Boost your FLUID INTELLIGENCE with effective Martial Arts Training

The Pen and Sword Journal - Vol 71

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1️⃣Pen and Sword Journal: Articles regarding the Way of the Warrior, blending martial arts wisdom and philosophy.

2️⃣Reflections series: Thoughts on psychology, mental health, zen, philosophy, and self-development for your inner work.

Each week, I alternate between these series. Each series reflects my background in martial arts and psychology. Appreciate you for being here!

Hello friends, today I will expand on a topic I mentioned in a post I published on social media regarding Fluid and Crystallized Intelligence during martial arts training.

Fluid intelligence is also the main factor that can enable an individual to grow and transcend beyond the "walls" of the dojo, figuratively speaking.

However, it's also an effective way to develop the creative side of you so you can use it in the midst of combat.

One of the first realizations that comes after sparring for the first time is that fighting is less chor…