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Kanryō Higaonna
Guardian of the Art

Kanryō Higaonna

also known as Higashionna Kanryo
📍 OkinawaMar 10, 1853 – Oct 1916
Naha-teChinese MA (Fuzhou)

Born Nishi, Naha. Studied in Fuzhou, China.

Notable Achievements

Father of Naha-te; Studied martial arts in Fuzhou, China; Teacher of Gōjū-ryū founder Miyagi and Shitō-ryū founder Mabuni