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This study aims to determine the level of leg muscle
power, the ability of Mawashi Geri kick, and analyze the influence of leg muscle
power on the ability of Mawashi Geri kick among Shorinji Kempo athletes in
Bojonegoro Regency. This research uses a quantitative approach with
correlational research design. The research sample consisted of 15 athletes
who actively train at Dojo Kempo Kodim Bojonegoro and Satlantas Bojonegoro,
with total sampling technique.
The research instruments used include Standing Broad Jump
and Vertical Jump tests to measure leg muscle power, as well as Mawashi Geri
kick skill test with 10 technical assessment indicators. Data analysis
techniques used descriptive statistics, simple linear regression test, and
hypothesis testing (t-test) with SPSS version 22 software.
The results showed that: (1) The level of leg muscle power
of Shorinji Kempo athletes in Bojonegoro Regency is in the moderate to good
category, with an average Standing Broad Jump of 187.20 cm (SD=19.038) and
Vertical Jump of 51.07 cm (SD=5.133); (2) The ability of Mawashi Geri kick is
in the moderate category with an average score of 4.80 (SD=2.678) and shows
considerable variation among athletes; (3) There is no significant influence
between leg muscle power on the ability of Mawashi Geri kick, with
correlation values of r=0.173 for Vertical Jump (p=0.538>0.05; R²=0.030)
and r=0.189 for Standing Broad Jump (p=0.501>0.05; R²=0.036), which means
leg muscle power only contributes 3-3.6% to the Mawashi Geri kick ability.
The conclusion of this study indicates that Mawashi Geri
kick ability is more influenced by other factors such as technique, hip flexibility,
neuromuscular coordination, dynamic balance, and core stability compared to
leg muscle power. This research recommends that coaches develop a more
comprehensive training program with emphasis on specific rotational training,
increased flexibility, segmental coordination, and core stability
strengthening to optimize Mawashi Geri kick performance.
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