<![CDATA[This study aims to describe the motivation and interest levels of students at SMP PGRI 2 Tempurejo towards pencak silat as a sport and cultural heritage. The study used a descriptive quantitative approach, involving 28 eighth-grade students as a sample selected through purposive sampling. The research instrument was a questionnaire with 12 statements (6 positive and 6 negative) using a four-choice likert scale. Data were analyzed using percentages. The results showed that students had a positive attitude towards pencak silat, as indicated by the highest scores for pride (82.14%) and recognition of positive values (80.36%). The overall index of 73.07% indicates the "Agree" category. In conclusion, pencak silat has a strong appeal to students and remains relevant as a sport and school cultural activity. Keywords: Interest, Motivation, Pencak silat, Students]]>
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