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EP 47: How To Improve Your Child’s Focus Before Martial Arts Class

November 05, 2025 • Josh Dumoulin & Nicole Stratychuk • Episode 47

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Parents say their kids can’t focus or get motivated for martial arts class... but it’s not about discipline—it’s about preparation. This one-hour tweak before training builds focus, confidence, and connection.
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👉 What you’ll learn:
• The hidden cost of screen time before class
• A simple one-hour ritual that builds focus and calm
• How to turn pre-class time into bonding time
• Why unplugging sharpens both body and mind
• The secret to helping kids love training again
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⏱️ Timecodes
00:00 The Focus Problem Most Parents Miss
00:25 The One-Hour Rule Before Class
00:55 Why Screens Kill Focus and Energy
01:30 The Power of Preparation
02:00 How to Connect Before Training
02:25 The Secret to Sharper Martial Arts Focus
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Josh Dumoulin

Host

Nicole Stratychuk

Host