Originally posted by The Ellimist
Given that Luke knows shatterpoint, can cut through lightsaber resistant Vong armor, and is absurdly stronger in the Force, he'd break Maul's arms pretty easily. Not sure who would be more technically skilled.
Well yeah Luke would destroy Maul if the Force was included. That's why I said I based it purely on training and technical skill.
In terms of technical skill/training, Maul, the Fetts, Luke and others mentioned are obviously all candidates. In practical terms, though, Force users are as much guided by the Force in unarmed combat as they are with a lightsaber, so technical skill becomes less important.
Though, someone like Maul or Luke have an edge because of the wide breadth of unarmed knowledge they can bring to bear opposed to someone who exclusively trains in lightsaber combat.
Sidious also needs to be mentioned, since he taught Maul some of the exotic styles he knows, and IIRC Dooku is formally trained too.