A great action manva focusing on hand to hand combat

summary

• Manhwa offers numerous titles that showcase heroes with incredible fighting skills using hand-to-hand combat.

• Some isekai manwa heroes refuse to be heroes, become anti-heroes, villains, or simply adapt to the new world.

• Stories like “The Breaker” and “Weak Hero” feature intense action, character growth, and jaw-dropping artistry in martial arts stories.

Manhwa is characterized by offering thousands of tropes and specific genres, where heroes fight only using hand-to-hand combat, for example. In this particular case, there are countless titles about main characters who develop incredible fighting skills that use their entire bodies as deadly weapons to fight against evil.

In some cases, though, evil fights back, and they must fight the world's most dangerous street fighters. Heroes fall, heroes rise, and even anti-heroes swirl in these tales of martial prowess and cool fight scenes. This topic focuses on the best action manhwa that focus on hand-to-hand combat, noting the quality of their action scenes, character designs, and storytelling.

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breaker

An intensive hand-to-hand experience

• Genres: Urban Fantasy, Martial Arts, Drama, Shonen, Action, Adventure
• the author: Jeon Geuk-jin
• the artist: Camaro (Park Jin-hwan)

breaker It has become a classic among lovers of the martial art Manhwa. Its compelling story is about a mild-mannered student named Shion Yi, who begins his training and path to becoming the world's strongest after a nasty encounter with a mysterious martial artist.

With its beautiful art, intense action scenes, and an evolution-type hero as the main character, breaker and its direct sequel Breaker: New WavesThose are stories that won't fill an ounce for those who enjoy true martial arts action.

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ELECEED

Quickly climbing the ranks as one of the best fighting manhwa

• Genre: Shonen, Action, Comedy, Urban Fantasy, Martial Arts
• the author: Yeho son
• the artist: ZHENA

Elisade It tells the story of Jiu, a young man with special abilities who has been hidden from the rest of the world for the past fifteen years, afraid of being called a freak, and put to use by the government. But when he meets a stray cat, who may be a supernatural being in disguise, his life takes a turn.

Accompanied by his master Kaiden, he begins training as an Awakened, and many hand-to-hand battles follow his introduction into the secret world of super-powered individuals fighting for supremacy from the shadows. A great story of friendship, filial love, and overcoming weakness through hard work.

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Reality Quest

His fists make a bloody path to the truth

• Genre: Urban fantasy, martial arts, drama
• Author: Lee Joo-woon
• Artist: Lee Joo-woon

One of the best manhwas to start reading this year, reality search A thrilling tale of self-reinvention through hard work that guides the main character towards the truth of what happened to his father with the help of a mysterious quest system. An orphan seeking justice, a shadowy group of young criminals, and a battle for supremacy that will set the stage for a series of dramatic encounters.

This series is a must-read for every lover of martial arts and hand-to-hand combat. With jaw-dropping art and incredibly detailed action scenes, the story of the cowardly Ha Dowan, from a weak weakling, to a powerful street thug who will destroy anything (and everyone) in the path of justice, is a masterpiece.

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gosu

Underrated, yet one of the best fighting manhwa

• Genres: Historical Drama, Martial Arts, Comedy, Adventure, War Manhwa
• the author: Jiyun Ryu
• the artist: Moon Jeong Hoo

A revenge story following Gang Ryong, a martial artist like no other in the world. Behind his cheerful demeanor is a tiger, a mighty warrior disciple of a sage known as the Destroyer of Heaven. Gang Ryong works as a tavern delivery boy and has traveled far and wide with dozens of adventures and lucky encounters with many other martial artists and memorable characters.

Gosu is a masterfully crafted martial arts story, heavily inspired by classic martial arts movies, with a speck of humor and beautiful art that reflects the fluidity of martial arts like few other stories in the genre.

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A weak hero

Good enough to deserve its own movie

• Genres: Martial Arts, Drama, School Life, Action, Shonen
• the author: Siopas
• the artist: Rajen (Kim Jin-seok)

The story is about Gray Yeon, a weak-bodied student who is bullied by everyone because they think he is weak. But Gray Yeon hides a sharp mind and courage that others can only imitate. His unique fighting style makes him a master of improvised tactics, using the environment and anything to defeat his enemies despite his weak build.

This manga is great because it focuses on friendship and the power of minorities instead of spotlighting the most popular kids in school, like most shonen series. Throughout the story, Gray Yeon evolves greatly, reaching the peak of human physical ability and earning the nickname White Mamba. It's a nice and refreshing take on street-fighting/martial arts dramas.

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Rent admission

A battle-hardened young man decides to become a defender of the weak

• Genres: Action, Drama, Martial Arts, Battle Manhwa, Adventure, School Drama
• the author: YC
• the artist: Rakyeon

Eijin Yue lost his parents at a young age, and was caught in a spiral of violence, survival, and constant danger. Forced to become a mercenary in a foreign land, he develops a powerful series of abilities, a very special set of skills that make the weak a nightmare for oppressors.

And if readers manage to catch that reference, the main character of this series is a representation of that movie character. Cool and collected, determined, ruthless, and relentless. He'll use the skills he's gained from fighting to not only survive the bullies at the academy, but to protect those oppressed by them. Great story with great action scenes.

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Endless Level: Murim

A warrior goes back in time and becomes the most powerful martial artist

• Genre: Martial Arts, Adventure, Action, Time Travel, Shounen
• the author: Gonbung
• the artist: Jinwoo Kim

Dan Yuseong died on the battlefield, as he tried to protect a mysterious object from a band of marauders. He then retreated to the days before he became a mercenary and soldier of the Murim Alliance. Deciding to do things differently this time, and unlocking a mysterious quest system, he begins his journey to become the world's most powerful martial artist.

Through incredible fight scenes, heartwarming friendship moments, and dramatic storytelling, Endless Level: Murim Tells an incredible story of courage and overcoming weakness through sheer force of will. A must read for those who love hand-to-hand combat scenes, even though the main character is also a master of weapons.