Hidy Ochiai

Hidy Ochiai
Born (1939-09-27) September 27, 1939 (age 85)
Japan
StyleWashin-Ryu karate (founder, 1966)
Websitewww.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.

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  2. ^ "Hidy Ochiai Championships".[permanent dead link] retrieved July 6, 2013
  3. ^ "Hidy Ochiai bio". Archived from the original on 2000-12-06. retrieved July 6, 2013