This list includes 6 Martial arts that start with E, from “Eagle Claw” to “Eskrima”. They range from traditional Chinese striking systems to Filipino weapon arts and hybrid self-defense styles used in sport and practice.

Martial arts that start with E are fighting styles, systems, or traditions whose common names begin with “E”. For example, Eagle Claw showcases centuries‑old Chinese northern kung fu techniques emphasizing gripping and joint locks.

Below you’ll find the table with Name, Origin, Focus, Founding period and Notes.

Name: Gives the common style name so you can quickly identify the martial art and compare it with other entries.

Origin: Indicates the country or region where the art developed, helping you understand cultural background and historical roots.

Focus: Describes the main techniques, like striking, grappling, or weapons, so you know each style’s primary application.

Founding period: Gives a year, decade, or century estimate so you can place each art in historical context and development.

Notes: Short clarifications about variants, notable practitioners, or disputed histories that help you use the list effectively.

Martial arts that start with E

NameCountry of originPrimary focusFounded
EskrimaPhilippinesWeapon16th century
Eagle ClawChinaHybrid12th century
Eishin-RyuJapanWeapon17th century
Enshin KarateJapanHybrid1988
EmeiChinaHybrid16th century
English BoxingUnited KingdomStriking18th century

Descriptions

Eskrima
Filipino stick-and-blade fighting system blending weapon and empty-hand techniques; widely practiced under spellings like escrima and arnis with rich regional lineages.
Eagle Claw
Northern Chinese kung fu famed for gripping, seizing, joint locks and takedowns; traditionally linked to Yue Fei and Shaolin-derived combat methods.
Eishin-Ryu
Classical Japanese sword (iaido) school emphasizing smooth drawing, cutting and kata practice; influential in modern iaido and kenjutsu traditions.
Enshin Karate
Full-contact knockdown karate founded by Jōkō Ninomiya that emphasizes powerful strikes, throws and practical tournament-ready self-defense techniques.
Emei
Collective name for martial arts from Mount Emei combining internal and external training, weapons work and Buddhist monastery traditions across multiple lineages.
English Boxing
Traditional bare-knuckle and early-rule boxing style from England that evolved into modern gloved boxing; historically significant for Western striking arts.
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