ASSESSMENT OF SELF-DEFENSE SKILLS AMONG BARANGAY POLICE AUXILIARY OFFICERS: FOUNDATION FOR CAPACITY-BUILDING INITIATIVES

This study aimed to assess the self-defense skills of barangay police auxiliary officers located in the barangay Población within the municipality of Roxas, Zamboanga del Norte, during the calendar year 2024. It used a descriptive quantitative method of research utilizing a Holistic Performance Rubric for Skill Evaluation as a principal tool of gathering data. The gathered data was statistically treated using using frequency count and percentage computation, weighted mean, Kruskal-Wallis H-test, and Mann-Whitney U-test. The study pointed out that most of the respondents who were members of the barangay auxiliary police were males, within the age range of 31 years old, and married. Further, in the conduct of their self-assessment as to their self-defense skills, it was found out that with techniques rated as good (2.75) and performance and execution rated as fair (2.27 and 2.25, respectively), resulting in an overall fair assessment (2.30) and highlighting the need for better training. Further, the test shows no significant differences in self-defense skill assessments across demographics, confirming that barangay police auxiliary officers face similar challenges, including inadequate training and resources.