The Hayashi Kino Ho School of Classical Japanese Martial Arts opened in Jackson Heights, N.Y., in 1979 on 82nd Street, and moved to Ridgewood, New York in 2010 where it is currently located. We are a branch dojo of the classical tradition Kaze Arashi Ryu, with supervision by fully licensed (menkyokaiden) instructor.
We are recognized within that tradition as the Rijjiuddo (Ridgewood) Dojo. Our head principal Kaze Arashi Ryu instructor, Chris Sookchand began training in this tradition in 1985, and currently holds the menkyokaiden certificate in several arts.
We accept students from all walks of life, and we do not unjustly discriminate against anyone. However, training in the Kaze Arashi Ryu, a classical tradition, is demanding and the full curriculum is large. We train in earnest. Anyone who wishes to train with us should expect to do the same. You will find the rewards worthy of your effort.
This site provides general information about the arts. If you have any further questions, contact us at karwoodside@gmail.com
| Current Study | Kaze Arashi Ryu |
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| Education | M.S. Physical Education, Hofstra University |
| Day Job | Associate Professor/Martial Arts Instructor at community college on Long Island |
| Current Study | Kaze Arashi Ryu |
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| Other High Ranks | Moku Roku Ken-Jutsu & Jo-Jutsu |
| Other Experience/th> | 6 years United States Navy |
| Day Job | Maintenance St. John’s University |
| Current Study | Kaze Arashi Ryu |
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| Education | B.S.W. SUNY Old Westbury |
| Day Job | Social Worker NYC Hospital |
| Current Study | Kaze Arashi Ryu |
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| Other High Rankss | Moku Roku Ken-Jutsu & Jo-Jutsu |
| Day Job | Master Jeweler, Welding Technician |
| Current Study | Kaze Arashi Ryu |
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| Other High Ranks | Moku Roku Ken-Jutsu & Jo-Jutsu |
| Education | MRI & Xray Technician |
| Day Job | MRI Technician |