hey_it's_that_dog
benevolent sexism
Intuition is a very broad term, but what I think you're getting at is internalizing execution into your muscle memory so that you don't have to think about doing something, but rather simply do it on reaction when necessary. That is an entry level skill when it comes to fighting games, and doesn't even begin to touch the actual "game."
That's a fair point, but I meant intuition more broadly. Of course internalizing the game's moves is step one to mastery, but through practice more complex cognitive activities can also become automatic and intuitive. Things like recognizing specific situations instantly and being able to react appropriately get easier as they become more automatic. So you have to learn the knowledge, but until it's heavily practiced, you still have to think about it, putting you at a disadvantage against players with the same knowledge but more practice.
I'm semi talking out of my ass because I know nothing about high level fighting game stuff, but I know a lot about psychology so I'm trying to apply that as best I can.