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Technical-locomotor proficiency gaps in youth badminton beginners: serve, net-drop, smash, and footwork Maulidia Putri; Eval Edmizal; Tjung Hauw Sin; Juanda Putra
Lentera Negeri Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): Lentera Negeri
Publisher : Indonesian Institute For Counseling, Education and Therapy

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29210/993310

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Technical competence is essential for long-term athlete development in badminton; however, the development of racket skills and court-movement abilities during the novice stage remains insufficiently examined. This study aimed to describe serve, net-drop, and smash accuracy, as well as footwork agility, and to examine their relationships with chronological age and sex. A descriptive quantitative, cross-sectional design was employed involving 23 novice athletes (16 boys and 7 girls) aged 11–15 years from a university-affiliated badminton academy in West Sumatra, Indonesia. Participants completed a standardized field-test battery consisting of a modified French-Scott-Fox serve accuracy test, net-drop and smash accuracy tests, and an 8-point footwork agility test. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, norm-referenced scoring, Spearman’s rank correlation, and the Mann–Whitney U test. Mean serve accuracy was 45.4% (SD = 22.3), while net-drop and smash accuracy scores were 21.52 (SD = 8.55) and 18.74 (SD = 9.66), respectively. Mean footwork time was 18.14 s (SD = 3.33), with 69.6% of athletes classified in the very slowest normative category. Racket skills demonstrated moderate-to-high intercorrelations (ρ = 0.60–0.69, p < 0.01), whereas footwork was significantly correlated only with smash accuracy (ρ = −0.49, p = 0.018). Boys outperformed girls across the four performance measures (p = 0.006–0.007; d = 1.10–1.19), despite no significant difference in age distribution (p = 0.397). Age showed moderate-to-strong associations with the measured skills (|r| = 0.47–0.57, p < 0.03). These findings indicate that racket-handling and locomotor skills represent relatively distinct domains of early technical development. Therefore, novice training programmes should place greater emphasis on footwork and multidirectional agility while considering age- and sex-related differences when grouping athletes for training.
From youth to elite: a systematic review of physical fitness characteristics that discriminate competitive swimming levels Naluri Denay; Juanda Putra
JRTI (Jurnal Riset Tindakan Indonesia) Vol. 10 No. 4 (2025): JRTI (Jurnal Riset Tindakan Indonesia)
Publisher : IICET (Indonesian Institute for Counseling, Education and Therapy)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29210/30036928000

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Competitive swimming performance is influenced by interacting anthropometric, neuromuscular, metabolic, and technical characteristics that vary across competitive levels. This systematic review aimed to identify key physical fitness characteristics in competitive swimmers, examine their differences across performance levels, and determine those most consistently associated with superior performance. Following the PRISMA 2020 framework, a systematic search of Scopus was conducted from inception to December 2025. Of 279 records identified, 18 studies met the inclusion criteria and underwent thematic synthesis following methodological quality assessment using Joanna Briggs Institute checklists. Higher-level swimmers consistently demonstrated greater arm span, stature, and lean mass, with the clearest differences observed in youth and junior populations. Muscular strength and lower-body power, particularly measured through countermovement and squat jumps, showed strong and consistent associations with start and sprint performance. Aerobic capacity, maximal swimming velocity, and critical speed increased substantially from junior to senior levels, with critical speed emerging as a strong correlate of junior performance. At elite levels, stroke index, active drag, and start and turn efficiency became increasingly important discriminators. Overall, the findings provide an integrated, competition-level-specific performance profile that may support talent identification, long-term athlete development, and evidence-based training. Standardized longitudinal, multidomain testing that considers stroke- and distance-specific demands is recommended for future research and practice.
The effectiveness of weight training in improving grip strength among Pencak Silat athletes Juanda Putra; Sonya Nelson; Roma Irawan
JRTI (Jurnal Riset Tindakan Indonesia) Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026): JRTI (Jurnal Riset Tindakan Indonesia)
Publisher : IICET (Indonesian Institute for Counseling, Education and Therapy)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29210/30036911000

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This study examined the effectiveness of weight training in improving grip strength among Pencak Silat athletes. A one-group pretest–posttest experimental design involved 20 regional-level athletes. Grip strength was measured using a hand dynamometer before and after 14 weight-training sessions. Data were analyzed using a paired-samples t-test. Mean grip strength increased from 36.025 ± 10.807 at pretest to 42.025 ± 10.159 at posttest, representing a mean improvement of 6.00 points or 16.66%. The analysis demonstrated a statistically significant difference between measurements, t(19) = −10.824, p < .001, with a 95% confidence interval of −7.160 to −4.840. Structured weight training significantly improves grip strength and may support effective takedown performance among Pencak Silat athletes.
Combined plyometric and target kick-drill training and straight-kick speed in female Pencak Silat athletes Fito Rahmat Seputra; Jeki Haryanto; Umar Umar; Juanda Putra; Fiky Zarya
JRTI (Jurnal Riset Tindakan Indonesia) Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026): JRTI (Jurnal Riset Tindakan Indonesia)
Publisher : IICET (Indonesian Institute for Counseling, Education and Therapy)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29210/30036920000

