Club trophy30.5 cm / 12 inEngravable baseMirror gold
The essentials: taekwondo became a full Olympic sport at Sydney 2000, after two appearances as a demonstration event. Gold figure throwing a high kick, on a bevelled black base. The smooth panel on the base takes engraving — name, club, date — which is what separates a trophy from an ornament. 30.5 cm / 12 in tall, base 8 cm / 3.1 in. €79, free shipping.
From demonstration sport to Olympic podium
Taekwondo appeared at the Games as a demonstration sport at Seoul in 1988, then again in Barcelona in 1992. Only at Sydney in 2000 did it enter the official programme, with eight titles at stake, four for men and four for women.
The high kick this figure reproduces is what scores most in competition: a head strike is worth three points, a body strike one.
What you get
A practitioner in a dobok, support leg straight and kicking leg vertical above the head, one arm folded in guard. Resin in a mirror gold finish, on a trapezoid black base with bevelled edges.
What the photograph will not tell you: the figure is tall and narrow. 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.
Technical specifications
Buying tip: 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.
One award range for a multi-discipline club
Many clubs run several sections under one roof: kickboxing, boxing, self-defence. Rewarding each section with the discipline actually practised 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.
You may also like
- Bruce Lee statue — high kick on a rock base in bronze, blackened bronze or silver, if you want a collector piece for a Chinese martial arts section.
- Boxer statue trophy — four attitudes, guard up or arm raised, if you have several boxing categories to separate on one night.
- Boxing medal — gold, silver or bronze on a ribbon, if you are rewarding a full podium.
The full range sits in the boxing belts and trophies collection.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is this taekwondo trophy?
30.5 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.
Can the base be engraved?
Yes, the front face has a smooth panel sized for three short lines. The trophy ships blank and is engraved locally.
What is it made of?
Moulded resin in a mirror gold finish, on a bevelled black base. Clean with a dry microfibre cloth, no cleaning product.
When did taekwondo become an Olympic sport?
At 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.
Does it work as a club award?
Yes, 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.
