Higaonna Kanryu

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In this Japanese name, the family name is Higaonna.
Higaonna Kanryu
Born 1849
Died 1922
Flag of Japan Naha, Okinawa
Teacher(s) Wai Shinzan

Higaonna Kanryu (1849-1922) was an Okinawan karateka well-known for his calligraphy and Chinese studies as well as his martial arts. He learned his martial arts under Wai Shinzan and not under Ru Ru Ko as some believe. His relative Higaonna Kanryō studied under both these Chinese kung fu masters.[1]

Because of the similarity of their names, Higaonna Kanryu ("East Higaonna") and Higaonna Kanryō ("West Higaonna") are frequently confused with each other.


[edit] References

  1. ^ Hokama, Tetsuhiro (2005). 100 Masters of Okinawan Karate. Okinawa: Ozata Print, 17. 


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