Abstract :
This study intends to find out in depth about Interpersonal Communication between Trainer and pplp athletes in the martial arts branch. To describe the interpersonal communication, the researcher focused i nto several problems, namely openness, empathy, supportive attitude, positive attitude, equality between coaches and athletes in the martial arts branch. The research method in this study uses a qualitative approach with descriptive research methods. The s ubjects in this study amounted to 4 (four) people, consisting of 2 (two) trainers and 2 (two) players obtained through purposive sampling technique. Data collection techniques through in - depth interviews, participant observation, documentation,. Data vali dity testing techniques by means of source trigulation, triangulation techniques, time trigulation.