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 | September 27, 1939 |
| Style | Washin-Ryu karate (founder, 1966) |
| Website | www |
Books authored
editOchiai 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
editThe 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
edit| 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] |
| Title | Year | Role | Director | Episode # | Notes # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kung Fu | 1972 | Jerry Thorpe | "Pilot" | [8] |
References
edit- ^ "Hokubei Karate-do Shihankai Master Bio". retrieved August 10, 2016
- ^ "Hidy Ochiai Championships".[permanent dead link] retrieved July 6, 2013
- ^ "Hidy Ochiai bio". Archived from the original on 2000-12-06. retrieved July 6, 2013
- ^ Aveleyman.com - Hidy Ochiai
- ^ USA Today, Dec. 6, 2015 - Ochiai nearing 50 years working with kids Kevin Rakas
- ^ IMDb - Hidy Ochiai, Filmography
- ^ Filmweb - Hidy Ochiai
- ^ Listal - Cast and credits of Kung Fu Pilot