Kanryo Higaonna - Legendary Karate Master

Kanryo Higaonna was a prominent figure in the development of karate, particularly in Okinawa. His contributions played a significant role in shaping Okinawan karate and influenced subsequent generations of practitioners.
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The Okinawan Te, was based on Northern kung fu. Later, Shurite was based on Northern Shaolin. Finally, Higaonna brought Southern Calling Crane to Okinawa. Later, Uechi brought a Southern Crane style. So the northern kung fu and southern kung fu, came at different periods to Okinawa.