| Hidy Ochiai | |
| Birth Date: | 1939 9, mf=y |
| Birth Place: | Japan |
| Style: | Washin-Ryu karate (founder, 1966) |
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.
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 following is a list of magazines that have featured Ochiai.
| 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] |