culture. Kanryo Higaonna's whole life was devoted to karate. He passed away in December 1915 at the age of 63. Chojun (Tyajun) Miyagi Chojun (Tyajun) Miyagi was born on April 25,1888. He began his Karate training Shuri-te and at the age of 14 was introduced to Kanryo Higaonna with whom he