Higaonna (written: ) is a Japanese surname. Notable people with the surname include:
*, founder of Gojū Ryū karate-do
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Higaonna Kanryu
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 ...
(1849–1922), calligrapher and martial arts practitioner
*, Gojū Ryū practitioner, chief instructor of IOGKF
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Japanese-language surnames