✦ Guardian of the Art
Kanryō Higaonna
also known as Higashionna Kanryo
Father of Naha-te; studied in China; teacher of Miyagi
📍 Okinawa⌛ Pre-1600 (Ancient/Medieval)⧖ Mar 10, 1853 – Oct 1916
Naha-teChinese MA (Fuzhou)
Affiliated ·Historical
Born Nishi, Naha. Studied in Fuzhou, China.
✦ Founded
Key transmitter of Naha-te
Notable Achievements
Father of Naha-te; Studied martial arts in Fuzhou, China; Teacher of Gōjū-ryū founder Miyagi and Shitō-ryū founder Mabuni
Documented Students
Miyagi (Gōjū-ryū), Mabuni (Shitō-ryū)