Master Eddie Urbistondo has been training Martial Arts for over 28 years.  Master Urbistondo holds a 5th Dan Black Belt in the art of Taekwondo.  Master Urbistondo also holds an advanced/instructor level ranking in Southern Praying Mantis Kung Fu.  Master Urbistondo is a veteran of the  United States Marine Corps and was honorably discharged.  While in the Marines, he taught hand to hand combat to Navy and Marine Corps Security forces.  He has been a four time California State Taekwondo Champion and Armed Forces Taekwondo Champion.  Master Urbistondo is the founder of Close Quarters Combat Taekwondo and Panther Street Defense.  He has cross trained in Kali, Brazilian Jiujitsu, Aikido, Hapkido and Judo.