About Higaonna Kanryu
Lived 1849 – 1922 (aged 72–73). Higaonna Kanryu was a Japanese samurai and karateka.
Higaonna Kanryu (1849-1922) was a Ryukyuan 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.
Because of the similarity of their names, Higaonna Kanryu ("East Higaonna") and Higaonna Kanryō ("West Higaonna") are frequently confused with each other.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Higaonna Kanryu?
Okinawan karateka
When was Higaonna Kanryu born?
Higaonna Kanryu was born in 1849 in Ryukyu Kingdom.
When did Higaonna Kanryu die?
Higaonna Kanryu died in 1922 in Naha.
What was Higaonna Kanryu's occupation?
Higaonna Kanryu was a samurai and karateka.
What nationality was Higaonna Kanryu?
Higaonna Kanryu was Japanese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Higaonna Kanryu. https://biography.guide/higaonna-kanryu/
MLA: "Higaonna Kanryu." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/higaonna-kanryu/.
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