Indonesian Islam in Martial Arts Tradition: Integration of Pancasila Values and Aswaja An-Nahdliyah in UKK Pagar Nusa UIN Syekh Wasil Kediri Activists

This study examines how Indonesian Islamic values are internalized through the integration of Pancasila and Ahlussunnah wal Jamaah (Aswaja An-Nahdliyah) in the martial arts tradition of UKK Pagar Nusa UIN Syekh Wasil Kediri. The background of this research is based on the increasing horizontal conflicts between pencak silat groups in the Kediri region, which have given rise to stigma of violence and intolerance towards martial arts traditions. Using a qualitative approach and an intrinsic case study design, this research collected data through participatory observation, in-depth interviews, and organizational documentation. The results of the study show that the internalization of Pancasila and Aswaja values does not take place doctrinally, but rather through habits (habitus) that are integrated into spiritual rituals, training discipline, teacher-student relationships, and organizational management. These practices shape the character of martial artists to be moderate, tolerant, and nationalistic, and serve as a mechanism for preventing social conflict. This study confirms that martial arts communities based in Islamic boarding schools and campuses have strategic potential as a medium for holistic national character education.