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Be it Marvel Comic Book Universe or DC, there are always human superheroes with talents and skills on par with some of the most powerful alien beings in the universes. Take the example of the Avengers. One of the most common skills the human superheroes in Avengers has been martial arts or simply hand-to-hand combat. That must make you wonder, who is the best combatant in the Avengers? Well, that's exactly what I'm here to talk about. If we talk about hand-to-hand combatants in the Avengers, the best fighter is by far Captain America. His experience, fights, style, and willpower are greater than any of the other members, which makes him the best fighter in the Avengers alliance. In this article, I'm going to talk about martial arts in the superhero world, the different combat skills of the Avengers members, as well as the best hand-to-hand combatant in the team. So, make sure you read this article till the end to find out the answer to this question. Significance of Martial Arts in the Superhero World Typically, when it comes to the superhero world and the world of comic books, most of the popular superheroes are alien beings with ultimate powers as well as supernatural abilities. But the problem with these superheroes was that although they were very powerful, they weren't very relatable for the fans and the readers of the comic books. This is something Marvel and DC realized quite early on. So, to give the readers someone to relate to, they made human superheroes with untouchable martial arts proficiencies that had immense willpower capable of defeating any alien powerhouse in their day. This gives the readers hope and optimism not only for their favorite superhero characters like Hawkeye, Black Widow, Batman, and Captain America, etc. but also for their own lives and struggles. There are multiple styles of Martial arts in use in the real world which gives the fighting style a sense of reality. Characters like Captain America, Black Widow, and the likes have trained for years in hand-to-hand combat to reach the level of skill and experience that they have in the comic books. This fighting style paired with the smarts and intelligence of a human superhero makes for incredible powers that can stun and even defeat the strongest of villains in the superhero world. Take the example of Captain America standing against the Mighty Thanos at the end of Avengers: Endgame. It showcases the willpower and hopes that the human in Captain America has, despite being extremely overpowered. It shows that these human elements like empathy, willpower, hope, optimism, patriotism, and combat elements like Kung Fu, Jiujitsu, and other forms of Martial Arts brings a sense of relatability into the superhero world which makes them more interesting to people. And that's precisely why it is so important for the superheroes of Marvel, DC, and other comic book companies. Combat Skills of the Avengers The Avengers is a team of human and intergalactic superheroes banded together to protect the universe in the Marvel comic books. This band is led by Steve Rogers as Captain America, and the original Avengers include Iron Man, Thor, Hulk, Black Widow, Hawkeye, and Cap himself. Let's take a look at these superheroes and their combat skills and martial arts abilities. Iron Man's Combat Skills Being the Genius, Billionaire, Playboy, Philanthropist he is, Tony Stark isn't quite known as a fighter without his suit. But this is actually a very common misconception about Iron Man. Tony Stark in the MCU has a kind of Wing Chun fighting style, and in the comics, he has been trained by Captain America and has fought many villains hand to hand, so you can say, he is good at combat fighting surely. Black Widow's Combat Skills Black Widow was initially a Russian spy meant as a villain for Iron Man but with time and character development, she started fighting for good and became a part of the Avengers. She was given the super-soldier serum as a part of the special Black Widow program. But that's not it. She's incredibly experienced and skilled in different styles of fighting including boxing, judo, karate, savate, aikido, and many others as seen in both comics and movies. So, she ranks higher up on this list when it comes to skilled combat fighters in the Avengers. Hawkeye's Combat Skills Hawkeye is another one of the most skilled combatants in the Avengers superhero lineup. He has many notable aliases and goes by the names Ronin, as well as Goliath in the comic book universe. Hawkeye doesn't only have many trick arrows up his sleeve but he can also use Bojutsu and fight hand-to-hand pretty well. He is a skilled martial artist and can take down any opponent no matter how strong they might be. That makes him one of the contenders as well. Thor's Combat Skills Thor is the protector of the nine realms, the god of thunder, and the successor to Odin's throne in Asgard. He was also one of the first members of the original Avengers. When it comes to fighting style, Thor is purely a powerhouse. He is brutal in his attempt and he throws whatever he has at his opponents. He doesn't usually use a particular fighting style. He utilizes his supernatural abilities along with his hammer Mjolnir to put down any enemy that might cause a problem. Hulk's Combat Skills Bruce Banner, one of the brightest scientists in the Marvel universe became the green destructive monster in the Hulk after being exposed to Gamma radiation. Bruce chose to become a part of the Avengers as well. When it comes to fighting, Bruce himself is not very skilled in combat, but once he transforms, there's only one way to describe the fighting style of Hulk, smashing. Hulk is someone who throws himself at opponents and destroys anything he says. It might not be an effective style for a human, but for Hulk, it gets the job done pretty well. Captain America's Combat Skills Captain America, Steve Rogers was a member of the US Army and was a part of the Supersoldier program, he was given the Supersoldier serum which transformed his senses, powers, and abilities. He is the one who leads the whole Avengers team. When it comes to fighting, Captain America is the most experienced human fighter on the Avengers team. Before he was frozen in ice, he served in the military as a super soldier and learned many styles of martial arts including Wing Chun, Shaolin, Escrima, Muay Thai, Kung Fu, Chin Na, Ninjutsu, among others. So, he's surely one of the strongest fighters in the universe and on the Avengers team. Who is the Best Hand-to-Hand Combatant in the Avengers? So finally, who is the best hand-to-hand combatant in the Avengers team; You might be wondering. Well, without a doubt, I would say, it is Captain America, the leader of the Avengers. Captain America is the most experienced, he has the most willpower, optimism, and the firmest resolve of anyone. If he were to go against a stronger foe, he wouldn't take a step back, he would strategize and move forward because that's what heroes do. If you're still not convinced, let's take a look at why exactly Captain America is the best combat fighter in the team. Here's a list of reasons: Most Fighting Styles Mastered - In all of the Avengers, only Black Widow is someone who has the experience of more than a few fighting styles but when it comes to Steve, he has learned the greatest number of styles and has displayed his martial arts prowess on many occasions in the comics and the movies. Most Experience - Experience is one of the most important elements of martial arts. Steve Rogers is over 90 years of age despite having the physical strength of a 27-year-old person. He has the most combat experience which is why he is the best fighter in the team. Incredible Willpower - Known for his famous quote, "I can do this all day", Steve is one of the most optimistic and hopeful characters in the Marvel universe. This willpower matched with his ability allows him to display amazing combat feats against his opponents. Super-Soldier Abilities - Having been given the Super Soldier Serum, Steve Rogers has superhuman strength and speed advantages along with his versatile fighting style, so there are layers to his combat ability. This is why Captain America is without a doubt, the best, and strongest combatant in the Avenger's superhero lineup. Conclusion When it comes to the overall experience and ability to "do this all day", Captain America is a better and more gifted fighter than anybody in the Avengers team for sure. It is only fitting that he is also the leader of the Avengers. Who do you think is the best combatant in the Avengers team according to your opinion?