{"product_id":"cibles-de-taekwendo","title":"Taekwondo kick paddles","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.eb-prod{font-family:inherit;color:inherit;line-height:1.75}\n.eb-prod h2{margin-top:2rem;margin-bottom:.6rem;font-weight:700;font-size:1.15em}\n.eb-prod p{margin-bottom:.9rem}\n.eb-prod ul,.eb-prod ol{margin:.5rem 0 1rem 1.4rem}\n.eb-prod li{margin-bottom:.45rem}\n.eb-prod strong{font-weight:600}\n.eb-prod a{color:#0066cc;text-decoration:underline}\n.eb-prod a:hover{color:#004a99}\n.eb-badges{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.5rem;margin-bottom:1.35rem}\n.eb-badge{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;font-size:11px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;padding:5px 13px;border-radius:999px;line-height:1}\n.eb-badge-type{background:#fff;color:#1a1a1a;border:1.5px solid #1a1a1a}\n.eb-niv-debutant{background:#eaf5ea;color:#2e6b2e;border:1.5px solid #2e6b2e}\n.eb-summary{background:#f5f0eb;border-left:4px solid #c0392b;padding:.9rem 1.1rem;border-radius:0 4px 4px 0;margin-bottom:1.75rem}\n.eb-summary p{margin:0}\n.eb-scroll{overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;margin:1.25rem 0}\n.eb-scroll .eb-specs{margin:0;min-width:540px}\n.eb-specs{width:100% !important;border-collapse:collapse;margin:1.25rem 0;font-size:14px;background:#fff !important;table-layout:auto !important;display:table !important}\n.eb-specs thead{display:table-header-group !important}\n.eb-specs tbody{display:table-row-group !important}\n.eb-specs tr{display:table-row !important}\n.eb-specs th,.eb-specs td{display:table-cell !important;word-break:normal !important;overflow-wrap:normal !important;hyphens:none !important}\n.eb-specs th{background:#1a1a1a !important;color:#f0c040 !important;padding:9px 13px;text-align:left;font-weight:700;font-size:11px;text-transform:uppercase;white-space:nowrap}\n.eb-specs td{padding:9px 13px;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;color:#333 !important;vertical-align:top;background:#ffffff !important}\n.eb-specs td:first-child{white-space:nowrap;font-weight:600}\n.eb-specs tbody tr:nth-child(even) td{background:#f7f5f2 !important}\n.eb-specs tr:last-child td{border-bottom:none}\n.eb-faq-item{border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;padding:.9rem 0}\n.eb-faq-item:last-child{border-bottom:none}\n.eb-faq-q{font-weight:700;margin-bottom:.3rem;color:#1a1a1a;font-family:inherit}\n.eb-faq-a{margin:0;color:#444;line-height:1.7;font-family:inherit}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"eb-prod\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-badges\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"eb-badge eb-badge-type\"\u003ePU leather\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"eb-badge eb-badge-type\"\u003e40 x 20 cm \/ 16 x 8 in\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"eb-badge eb-niv-debutant\"\u003eSet of 2 — 3 colours\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-summary\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe essentials:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ekick paddles\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong\u003etaekwondo\u003c\/strong\u003e, in \u003cstrong\u003ePU leather\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e40 x 20 cm \/ 16 x 8 in\u003c\/strong\u003e. A \u003cstrong\u003edouble clapper blade\u003c\/strong\u003e giving a sharp audible return on every impact, \u003cstrong\u003einjection moulded\u003c\/strong\u003e padding with strong \u003cstrong\u003eshock absorption\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a \u003cstrong\u003enylon wrist loop\u003c\/strong\u003e at the end of the handle. Supplied as a \u003cstrong\u003eset of 2 pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e, in \u003cstrong\u003eblack, red or blue\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003e\u0026euro;19\u003c\/strong\u003e, free standard delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe signature tool of \u003cstrong\u003etaekwondo\u003c\/strong\u003e. The kick paddle — also called a \u003cstrong\u003eclapper\u003c\/strong\u003e or a \u003cstrong\u003etarget paddle\u003c\/strong\u003e — is held by a handle and presented at varying heights to work \u003cstrong\u003ekicks\u003c\/strong\u003e: height, speed, accuracy and reaction. Its distinctive \u003cstrong\u003ecrack\u003c\/strong\u003e confirms the quality of the contact instantly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe crack: immediate feedback\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is made of \u003cstrong\u003etwo layers\u003c\/strong\u003e that slap against each other at the moment of impact. That \u003cstrong\u003eaudible return\u003c\/strong\u003e is the paddle's great teaching advantage: the student hears straight away whether the kick was clean and well centred, or soft and badly placed. No explanation needed, the sound does the work — particularly effective with \u003cstrong\u003echildren\u003c\/strong\u003e and beginners, who improve by chasing the right crack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWorking kicks at every height\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeld by its \u003cstrong\u003ehandle\u003c\/strong\u003e, the paddle is presented at floor level, mid height or above the head. That lets the coach work the whole repertoire: \u003cstrong\u003eroundhouse kicks\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003efront kicks\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003espinning kicks\u003c\/strong\u003e, jumping kicks and height work. The target can also be \u003cstrong\u003emoved quickly\u003c\/strong\u003e to draw on reaction and timing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e40 x 20 cm: a generous target\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e40 cm \/ 16 in\u003c\/strong\u003e long and \u003cstrong\u003e20 cm \/ 8 in\u003c\/strong\u003e wide, the blade gives a surface that is easy to reach even on a kick thrown at full speed, while staying \u003cstrong\u003elight\u003c\/strong\u003e to handle for a whole class. The \u003cstrong\u003enylon wrist loop\u003c\/strong\u003e at the end of the handle secures the grip: the paddle does not fly out of the hand on a powerful impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePU leather and injection moulding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shell is \u003cstrong\u003ePU leather\u003c\/strong\u003e, resistant to the repeated friction of foot protectors. Inside, the \u003cstrong\u003einjection moulding\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers \u003cstrong\u003estrong shock absorption\u003c\/strong\u003e and protects the wrist of whoever is holding. The face carries the \u003cstrong\u003eWorld Taekwondo Federation\u003c\/strong\u003e marking printed in white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-scroll\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"eb-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKick paddle (clapper target)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 x 20 cm \/ 16 x 8 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOuter material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePU leather\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePadding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInjection moulded, strong shock absorption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesign\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDouble clapper blade with audible return\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle and nylon wrist loop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack, red