Path analysis of physical and psychological determinants of mawashi geri performance in kempo

Journal of Educational and Learning Studies June 30, 2026 Volume 9, Number 1 4 authors

Abstract

This study aimed to examine the direct and indirect effects of lower-limb explosive power, foot-eye coordination, and concentration on mawashi geri kicking performance among Kempo athletes. A quantitative causal-associative design was employed involving 22 male senior Kempo athletes selected through purposive sampling. Lower-limb explosive power, foot-eye coordination, concentration, and mawashi geri performance were assessed using standardized field tests. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, assumption testing, and path analysis with IBM SPSS Statistics 26. Lower-limb explosive power (β = 0.460, p = 0.031), foot-eye coordination (β = 0.539, p = 0.010), and concentration (β = 0.555, p = 0.007) significantly influenced mawashi geri performance. Collectively, these variables explained 48.5% of performance variance (R² = 0.485). Integrated physical and psychological training emphasizing explosive power, coordination, and concentration is essential for optimizing mawashi geri performance in competitive Kempo athletes

Authors

  1. Nori Meristika

    Universitas Negeri Padang

  2. Yendrizal Yendrizal

    Universitas Negeri Padang

  3. Alnedral Alnedral

    Universitas Negeri Padang

  4. Ridho Bahtra

    Universitas Negeri Padang

Keywords

ConcentrationFoot-Eye CoordinationKempo AthletesLower-Limb Explosive Power

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