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 MIDDLETOWN DOJO – Middletown, CT
Hidy OchiaiÌs Washin-ryu Karate-do of Middletown is an official branch school of Master Hidy Ochiai, who has his Headquarters in Vestal, New York. Since 1992, we have provided instruction in the art of sport of Japanese Karate (empty hand self-defense) through regular classes, children’s after school programs, and participation in special community events. Washin-ryu Karate-do classes are open to men, women, and children of all ages and abilities under the instruction of Mr. Mike Moan, a 7th Degree Black Belt.
Begin your training at your own pace with no contract to sign. Beginners do not need a uniform. Classes are held Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays at various times throughout the week. Please see class schedules for specific class times. During these classes you will experience the art and discipline of traditional Japanese Karate, Self-Defense, Sparring and an introduction to different Japanese weapons. On Saturdays after the all ranks class, Mr. Moan offers an introduction and practice of Iaido.