Hidy Ochiai

Hidehiko "Hidy" Ochiai (Japanese: 落合秀彦, born September 27, 1939) is a Japanese-born martial arts instructor, author, and actor, residing in Vestal, New York. Hidy Ochiai is credited with establishing the Washin-Ryu style of karate in the United States in 1966. He was the winner of the United States Grand National Karate Championship five consecutive times. Hidy Ochiai was also 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.

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• Books authored
• Magazine articles
• References

Books authored

Hidy 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 Hidy 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