<![CDATA[This study aims to determine the effect of the use of modified pencak silat training equipment on student interest and participation in Physical Education learning at SMA Negeri 16 Makassar. The study used a Pretest–Posttest Control Group experimental design with a sample of 40 students, consisting of 20 students in the experimental group and 20 students in the control group. The experimental group received treatment in the form of pencak silat learning with modified equipment, while the control group used conventional learning methods. The instruments used included a learning interest questionnaire, participation observation sheets, and documentation of activities during learning. The results showed that the experimental group experienced a significant increase in learning interest by 28.6% and student participation by 35.4%, while the increase in the control group was much lower. Statistical tests showed significant differences between the two groups in the interest and participation variables (p < 0.05). These findings prove that the use of modified equipment can create more interesting, safe, and effective pencak silat learning in increasing student motivation and involvement. This study provides an important contribution to innovation in local culture-based Physical Education learning.]]>
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