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The Avengers are a team of specialized warriors saving the Earth and mankind. Sometimes they need to fight aliens and at other times, they fight Earth-dwellers or even, each other. Just like other warriors, Avengers also have their unique ways to battle their opponents.
Every member of the Avengers team has mastered their fight tactics and tools. Fans know that Captain America has a shield and Thor has his Mjolnir and they use these tools to fight. However, the fighters cannot depend on their weapons to do the trick. They need to learn some form of fighting movements that suit them and their weapons.
Many of the superheroes have mastered one or more fighting techniques and use them to their advantage. Moreover, intense physical agility and power are qualities that elevate them from Earthly fighters to Avenger-level superheroes.
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Disclaimer: The superheroes are listed in no particular order.
The distinctive fighting style of each Avenger
1) Captain America
Trained during the Second World War, Steve Rogers has developed his combat techniques over the years. Fans have appreciated his accurate movements using his hands and the shield. He is considered one of the best hands-on fighters with a combination of traditional boxing and Muay Thai. During his training years, he was also skilled in jiu-jitsu, kickboxing, and judo.
2) Hawkeye
Hawkeye was trained by Captain America, which says a lot about his fighting techniques. This archer superhero flaunts sharp movements in his combat skills. Although known for using his bow and arrow to take down his enemies, Clint Barton can effectively fight hand-to-hand. He also uses the technique of bojitsu, using his bow to fight instead of a bo-staff.
3) Wolverine
Having fought for so long, Wolverine has learned most of the martial arts needed to battle villains. The X-Men mutant-cum-Avenger uses KyuSho Jitsu, Krav Maga, savate, Bujinkan, and aikido, besides the regular boxing skills. Sometimes he uses ninjutsu as well.
4) Shang-Chi
Shang-Chi deserves a definite mention when discussing the fighting abilities of Marvel heroes. The superhero without superpowers uses excellent forms of martial arts to subdue the enemy. He uses Kung Fu coupled with other forms such as Wing Chun, Hung Gar, and Tai Chi. The fast-paced Wing Chun is balanced by slow-paced Tai Chi.
5) Iron Fist
Danny Rand, a member of the New Avengers, deserves a mention here for his incredible knowledge of martial arts. His punches get their power from Chi, which he has mastered. He is believed to know numerous martial arts forms including Kung Fu, wushu, Muay Thai, judo, karate, ninjutsu, aikido, and white crane.
6) Black Widow
Black Widow is a master fighter among the Avengers. When not using her guns, the Avenger uses her combat tactics to defeat the enemy. While lacking in strength, she makes up with superior skill in martial arts and a combination of fighting techniques. She uses boxing, judo, karate, jujitsu, aikido, ninjutsu, savate, Kenpo, sambo, and Kung Fu.
7) Black Panther
The Wakandan king has a superior fighting ability that puts him on the same level as Captain America. He uses a unique mix of Eastern and Western styles of combat. The styles visible in his fighting skills are wushu, taekwondo, Muay Thai and tiger-style Kung Fu blended with Capoeira, Laamb, Dambe, Engolo, and Zulu stick fighting.
8) Doctor Strange
Doctor Strange went to Kamar-Taj to learn mystic arts but managed to acquire martial arts too. While hands-on combat is not his strength, the Sorcerer Supreme uses judo and Wing Chun styles when needed. The Avenger chooses not to use MMA-style street fights but adds a mystical quality to his combats.
9) Iron Man
Iron Man is known for his extensive use of technology to fight his opponents. He turns to his suits and modern firearms when fighting. However, during hand-to-hand combat, the lead Avenger uses martial arts, particularly Wing Chun. Tony Stark actor Robert Downey Jr. had also trained in Wing Chun for the role.
10) Spider-Man
Peter Parker’s strength is spinning webs and climbing straight walls. As such, most of Spider-Man's movements have a gymnast-like quality. Over the years, the teenage Avenger has gained physical strength to fight off adversaries. He uses a mix of taekwondo and Brazilian jiu-jitsu to add to his abilities.
11) Winter Soldier
Before becoming an Avenger, when Bucky Barnes was a brainwashed assassin in HYDRA, he learned numerous fighting styles. Besides old-school boxing, karate, and Muay Thai, Winter Soldier also uses Systema which is a Russian fighting technique. He has also used sambo, aikido, and jeet kune do in Captain America: Civil Wars.
12) Thor
While Thor uses his hammer, Mjolnir, to fight, he also uses heavy-duty boxing movements during his fights. Thor actor, Chris Hemsworth learned boxing and Muay Thai for the role and has used the combination often. Also, this Avenger employs Glima, the Nordic-style fighting technique of picking up and throwing.
13) Captain Marvel
Captain Marvel’s combats are supposed to be high on force and energy. Before she gained her powers, she was trained for the military on Earth and by Yon-Rogg on Hala. Her fighting style looks scrappy and imperfect but she uses taekwondo, judo, and boxing.
14) The Falcon
Sam Wilson was in the Air Force before becoming an Avenger. He was trained in MMA during his military years which included Muay Thai, Krav Maga, and Taekwondo. He exploits his military training during his combats as an Avenger, with the add-on of his suit’s thrusters.
15) The Wasp
Hope van Dyne, known as the Wasp, had trained under Hank Pym to fight in and out of the Ant-Man/Wasp suit. Her fighting skills primarily include MMA showcasing Muay Thai style. Her smooth and graceful combat techniques helped her defeat Ant-Man too.
As mentioned earlier, most Avengers have picked up the fighting style that is most suited to them. Some lesser-known Avengers such as Spider-Woman and Mockingbird also have great fighting techniques that are worth appreciating. The list does not include the Hulk since he rarely follows any fighting style.
