WASHIN-RYU KARATE-DO
Hidy Ochiai’s Washin-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 45 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 Washin-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 Washin-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 martials arts training. We welcome students of all ages (4 and up) and all abilities to begin training and discovering the personal rewards that traditional martial arts can bring to their lives.
WASHIN-RYU CORNING & ELMIRA
Mr. Gene Beecher, a 7th degree Black Belt studying under Master Hidy Ochiai. Mr. Beecher has brought to this community an awareness of what your body can achieve through training and conditioning in the martial arts. He has over 25 years of experience in karate and continues to train under Master Hidy Ochiai, headquartered in Vestal, NY. He has helped students achieve self-improvement as taught to him by Master Ochiai.
There are two dojos that are training in Washin-ryu in this area. One located at East 14th Street in Elmira Heights and the other at 100 Victory Highway Painted Post. Mr. Beecher is the instructor at both dojos and dedicates his time sharing his knowledge, enthusiasm and dedication for Master Ochiai (Sensei), Washin-ryu karate and his students through his captivating and charismatic teachings. He also continues to share his knowledge within many local school districts as he is also involved in the Educational Karate Program (EKP) as a trainer.