Gene Beecher, Instructor in Charge

Gene Beecher has been a student of Master Hidy Ochiai since 1988 and holds the rank of Shichidan (7th degree black belt).

Mr. Beecher has been the Instructor-in-Charge of the Washin-ryu branch school in Elmira, New York since 1998 and the Instructor-in-Charge of the Washin-ryu branch school in Corning, New York since 2008.

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 219 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.