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Academic Frontiers
Mental Toughness Among Wushu and Kickboxing Athletes
Academic Frontiers, 2(4), 8-17, ISSN: 3082-4400, 2026.
Recommended Citation:
Bagangan, R. B. (2026). Mental Toughness Among Wushu and Kickboxing Athletes. Academic Frontiers, 2(4), 8–17. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19415763
Author(s)
Bagangan, Rowena B.
Abstract
Mental toughness is a fundamental psychological construct in sports, reflecting an athlete’s ability to withstand pressure, overcome challenges, and sustain performance through resilience, confidence, control, and commitment. This study aimed to determine the levels of agreement and application of mental toughness components among wushu and kickboxing athletes. A descriptive research design was employed, involving thirty (30) respondents. Data were gathered using an adapted version of the Mental Toughness Questionnaire (MTQ48) and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results revealed that athletes demonstrated a high level of agreement across all components of mental toughness, namely commitment, challenge, control, and confidence. Similarly, these components were consistently rated as “always applied,” indicating strong integration of mental skills in both training and competition. Inferential analysis showed a statistically significant relationship between the level of agreement and level of application of mental toughness components (p < .001), suggesting a strong positive association. The findings indicate that wushu and kickboxing athletes possess well-developed mental toughness, which is crucial to their performance. It is recommended that coaches and trainers implement structured mental training programs to further enhance athletes’ psychological competencies. Moreover, future studies may explore the relationship between mental toughness and psychological well-being, academic performance, and other relevant variables, and examine its applicability across different sports and demographic contexts.
Keywords: mental toughness, mental skills, wushu, kickboxing, athletes
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