So, is all multitasking bad? Is all multitasking bad for martial
artists? Would you like some honest martial arts advice if you
multitask?
We know that Bruce Lee multitasked repetitive physical activities
like lifting weights or punching a handheld makiwara, while reading a
book. He wanted to kill two birds with ... one practice session.
We aren't Bruce Lee. Should we try to perform two tasks at the same
time ... not just for practice?
The answer is yes, you should.

In "Tiptoeing to Tranquility: The Parable for Finding Safety and
Comfort in Dangerous Times," one of the characters talks about the
crowds of kids moving through the halls of her high school. The
teachers seem to have an uncanny ability to move without getting
jostled. Parents aren't so lucky (unless they have read the book :-)

Teachers moving through the halls doesn't necessarily mean they are
multitasking. Still, almost all teachers do possess a multitask
skill....
Good Teachers Have Another Multitask AbilityThey can stand with
another teacher in the hall, and monitor student behavior, while
carrying on a conversation. Over time, teachers develop a special
awareness. They can be talking to a fellow teacher, or answering a
student's question and still monitor the halls for any misbehavior....

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