The Physiology and Psychological Condition of Indonesia’s Elite Pencak Silat Athletes

Introduction: Pencak silat is a martial arts sport and is one of the national cultures of Indonesia. This research refers to the Pencak silat sports' success at the 2019 Asian Games by obtaining 14 gold medals and one bronze medal and placing Indonesia in fourth place. This achievement is a new history for Indonesia and especially for the martial arts sport. Martial arts, in particular, Pencak silat is identical to physical contact, so the researchers concluded that athletes are required to have the right physical conditions, to avo id injury. This injury factor can put pressure on the athlete's psychological condition. Based on these interrelationships, these two factors complement each other to support the athlete's best performance. Psychological factors are critical in improving t he performance of athletes. Objectives: This study provides an overview of the relationship between athletes' physical and psychological conditions on the achievements of athletes. Method: The method used in this study is descriptive analysis. In contras t, the data is the test results of the athlete's physical conditions and psychological conditions. The sample used was all Pencak silat national athletes consisting of 13 male athletes and nine female athletes (9 match category athletes and 12 artistic category athletes). Results: The study results concluded that physical conditions are not the main factor, but the presence of psychological factors that play an essential role in helping athletes top their best performance. Conclusion: This study provides the conclusion that low physical conditions tend to weaken the athlete's psychological condition.