This list includes 4 Martial arts that start with X, from “Xingyi” to “Xinyi Liuhe”. These styles range from traditional Chinese internal systems to hybrid practices, used for self-defense, health, and competition.

Martial arts that start with X are mostly Chinese-origin systems emphasizing internal power and coordinated body mechanics. Xingyi, in particular, is a notable example with long ties to both combat training and traditional medicine.

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

Style: The style name helps you identify the art and search for detailed techniques and schools.

Origin: The country or region gives cultural context and signals likely lineage and traditional influences.

Focus: Shows whether the art emphasizes striking, grappling, or a hybrid approach, guiding your training expectations.

Founding period: Estimates the year, decade, or century when the style emerged, helping you place it historically.

Martial arts that start with X

NameCountry of originPrimary focusFounding period
XingyiChinaStriking1800s
XinyiChinaHybrid1600s
Xinyi LiuheChinaHybrid1800s
XinjiaChinaHybrid1900s

Descriptions

Xingyi
An internal Chinese striking art emphasizing direct linear attacks, explosive single-impulse power, five-element and animal methods; practiced for combat and qigong development.
Xinyi
An internal close-range system stressing mind-intent (yi), powerful short-range strikes, grappling and seizing techniques, with roots in practical battlefield applications.
Xinyi Liuhe
A branch combining Xinyi principles with the “six harmonies” concept; emphasizes whole-body coordination, rooted stances, close-range strikes and practical self-defense applications.
Xinjia
Chen-style “New Frame” taijiquan variant known for silk-reeling energy, explosive fajin, and martial applications, developed and popularized by early 20th-century Chen masters.
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