About Hayashi's Martial Arts Academy
Our History
Hayashi’s Martial Arts Academy is a local family owned business located in El Paso, Texas on 211 Teramar Way. Open since 1955, and located on El Paso’s Westside, Hayashi’s provides interaction with martial arts to both children and adults. The academy hosts tournaments and seminars annually and year round. The philosophy upheld by the a
Hayashi’s Martial Arts Academy is a local family owned business located in El Paso, Texas on 211 Teramar Way. Open since 1955, and located on El Paso’s Westside, Hayashi’s provides interaction with martial arts to both children and adults. The academy hosts tournaments and seminars annually and year round. The philosophy upheld by the academy and its instructors is to teach and guide individuals in the martial arts and to help students reach their maximum potential by integrating the mind, body, and spirit as well as developing character, self-confidence and respect for themselves, others, and all living things.
Taichi Hayashi, owner and head instructor of the academy, operates one of the most respected, tradition and comprehensive martial arts schools in the southwest.
Owner and Head Instructure
Taichi Hayashi
Taichi Hayashi is the Chief Instructor of Hayashi's Dojo, carrying on martial arts legacy established by his father,
Professor Tarow Ty Hayashi, founder of the
Zen Bujutsukan Federation Est. 1955.
Trained directly under his father who held an 8th Degree Black Belt (Hachidan) in the art of Judo. Taichi holds the following ranks: Judo/Jujutsu 7th degree Black Belt (Shichidan), Shotokan Karate 4th Degree Black belt (Yondan), Kendo 2nd degree Black Belt (Nidan), Aikido 2nd degree Black Belt (Nidan).
He is also a fully certified JeetKune Do Instructor under
Guru Greg Allen and Guru Ted Lucaylucay.
Certified USA Judo International Coach.
He continues a tradition of authentic martial arts instruction focused on character, discipline, and lifelong learning.