Influence the Opponent's Mind with your Strikes - Part 2

The Pen and Sword Journal - Vol 59

Applying Martial Arts Wisdom in your daily interactions

Last week, I discussed how martial artists can use their movements and strikes to trick and influence their opponent’s mind by leveraging instinctual reactions and mental heuristics. More importantly, I drew analogies between these tactics and their applications in other areas, such as social dynamics, marketing, and the workplace. I shared two combos/tactics last week, and this week, I’ll continue by sharing two more.

PS: If you want to check Part 1 first, you can read it 👉 here.

💠 Third Tactic/Combo:

Deliver 3-4 rapid, overpowering strikes to overwhelm the opponent's mind, followed by two decisive knockout blows. This should begin unexpectedly, from a calm stance, catching the opponent emotionally off guard.

Why the Tactic/Combo Works

1. Emotional and Mental Overload:

   • Surprise and Shock: By launching an intense attack from a calm or non-threatening situation, you trigger a shock response in your opponent. They may be not mentally or …