or blue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePackaging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSet of 2 pieces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKicks — taekwondo, karate, kickboxing; also usable in boxing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026euro;19 — free standard delivery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKick paddle, Thai pad or focus mitt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-scroll\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"eb-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEquipment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHow it is held\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTechniques covered\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDistinctive feature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKick paddle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBy a handle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKicks, height and speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudible return on impact\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThai pad\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStrapped to the forearm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePowerful kicks and knees\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 cm \/ 4 in of padding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocus mitt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorn on the hand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePunches, precision and combinations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThin, fast format\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUsing them well\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChase the crack:\u003c\/strong\u003e a clean kick gives a sharp sound; a dull one signals an off-centre impact or no weight transfer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVary the heights:\u003c\/strong\u003e alternate low, middle and high targets within a series to work the range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne paddle per hand:\u003c\/strong\u003e the set of 2 lets you run left-right sequences with no dead time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeet the impact:\u003c\/strong\u003e draw the paddle back slightly at the moment of contact to protect your wrist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e wipe after each session with a dry or lightly damp cloth and let it dry naturally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAlso at Esprit Boxe\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor heavier kicks and knees: the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/thai-pad-38cm\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Esprit Boxe Thai pad 38 cm\"\u003e38 cm Thai pad\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/round-punch-shield-25cm\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Round mini punch shield 25 cm\"\u003e25 cm round mini shield\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor punch work: the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/leather-focus-mitts\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Esprit Boxe focus mitts\"\u003eEsprit Boxe focus mitts\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/elite-focus-mitt\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Elite focus mitt\"\u003eElite focus mitts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe whole \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boxing-focus-mitts\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Focus mitts and striking targets collection\"\u003efocus mitts and striking targets\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-faq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-q\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eIs the price for one paddle or for a set?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-a\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003eFor a set of 2 pieces: you receive two paddles, one per hand, with free standard delivery. The colour is chosen at the time of ordering, from black, red and blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-faq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-q\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhy does the paddle make that cracking sound?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-a\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003eThe blade is formed of two layers that slap against each other on impact. That audible return shows immediately whether the kick was clean and well centred. An excellent teaching tool, particularly with children and beginners, who improve by chasing the right sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-faq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-q\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhat is the difference between a kick paddle and a Thai pad?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-a\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003eThe paddle is held by a handle, stays light and serves speed, height and accuracy work on kicks, with an audible return. The Thai pad straps to the forearm and offers far more thickness: it is built to absorb powerful kicks and knees. A fully equipped club owns both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-faq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-q\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eIs it suitable for disciplines other than taekwondo?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-a\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003eYes. Designed for taekwondo, it is also used in karate, kickboxing and for any kick work. It can even serve in boxing for precision and reaction work on the hands, though a focus mitt suits that better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-faq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-q\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eIs it suitable for children?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-a\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003eThat is one of its best uses. The paddle is light and padded, and its crack makes the drill fun while giving the child a clear reference. It is the basic equipment of taekwondo classes for younger students.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-faq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-q\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eHow do you look after them?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-a\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003eWipe the surface with a dry or lightly damp cloth after each session and let it dry at room temperature. Avoid soaking and direct heat. Check the state of the nylon wrist loop from time to time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"aspritboxe.com","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":54833478369656,"sku":"CIBLES.DE.TAEKWENDO.NOIR","price":19.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red","offer_id":54833478435192,"sku":"CIBLES.DE.TAEKWENDO.ROUGE","price":19.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue","offer_id":54833478402424,"sku":"CIBLES.DE.TAEKWENDO.BLEU","price":19.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0517\/3369\/2608\/files\/S9a5fa67d37a94036a386119cb0d24945F.webp?v=1733071203","url":"https:\/\/aspritboxe.com\/en\/products\/taekwondo-kick-paddles","provider":"aspritboxe.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}