Hidy Ochiai's Karate

Welcome to The Hidy Ochiai Foundation

As a native of Japan and a U.S. citizen Hidy Ochiai, came to the US in 1962 with the mission of teaching the martial arts. In 1966, Master Ochiai established Washin-ryu (wa-harmony, shin-truth) Karate-do in the United States.

Hidy Ochiai Washin-ryu Karate offers traditional Japanese martial arts at its highest level, founded on the principles of Budo (the martial way) — respect, honor, and...

As a native of Japan and a U.S. citizen Hidy Ochiai, came to the US in 1962 with the mission of teaching the martial arts.After receiving his B.A. from Albright College In 1966, Master Ochiai moved to Binghamton, NY & established Washin-ryu (wa-harmony, shin-truth) Karate-do in the United States. Washin-ryu now includes 25 branch schools across the United States.From 1967-1980, Master Ochiai...