Abstract:
The symptoms of the weakening of the immoral behavior of the
younger generation deserve more and more attention. The
problem is how to develop character education based on local
wisdom as a solution to this problem? The martial art of
pencak silat is one of the local wisdoms of the Indonesian
nation in the form of a series of methods of defending oneself
from various physical attacks from outside oneself. Pencak
silat kuntau is an alternative program to strengthen
community character. This study explores the local wisdom
values of kuntau martial arts and analyzes the practice of
kuntau martial arts in order to strengthen the character of the
fighters. Articles from research using a phenomenological
approach obtain data through observation, in-depth interviews
and documentation related to the learning process of martial
arts. It was found that learning in the form of kuntau martial
arts training contains character values, at least in the form of
responsible and peace-loving behavior. The character of a
fighter is formed through exercises, internal and external
competitions, interactions before, during and after training
and competition, as well as the example of the teacher (trainer).
Based on the content of its noble values, kuntau martial art
can be disseminated as a medium for strengthening character
in society and schools.
