History Main / BoxingLessonsForSuperman

* In ''{{Bleach}}'', the {{Badass}} BloodKnight Kenpachi is the ''epitome'' of UnskilledButStrong, using absolute brute force to beat most opponents. But when he finally faces one whom brute force is useless against, he switches to his secret weapon: ''kendo''.

* After discovering his powers, but before becoming Magneto, [[strike:Erik Lensherr]] [[{{Retcon}} Max Eisenhardt]] studied numerous scientific fields, including mechanical and genetic engineering, as well as electromagnetic radiation. Because of this, Magneto is capable of instilling the mutant gene in ordinary people, creating GattacaBabies from genetic tissue, and building technological marvels (such as an orbiting base on an Asteroid) that even [[ScienceHero Reed]] [[Comicbook/FantasticFour Richards]] admits are pretty impressive.

* [[Comicbook/{{Daredevil}} Matt Murdock]] lost his sight but gained SuperSenses as a child. These senses have proven to come in handy as a lawyer, when trying to interrogate shady defendants on the witness stand.

* Once, [[TeenTitans Beast Boy]] was seen watching Animal Planet to learn more animal forms he could turn into, and also what inherent powers he could gain from them.

* Used a lot in the [SuperHeroSchool Super Hero Schools] in TheDescendants where power creativity is an actual class, on top of self defense.

** Once he developed the power to convert one elemental metal into another, Alloy took a bunch of chemistry glasses. Later, he's seen to use lithium to create a FlamingSword
** Characters have occasionally been mocked for [GenreBlindness not doing this].

* Before becoming Magneto, [[strike:Erik Lensherr]] [[{{Retcon}} Max Eisenhardt]] studied numerous scientific fields, including mechanical and genetic engineering, as well as electromagnetic radiation. Because of this, Magneto is capable of instilling the mutant gene in ordinary people, creating GattacaBabies from genetic tissue, and building technological marvels (such as an orbiting base on an Asteroid) that even [[ScienceHero Reed]] [[Comicbook/FantasticFour Richards]] admits are pretty impressive.

* The Disney version of [[{{Disney/Hercules}} Hercules]] had Herc go to Phil for training. He already had SuperStrength, but Phil taught him how to use that strength in a real fight, along with other skills like archery and swordsmanship.
* Used in an episode of {{X-Men Evolution}}. Most of the younger mutants who are used to training in the danger room with Wolverine are disappointed when Scott and Jean are the only teachers left at the institute and would rather teach them geometry and physics. Of course, they change their minds when Scott shows them he can ricochet his laser eyes around a room to hit a moving target.
* In a cold open of {{Batman The Brave And The Bold}}, it is revealed that Batman taught Dr. Fate how to box in case his helmet was ever removed.

If foreshadowed and dropped until needed, this may be a [=~Chekhov's Skill~=] involve a TrainingMontage. If not, this is sometimes a case of IKnowKungFu. StatusQuoIsGod can cause this to be forgotten an episode later, only to later be subverted when the character exclaims "ForgotICouldFly". Being UnskilledButStrong may be a reason for this mundane skill to be taught to the character.

** Also, it has been stated multiple times that Superman has taken fighting lessons from [[{{Batman}} Earth's greatest fighter]]
* This is one of the whole points to the XMen: teaching mutants the ideal ways to use their individual powers to best help or defend mankind.

* Used in an episode of XMenEvolution. Most of the younger mutants who are used to training in the danger room with Wolverine are disappointed when Scott and Jean are the only teachers left at the institute and would rather teach them geometry and physics. Of course, they change their minds when Scott shows them he can ricochet his laser eyes around a room to hit a moving target.

* A different sort in ''ElGoonishShive'': most of the cast has suggested to Grace that she take some fighting lessons, despite her powers. The reason? So that she can use a ''lower'' amount of force, just in case. (Up to this point, her options as she saw them were 'diplomacy lessons' and 'I'll ''rip them to shreds''.')

* Based on a few of his stances, Vegeta in ''DragonBall'' may vary well have learned how to box during his 7 years of peace on Earth.

* In ''{{Holyland}}'', various characters note that Yuu has a lot of raw speed and power, but no real skill and knowing only a one-two punch that defeats through pure power. He ends up getting lessons, mainly from Masaki and Shougo, in how to fight skillfully.

* In a cold open of {{BatmanTheBraveAndTheBold}}, it is revealed that Batman taught Dr. Fate how to box in case his helmet was ever removed.

* Used in an episode of XMenEvolution. Most of the younger mutants who are used to training in the danger room with Wolverine are disappointed when Scott and Jean are the only teachers left at the institute and would rather teach them geometry and physics. Of course, they change their minds when Scott shows them he can ricochet his laser eyes around a room to hit a moving target.

* In OnePiece, Nami, whose weapons can control the weather and spent the timeskip studying mundane metereology to perfect it.

If foreshadowed and dropped until needed, this may be a [=~Chekhov's Skill~=] involve a TrainingMontage. If not, this is sometimes a case of IKnowKungFu. StatusQuoIsGod can cause this to be forgotten an episode later, only to later be subverted when the character exclaims "ForgotICouldFly".