Hidy Ochiai

Hidy Ochiai
Born (1939-09-27) September 27, 1939
Japan
Residence Vestal, New York, U.S.
Style Washin-Ryu karate (founder, 1966)
Website www.hidyochiai.org

Hidehiko "Hidy" Ochiai (Japanese: 落合秀彦, born September 27, 1939) is a Japanese-born martial arts instructor, author, and actor. He is credited with establishing the Washin-Ryu style of karate in the United States in 1966.[1] He was the winner of the United States Grand National Karate Championship five consecutive times.[2]Ochiai was inducted into the Black Belt Hall of Fame twice—as Instructor of the Year for Japanese Arts in 1979 and as Man of the Year in 1980.[3] He resides in Vestal, New York

Books authored

Ochiai is the author of several self-defense books, and has also translated Miyamoto Musashi's The Book of Five Rings. His entire published works are:

  • The Essence of Self-Defense
  • Hidy Ochiai's Living Karate
  • Hidy Ochiai's Self-Defense for Kids: A Guide for Parents and Teachers
  • Hidy Ochiai's Complete Book of Self-Defense
  • A Way to Victory: The Annotated Book of Five Rings

Magazine articles

The following is a list of magazines that have featured Ochiai.

  • Martial Arts Professional, Feb. 2006, vol. 11 no. 2
  • Black Belt, Oct. 1991, vol. 29 no. 10
  • Karate Illustrated, Jan. 1984, vol. 15 no. 1
  • Official Karate Annual, Spring 1982
  • Kick Illustrated, Jan. 1982, vol. 3 no. 1
  • Black Belt, July 1980, vol. 18 no. 7
  • Official Karate, Jan. 1977, vol. 9 no. 67
  • Black Belt, Dec. 1976, vol. 14 no. 2
  • Karate Illustrated, Feb. 1975, vol. 6 no. 2
  • Official Karate, Feb. 1974, vol. 6 no. 33

Filmography

Film
Title Role Director Year Notes #
Fist of Fury Japanese fighter Lo Wei 1972 [4][5]
Dangerous Passages Sensei Leo Fong 1987
Hawkeye Sakura George Chung
Leo Fong		 1988 [6][7]


Television
Title Episode # Role Director Year Notes #
Kung Fu Pilot Jerry Thorpe 1972 [8]

References

  1. ↑ "Hokubei Karate-do Shihankai Master Bio". retrieved August 10, 2016
  2. ↑ "Hidy Ochiai Championships". retrieved July 6, 2013
  3. ↑ "Hidy Ochiai bio". Archived from the original on 2000-12-06. retrieved July 6, 2013
  4. ↑ Aveleyman.com - Hidy Ochiai
  5. ↑ USA Today, Dec. 6, 2015 - Ochiai nearing 50 years working with kids Kevin Rakas
  6. ↑ IMDb - Hidy Ochiai, Filmography
  7. ↑ Filmweb - Hidy Ochiai
  8. ↑ Listal - Cast and credits of Kung Fu Pilot]


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