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All Journal Media Ilmu Keolahragaan Indonesia Jurnal Patriot Physical Education and Sports: Studies and Research Journal of Coaching and Sports Science International Martial Arts and Culture Journal. Physical Education and Sports: Studies and Research
Mohamad Nizam Nazarudin
UUM College of Arts and Sciences, Universiti Utara Malaysia, Malaysia
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Beyond Technique: Pedagogy, Culture, and Psychological Readiness in Malaysian University Silat Athletes Nazarudin, Mohamad Nizam; Wan Pa, Wan Ahmad Munsif
International Martial Arts and Culture Journal Vol. 3 No. 3 (2025): International Martial Arts and Culture
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Padang

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Perspective. Traditional martial arts are increasingly incorporated into higher education as competitive and co-curricular activities; however, empirical evidence explaining how pedagogical practices influence psychological readiness and performance remains limited, particularly within culturally embedded martial traditions such as silat. Problem. Much of the existing literature prioritises biomechanical or performance-oriented perspectives, offering limited insight into the pedagogical and psychological mechanisms through which training is translated into effective competitive outcomes. This gap risks reducing silat to a culturally neutral sport and overlooks its educational and cultural foundations. Method. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationships between pedagogical practices, psychological readiness, and competitive performance among Malaysian university silat athletes, with particular attention to the mediating role of psychological readiness and the relative contribution of culturally grounded pedagogy. A quantitative, cross-sectional research design was employed involving 312 silat athletes from public universities in Malaysia. Data were collected using validated questionnaires and analysed using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and structural equation modelling (SEM). Results. The findings indicate that pedagogical practices have a strong, positive relationship with athletes’ psychological readiness, whereas psychological readiness, in turn, significantly predicts competitive performance. Pedagogical practices also demonstrate a weaker but significant direct effect on performance. Mediation analysis confirms that psychological readiness partially mediates the relationship between pedagogy and performance. Conclusions. Among pedagogical dimensions, cultural–philosophical integration emerges as the strongest predictor of psychological readiness. In conclusion, the study provides empirical evidence that pedagogical quality, particularly culturally grounded pedagogy, plays a central role in shaping psychological readiness and enabling consistent competitive performance among university silat athletes. Future research should adopt longitudinal designs, incorporate objective performance indicators, and extend this pedagogical–psychological framework to other traditional martial arts and cultural contexts.
Co-Authors Ardo, Okilanda Mohd Soffian Omar Fauzee Mohd Soffian Omar Fauzee, Mohd Soffian Omar Musa, Rabiu Muazu Nagoor Meera Abdullah Nagoor Meera Abdullah Nor Hafiza Mohd Akhir, Nor Hafiza Mohd Norlizah Abdul Hamid, Norlizah Abdul Nugraha, Reshandi Rohani Harun, Rohani Sri Sumartiningsih Tan, Yong Qin Vincent Parnabas Wahidah Tumijan Wan Hadhilah Wan Ismail, Wan Hadhilah Wan Wan Pa, Wan Ahmad Munsif Xiaoyan, Lao Yovhandra Ockta Zamri, Zamil Haziq