User blog comment:Blinkn/Best Martial Artists?/@comment-4652104-20131011194729

Here is what I know/think:

1. As far as pure martial arts is concerned Shang-Chi is the best there is.

2. Iron Fist is a tricky one. He would most likely win against Shang-Chi, but are his Chi and the Iron Fist power or skill? I would say power. As for martial arts alone "Shang's kung-fu is stronger than Danny's kung-fu".

3. Similarly, Cap and Panther are not as skilled as martial artists, but they are probably slightly stronger and faster (due to augmentation/magic), as well as more versatile. Also, their use of superior weaponry and tactical genius makes them the most proficient non-powered combatants of the Marvel universe.

4. Daredevil and Logan are not even in the same league as the others. This is attested in Shadowland (where it is explicitly stated that Daredevil is no match for either Shang-Chi or Iron Fist) and in the recent issue of Woverine (where Logan fights Batroc).

5. Thor and Herkules are very proficient fighters. You can see it when Herk fights the Sentry, who cannot defeat him, even though he is stronger than Herkules. Thor's skill with a hammer is unmatched. They are also some of the strongest individuals in the Marvel U. So there is no doubt they would win with any of the others. However, they are used to their superior strength, without it, they would be somewhere in the league of Daredevil and Logan, maybe slightly better.