Keywords
mindfullness
karate athlete
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Abstract
Karate, as a martial arts sport, requires optimal physical, technical, and psychological readiness. Karate athletes frequently face competitive pressure that triggers competitive anxiety, reduces self-confidence, and disrupts concentration and performance. This study aims to examine the effectiveness of the OSSU module based on the GETSUM Technique, which integrates mental imagery and mindfulness, in reducing competitive anxiety and strengthening the mental readiness of karate athletes. The study employed a Single Subject Research design with a mixed-methods approach. The research participant was a 19-year-old karate athlete who experienced anxiety and feelings of low self-confidence prior to competition. The intervention was conducted over seven sessions using the OSSU module, which included psychoeducation, mental imagery training, mindfulness exercises, and structured reflection. Quantitative data were obtained through anxiety and self-confidence scales using a pre-test and post-test design, while qualitative data were collected through the athlete’s reflective journal and analysed using descriptive thematic analysis. The findings indicated a reduction in anxiety across all dimensions, particularly somatic anxiety, as well as a decrease in inhibitory aspects of self-confidence such as fear, doubt, and feelings of inferiority. The reduction in positive confidence scores reflected the development of a more realistic and adaptive form of self-confidence. Overall, the GETSUM-based OSSU module proved effective as a psychological intervention in supporting the mental readiness of karate athletes when facing competitive pressure.
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