Various Anticipation Techniques For Falling With Pulling In Pencak Silat Athletes In The Adult Age Competition Category Based On An International Perspective

Abstract

Pencak silat is a traditional Indonesian martial art that has developed into an internationally recognized sport. Its development is marked by participation in world championships and inclusion in sporting events such as the SEA Games and Asian Games. In the sparring category, pencak silat involves two athletes competing to gain points based on valid attacks, blocks, evasions, and takedowns. The success of takedown techniques depends on an athlete’s ability to anticipate the opponent’s movements. Therefore, anticipation of pull-based takedown techniques is essential. This study aims to identify anticipation techniques for pull-based takedowns used by adult pencak silat athletes in the sparring category, analyze their effectiveness based on international rules and perspectives, evaluate defensive strategies when facing pulling attacks that may result in takedowns. The research employed a qualitative approach with data collected through surveys. This method was chosen to obtain an in-depth understanding of anticipation techniques for pull-based takedowns among athletes with experience in adult sparring categories within an international competition context. The results show that eleven anticipation techniques for pull-based takedowns were identified and applied through various combinations adapted to match situations. Three techniques were most frequently used: anticipation technique five, anticipation technique three, and anticipation technique four. Anticipation technique five was applied seventy-three times, technique three twenty-six times, and technique four twenty-two times. The study concludes that eleven anticipation techniques are used by adult sparring athletes, with technique five being the most dominant. Technique selection is adjusted to competition situations to maintain balance and prevent takedowns.