[NovaDudely]

It is funny how there is this bell curve of intellect in the arts. At first you know nothing but this allows you to just do things without hesitation, then you learn a lot and it becomes all intellect and skills, but then you become a master - one that does something with all the intellect but without thinking at all.

Like when you see a master of some art, they do not stop and hesitate to do something, they just do it and it looks so effortless and yet it is an amazing thing they have done.

[sgtcodeboy]

They do say that you learn more and more throughout the belt levels of Jiu Jitsu. But once you reach black belt, it starts all over again. So pretty much exactly what you're saying, just that the master has to find new ways outside of trained pathways to accomplish goals. In the end, its an continuum I figure. I've always viewed it - Jiu Jitsu - as a video game with infinite levels.