Hidy Ochiai

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

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

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 Year Role Director Notes #
Fist of Fury 1972 Japanese fighter Lo Wei Uncredited[4][5]
Enter the Dragon 1973 Robert Clouse
Dangerous Passages 1987 Sensei Leo Fong
Hawkeye 1988 Sakura George Chung
Leo Fong		 (final film role)[6][7]


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