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This study investigated the effect of combined plyometric and target kick-drill training on straight-kick speed in female pencak silat athletes. A single-group pretest–posttest design involved 10 female athletes aged ≥15 years. Participants completed 16 supervised training sessions over four weeks. Straight-kick speed was assessed using a standardized 10-second straight-kick frequency test. Data were analyzed using a paired-samples t-test and Hedges’ g. Straight-kick performance increased from 10.30 to 16.40 repetitions per 10 seconds, representing a 59.2% improvement (t(9) = 22.03, p < .001; Hedges’ g = 3.10). Combined plyometric and target kick-drill training was associated with substantial improvement in straight-kick speed; however, controlled randomized studies are required to confirm the training-specific effect.
Tai chi versus traditional exercise for physical and cognitive health in middle-aged and older adults: a systematic literature review Naluri Denay; Juanda Putra
Journal of Educational and Learning Studies Vol 9, No 1 (2026): Journal of Educational and Learning Studies
Publisher : Global Econedu

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32698/03162

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People are living longer, and with that comes a growing need to stay active so we don't lose our physical and mental health as we age. Yet where Tai Ji Quan fits among other kinds of exercise is still an open question. Most studies so far simply haven't paid enough attention to how an active exercise stacks up against Tai Ji Quan. We ran a systematic literature search built around combinations of Tai Chi, comparison exercise, older population, and health outcomes. The Scopus database gave us 403 articles. Papers were eligible only if they were written in English, appeared between 2022 and 2026, and either reported results or laid out the procedure in detail, meaning they described what the researchers planned to do. On top of that, each one had to compare Tai Chi with some form of active traditional exercise in people aged 50 or over. After we dropped the duplicates, 388 papers remained. We scanned all of them against our inclusion criteria, read 72 full texts, and in the end only 18 studies made it in. Tai Chi came out with clear effects on balance, flexibility, fall risk and related outcomes, plus certain aspects of brain function. Strength and endurance, on the other hand, improved more with walking and resistance training. So the evidence doesn't point decisively to one winner. It points instead to this: the right exercise depends on what you're trying to achieve. Going forward, researchers need to agree on how to measure and report the dose or frequency of Tai Chi their participants actually do. They also need to follow up on the effects of Tai Qi over a longer period, and the samples themselves should draw from a wider range of people.
Motor development and motor skills benefits of martial arts training in children and adolescents: a systematic review across disciplines and outcome domains Juanda Putra
Journal of Educational and Learning Studies Vol 9, No 1 (2026): Journal of Educational and Learning Studies
Publisher : Global Econedu

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32698/03632

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Motor competence acquired during childhood underpins lifelong physical activity, yet declining motor proficiency and rising inactivity have intensified the search for engaging developmental interventions. Martial arts, which integrate balance, coordination, agility, and controlled whole-body movement, are increasingly proposed as a vehicle for youth motor development, but the evidence remains dispersed across disciplines and styles. This systematic literature review synthesised experimental evidence on the effects of martial arts training on motor development and motor skills in children and adolescents. Following the PRISMA 2020 framework, a structured search of the Scopus database identified 182 records; after removal of duplicates and records not meeting format criteria, 72 records were screened, 39 full texts were assessed, and 20 experimental and quasi-experimental studies were included. Eligible studies encompassed taekwondo, judo, karate, wushu, pencak silat, and mixed combat sports, with outcomes spanning balance and postural control, fundamental motor skills and proficiency, agility and lower-limb power, motor learning, and visuomotor coordination. Across designs, martial arts interventions consistently improved balance and coordination, with especially robust effects in preschoolers and children with coordination difficulties. Findings support martial arts as an effective, inclusive strategy for physical education and coaching, while highlighting the need for larger trials, standardised outcomes, and broader stylistic and geographic representation.
Psychological outcomes of martial arts and combat sports participation in youth: a systematic review Juanda Putra; Gemi Candra
Journal of Educational and Learning Studies Vol 8, No 2 (2025): Journal of Educational and Learning Studies
Publisher : Global Econedu

