The Effect of 6 Weeks of Complex Training on the Speed and Agility of Fighting Class Indonesian Pencak Silat Athletes
Volume 15, Issue 2 (2025)
Volume 15, Issue 2 (2025)
The Effect of 6 Weeks of Complex Training on the Speed and Agility of Fighting Class Indonesian Pencak Silat Athletes
Apstrakt:
Martial art Pencak silat is a traditional martial art form that has evolved into a competitive sport. Speed and agility are critical for successful performance in Pencak silat, as they enable athletes to execute quick strikes, evasive manoeuvres, and defensive techniques effectively. Despite the importance of speed and agility in Pencak silat, there is a lack of consensus on the most effective training methods to enhance these attributes specifically for this martial art. This study investigates the effects of six weeks of complex training on the speed and agility of fighting class Pencak silat athletes. A one-group pretest and posttest design was used to evaluate the effect of complex training on the speed and agility of Pencak silat athletes. The study lasted six weeks, with pre-and posttest assessments to measure agility and speed changes. This research involved 20 male Pencak silat athletes aged between 16 and 19. The primary outcomes measured are agility and speed. The Illinois Agility Test assesses agility. The 40-meter sprint test measures speed. Statistical analysis was carried out using SPSS software. The p-value for the speed test is .000, which is well below the typical significance level threshold of 0.05. The p-value for the agility test is .001, which is also below the 0.05 threshold. The study’s findings indicate that complex training significantly improves speed and agility in Pencak silat athletes.
Ključne riječi:
agility, complex training, Pencak silat, speedvv
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