Schoolownertalk.com With Allie Alberigo And Duane Brumitt

Podcast Description In this episode of School Owner Talk, Duane Brumitt and Shihan Allie Alberigo dive into the growing attention span crisis among today’s youth and how martial arts schools can adapt. They compare childhood in the 70s, 80s, and 90s to today’s digitally distracted world, highlighting the challenges—and opportunities—for instructors. The discussion explores technology’s impact on focus, why traditional class structures no longer work, and how martial arts can uniquely rebuild a child’s ability to pay attention. This is Part 1 of a two-part series on using martial arts as the cure for shrinking attention spans. Key Takeaways Attention Spans Are Shorter Than EverKids today are wired for quick, constant stimulation—thanks to smartphones, video games, and fast-paced media—making long lectures or repetitive drills ineffective. Technology Is Both the Culprit and a ToolWhile screens fragment focus, kids often learn better from video demonstrations, proving that tech can be incorporat