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32698/03602

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The psychological well-being of children, adolescents, and young individuals has declined substantially over the past decade, highlighting the need for accessible, low-stigma interventions in schools and community settings. Martial arts and combat sports may support youth mental health through structured physical activity, self-control, moral development, and social interaction. This systematic literature review aimed to synthesise evidence on the psychological effects of martial arts participation among young individuals. Following PRISMA 2020 guidelines, a systematic search of the Scopus database identified 454 records, with 18 studies ultimately included after screening and eligibility assessment. The included studies employed diverse designs, including randomised and quasi-experimental trials, cross-sectional surveys, qualitative studies, and comparative approaches across ten countries. Overall, the findings indicated positive effects on self-confidence and self-esteem, psychological resilience, emotional regulation, and reductions in aggression. However, outcomes varied according to program delivery, dosage, pedagogy, instructor relationships, and program philosophy. The review highlights martial arts as a potentially valuable component of integrated physical, psychological, and social approaches to youth mental health, while emphasising the need for larger, adequately powered studies using standardised psychological outcome measures.
Pain management interventions for combat sport and martial arts athletes including pencak silat: a systematic review Juanda Putra
Journal of Educational and Learning Studies Vol 9, No 1 (2026): Journal of Educational and Learning Studies
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32698/03622

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Combat and martial arts, including Pencak silat, expose athletes to repetitive high-impact loading that generates acute pain, delayed-onset muscle soreness, and cumulative musculoskeletal strain, yet the evidence base for managing this pain remains fragmented. This systematic literature review synthesised controlled evidence on pain-management and recovery interventions in combat and martial arts athletes. The review followed the PRISMA 2020 framework, searching Scopus, PubMed, and ScienceDirect for records published between 2002 and 2026. A total of 1,444 records were identified; after removing 16 duplicates and screening 1,428 titles and abstracts, 52 reports were assessed in full text and 7 studies met all eligibility criteria. Methodological quality was appraised with the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool. The included studies evaluated dry needling and manual therapy, cryotherapy and compression, topical pharmacological gels, and neurodynamic mobilisation, consistently reporting raised pressure-pain thresholds, improved perfusion, and attenuated soreness relative to sham or passive control. No study specifically recruited Pencak silat athletes, exposing a critical evidence gap. These findings support multimodal, mechanism-targeted pain care while underscoring the urgent need for Pencak-Silat-specific controlled trials. Future research should standardise outcomes and prioritise underrepresented traditional martial arts.
Self-discipline, moral values, and social competence outcomes of pencak silat and martial arts in educational settings: a systematic review Juanda Putra; Jeki Haryanto
Lentera Negeri Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): Lentera Negeri
Publisher : Indonesian Institute For Counseling, Education and Therapy

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29210/993990

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Character education has become a central concern for schools worldwide, and physical activity is increasingly proposed as a vehicle for cultivating moral and psychosocial qualities. Pencak silat and other martial arts are widely claimed to build discipline, respect, and self-control, yet the empirical basis for these claims has not been systematically consolidated. This review synthesises peer-reviewed evidence on the contribution of pencak silat and martial arts to students' character development and identifies which character traits are most frequently reported. Following the PRISMA 2020 guideline, a structured Scopus search identified 414 records; after duplicate removal and two-stage screening, 20 studies were included and appraised with the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool. Studies spanned quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods designs across nine countries and were synthesised thematically. The evidence indicates that martial arts can foster self-regulation, values and moral character, self-esteem, and transferable life skills, although several rigorous studies reported null or adverse effects and outcomes depended strongly on pedagogical design and traditional emphasis. Values and moral character, self-regulation, and aggression regulation were the most frequently reported outcomes, while pencak silat remained markedly under-represented. Martial arts appear to be promising but conditional vehicles for character development, requiring intentionally designed, values-explicit programmes.
Active versus passive recovery and post-exercise fatigue in athletes: a systematic review of physiological and performance outcomes Juanda Putra
JRTI (Jurnal Riset Tindakan Indonesia) Vol. 10 No. 4 (2025): JRTI (Jurnal Riset Tindakan Indonesia)
Publisher : IICET (Indonesian Institute for Counseling, Education and Therapy)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29210/30036989000

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Exercise-induced fatigue constrains training quality and competitive output, and the congested schedules that characterise contemporary sport leave increasingly narrow windows in which athletes must restore homeostasis, yet practitioners continue to prescribe active recovery on the basis of contested evidence. This systematic literature review synthesises comparative experimental evidence on how active recovery influences physiological fatigue markers and the restoration of physical performance in athletes and physically active adults. The review followed the PRISMA 2020 framework. A Boolean search combining active recovery terminology, fatigue descriptors and athletic population terms was executed in Scopus using TITLE-ABS-KEY field codes and restricted to English-language journal articles published between 2021 and 2025, returning 470 records. After removal of 16 duplicates, 454 records were screened, 139 full texts were assessed, and 17 studies satisfied the eligibility criteria. Methodological quality was appraised with the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool 2018, and findings were integrated through thematic synthesis. Two findings dominate the corpus: active recovery accelerates blood lactate clearance more reliably than passive rest, whereas its advantage for neuromuscular performance restoration is small, inconsistent and frequently indistinguishable from stretching, immersion or passive control. Theoretically, the results decouple metabolite clearance from functional recovery; practically, they support individualised, dose-controlled prescription. Future work should prioritise longitudinal designs, standardised dosing and responder-level analysis.