Pagar Nusa as A Sports and Character Education Intervention: Effectiveness on Students Of Ranting Ngrengket

This study analyzes the role of Pencak Silat Pagar Nusa in Ngrengket Branch as a medium for physical exercise and character building. Using a descriptive qualitative approach with phenomenological methods, data were gathered through interviews, observation, and documentation from 1 head coach, 2 elders, and 25 active students. Results indicate that physical activities significantly improve fitness and regulate youth sleep patterns by minimizing late-night loitering. Furthermore, strict behavioral conditioning, like maintaining ablution (wudu) and mandatory Quran recitation, systematically strengthens faith and practical worship. The study also reveals a pedagogical gap where fully delegating technical sessions to uncertified assistants triggers student boredom and generational errors in basic movements. However, the head coach's charismatic role reinforces "Al-Adabu Fauqal 'Ilmi" (attitude above knowledge), successfully transforming students into respectful and disciplined individuals at home.