WA-SHIN-RYU KARATE DO
Hidy Ochiai’s Wa-Shin-Ryu Karate offers traditional Japanese martial arts at its highest level, founded on the principles of budo (the martial way) — respect, honor,and self-development. For more than 50 years, Master Ochiai has taken a holistic approach to martial arts practice, that guides students to realize their potential. Essential to the mental and physical training in Wa-Shin-Ryu is the comprehensive practice of self-defense, which is found in traditional Japanese martial arts training. Master Ochiai’s renowned training/teaching model in Wa-Shin-Ryu Karate-Do places an equal emphasis on the development of mind and body, allowing students to strive for greater levels of self-mastery. To that end, Master Ochiai emphasizes a self-paced training program to achieve the best results for each student. In our classes, students practice kata (form), pre-arranged situational self-defense techniques, sport-sparring, and strength and flexibility/strength drills, immersing themselves in the full range of the traditional martial arts training. We welcome students ages 7 and up and of all abilities to begin training and discovering the personal rewards that traditional martial arts can bring to their lives.
WA-SHIN-RYU ALBANY DOJO – Albany, New York
Founded in 1987, the Albany Branch has been teaching individuals of all ages and abilities, emphasizing respect for oneself, respect for others, strong and honest character, discipline, and self-development. The branch was founded, at the request of Master Ochiai, by William A. Carpenter, Joh-i Shido-in. The branch is now run by senior students dedicated to the practice of Wa-Shin-Ryu and sharing what they have learned with new students. The branch has five certified instructors of Wa-Shin-Ryu who share the responsibilities for running the dojo.