The Contribution of Motor Educability to Basic Taekwondo Techniques

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the relationship between motor educability and mastery of basic Taekwondo techniques among young athletes at Mutiara Lid's Club (MLC). Using a quantitative descriptive correlational method with a cross-sectional approach, the study involved 35 athletes as respondents. Data were collected through motor educability and basic Taekwondo technique tests. Pearson correlation analysis showed a correlation value (r) of -0.100 with a significance value (p) of 0.569, indicating a very weak and non-significant relationship between the two variables. Simple linear regression analysis also showed that motor educability contributed only 1% to basic technique mastery, with the same non-significant p-value (0.569). Therefore, no significant relationship was found between motor educability and basic technique performance. Other factors such as training experience, motivation, or coaching methods may have a greater influence. Further research is recommended with a larger sample size and additional variables to obtain more comprehensive results.