On Saturday, September 29, 2018 five students from our school in Ashburn traveled to upstate New York to compete in the 52nd Annual Wa-shin Ryu Karate National Invitational Tournament. There were 150 people in attendance, and our competition team returned … Read More
In 2010, Sensei William Max Winkler finished in the top four for Black Belt Kumite (sparring) at the Ozawa Cup, an international traditional karate tournament held in Las Vegas, Nevada with over 800 competitors worldwide. Following his tournament success, Fox 40 … Read More
Master Ochiai is world-renowned for his spectacular demonstrations. His apple-cutting technique shown below serves as a testament to what is possible when we develop true self-mastery.* This video was taken in 2007 at “Masters of the Rising Sun,” a live martial arts … Read More
Click below to read the Press & Sun-Bulletin’s article about Master Hidy Ochiai’s history of learning, teaching, demonstrating, and competing in the martial arts. Our People: Hidy Ochiai built martial arts legacy
Click below to read Ashburn Rising’s article on the opening of our new school! Decorated Japanese Karate Master Hidy Ochiai Opens Ashburn School