{"product_id":"statue-taekwondo","title":"Taekwondo statue","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e.eb-prod{font-family:inherit;color:inherit;line-height:1.75}.eb-prod h2{margin-top:2rem;margin-bottom:.6rem;font-weight:700;font-size:1.15em}.eb-prod p{margin-bottom:.9rem}.eb-prod ul{margin:.5rem 0 1rem 1.4rem}.eb-prod li{margin-bottom:.45rem}.eb-prod strong{font-weight:600}.eb-prod a{color:#0066cc;text-decoration:underline}.eb-badges{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.5rem;margin-bottom:1.35rem}.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}.eb-badge-type{background:#fff;color:#1a1a1a;border:1.5px solid #1a1a1a}.eb-cat-premium{background:#fdf6e3;color:#7a5c00;border:1.5px solid #f0c040}.eb-cat-essentielle{background:#f2f2f2;color:#444;border:1.5px solid #bbb}.eb-summary{background:#f5f0eb;border-left:4px solid #c0392b;padding:.9rem 1.1rem;border-radius:0 4px 4px 0;margin-bottom:1.75rem}.eb-summary p{margin:0}.eb-note{background:#f7f5f2;border:1px solid #e3ded6;padding:.8rem 1rem;border-radius:4px;font-size:14px;margin:1rem 0}.eb-note p{margin:0}.eb-scroll{overflow-x:auto;margin:1.25rem 0}.eb-scroll .eb-specs{margin:0;min-width:500px}.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}.eb-specs thead{display:table-header-group !important}.eb-specs tbody{display:table-row-group !important}.eb-specs tr{display:table-row !important}.eb-specs th,.eb-specs td{display:table-cell !important;word-break:normal !important;overflow-wrap:normal !important;hyphens:none !important}.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}.eb-specs td{padding:9px 13px;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;color:#333 !important;vertical-align:top;background:#fff !important}.eb-specs td:first-child{white-space:nowrap;font-weight:600}.eb-specs tbody tr:nth-child(even) td{background:#f7f5f2 !important}.eb-specs tr:last-child td{border-bottom:none}.eb-faq-item{border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;padding:.9rem 0}.eb-faq-item:last-child{border-bottom:none}.eb-faq-q{font-weight:700;margin-bottom:.3rem;color:#1a1a1a}.eb-faq-a{margin:0;color:#444;line-height:1.7}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"eb-prod\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"eb-badges\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"eb-badge eb-badge eb-cat-premium\"\u003eClub trophy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"eb-badge eb-badge eb-badge-type\"\u003e30.5 cm \/ 12 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"eb-badge eb-badge eb-badge-type\"\u003eEngravable base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"eb-badge eb-badge eb-badge-type\"\u003eMirror gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"eb-summary\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe essentials:\u003c\/strong\u003e taekwondo became a full Olympic sport at \u003cstrong\u003eSydney 2000\u003c\/strong\u003e, after two appearances as a demonstration event. Gold figure throwing a high kick, on a bevelled black base. The \u003cstrong\u003esmooth panel on the base takes engraving\u003c\/strong\u003e — name, club, date — which is what separates a trophy from an ornament. \u003cstrong\u003e30.5 cm \/ 12 in\u003c\/strong\u003e tall, base \u003cstrong\u003e8 cm \/ 3.1 in\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003e€79\u003c\/strong\u003e, free shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrom demonstration sport to Olympic podium\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaekwondo appeared at the Games as a demonstration sport at \u003cstrong\u003eSeoul in 1988\u003c\/strong\u003e, then again in Barcelona in 1992. Only at \u003cstrong\u003eSydney in 2000\u003c\/strong\u003e did it enter the official programme, with eight titles at stake, four for men and four for women.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe high kick this figure reproduces is what scores most in competition: a head strike is worth three points, a body strike one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA practitioner in a \u003cstrong\u003edobok\u003c\/strong\u003e, support leg straight and \u003cstrong\u003ekicking leg vertical\u003c\/strong\u003e above the head, one arm folded in guard. Resin in a \u003cstrong\u003emirror gold\u003c\/strong\u003e finish, on a trapezoid black base with bevelled edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat the photograph will not tell you: the figure is \u003cstrong\u003etall and narrow\u003c\/strong\u003e. At 30.5 cm \/ 12 in on an 8 cm \/ 3.1 in base, it wants a stable surface away from foot traffic — the raised foot is the most exposed part. The mirror finish reflects its surroundings: facing a window it takes daylight; against a pale wall it reads through its edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"eb-scroll\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"eb-specs\"\u003e\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSubject\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eTaekwondo practitioner throwing a high kick\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eResin\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMirror gold, bevelled black base\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eOverall height\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e30.5 cm \/ 12 in\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBase\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e8 cm \/ 3.1 in square, trapezoid\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eEngraving\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSmooth panel on the front of the base, ships un-engraved\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCare\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eDry microfibre cloth\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003ePrice\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e€79\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eShipping\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eFree, protective packing\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"eb-note\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuying tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e engrave before presentation night. Three short lines — club, category, date — read better than a long text shrunk to fit. Gold engraving on black stays legible at 2 m \/ 6 ft; white engraving carries further still.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOne award range for a multi-discipline club\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMany clubs run several sections under one roof: kickboxing, boxing, self-defence. Rewarding each section with the \u003cstrong\u003ediscipline actually practised\u003c\/strong\u003e counts for more than the size of the trophy. This figure covers taekwondo; the boxing sections find their equivalent in the same range of heights.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eYou may also like\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/kung-fu-fighter-statue\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Bruce Lee statue\"\u003eBruce Lee statue\u003c\/a\u003e — high kick on a rock base in bronze, blackened bronze or silver, if you want a collector piece for a Chinese martial arts section.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boxer-statue-trophy-gold\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Boxer statue trophy\"\u003eBoxer statue trophy\u003c\/a\u003e — four attitudes, guard up or arm raised, if you have several boxing categories to separate on one night.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boxing-medal-65mm\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Boxing medal 65 mm\"\u003eBoxing medal\u003c\/a\u003e — gold, silver or bronze on a ribbon, if you are rewarding a full podium.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe full range sits in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boxing-championship-belts\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Boxing belts and trophies\"\u003eboxing belts and trophies\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"eb-faq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-q\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eHow tall is this taekwondo trophy?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-a\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003e30.5 cm \/ 12 in overall including the base, which is 8 cm \/ 3.1 in square. The raised leg carries the outline to the top of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"eb-faq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-q\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eCan the base be engraved?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-a\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003eYes, the front face has a smooth panel sized for three short lines. The trophy ships blank and is engraved locally.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"eb-faq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-q\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhat is it made of?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-a\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003eMoulded resin in a mirror gold finish, on a bevelled black base. Clean with a dry microfibre cloth, no cleaning product.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"eb-faq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-q\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhen did taekwondo become an Olympic sport?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-a\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003eAt Sydney in 2000 for the official programme, with eight titles at stake. It had been shown as a demonstration sport at Seoul 1988 and Barcelona 1992.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"eb-faq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-q\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eDoes it work as a club award?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-a\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003eYes, that is its main use: 30.5 cm \/ 12 in reads across a club room, and the engraving panel carries the member's name and the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"aspritboxe.com","offers":[{"title":"Taekwondo","offer_id":44291635380416,"sku":"STATUE.TAEKWONDO.OR","price":79.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0517\/3369\/2608\/files\/statueTaekwendo.png?v=1702413013","url":"https:\/\/aspritboxe.com\/en\/products\/taekwondo-statue","provider":"aspritboxe.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}