Question 1

What is FU FIGHT?

Accepted Answer

FU FIGHT is a connected Taekwondo protector designed as a club training tool.

Question 2

Is FU FIGHT approved for official World Taekwondo competition?

Accepted Answer

No. FU FIGHT is a training tool, not an official competition scoring system. Official events use systems approved for that purpose.

Question 3

Where does the technology come from?

Accepted Answer

It comes from sports-science research at Aix-Marseille Université's HIPE Human Lab.

Question 4

Was it used by the French Taekwondo Federation?

Accepted Answer

The technology was made available to the French Taekwondo Federation to support athlete preparation for Paris 2024.

Question 5

What does the protector detect?

Accepted Answer

It detects impacts and supports real-time scoring and training feedback.

Question 6

What can coaches analyse?

Accepted Answer

The published research describes analysis of accuracy, intensity, technique and punch-versus-kick tendencies.

Question 7

Are the sensors built in?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Pressure sensors are integrated during manufacturing, with no sensor accessory to attach.

Question 8

Does it give immediate feedback?

Accepted Answer

Detected strikes can trigger shoulder lights and an audible signal.

Question 9

Can it work without a phone nearby?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Settings remain in the protector, allowing autonomous use after setup.

Question 10

What is Smart HOGU?

Accepted Answer

Smart HOGU is the companion app used to connect protectors, adjust sensitivity and follow a session.

Question 11

Can several protectors connect together?

Accepted Answer

The system is designed to connect several protectors to the app.

Question 12

Can sensitivity be adjusted?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Each protector can be adjusted individually to suit the practitioner and exercise.

Question 13

Are settings saved?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Individual settings remain stored in the protector.

Question 14

Are software updates possible?

Accepted Answer

The product can receive updates over Bluetooth.

Question 15

What training modes are available?

Accepted Answer

The current concept includes a classic red-versus-blue mode and a more playful versus fighting mode.

Question 16

Is there a version for beginners?

Accepted Answer

The research includes an initiation approach with adjustable sensitivity for beginners and younger practitioners.

Question 17

Can children use it?

Accepted Answer

The initiation approach is specifically intended to make learning more engaging for young practitioners; final sizing details remain to be confirmed.

Question 18

Can it be used in other combat sports?

Accepted Answer

The underlying technology is adaptable to other striking sports; karate is specifically cited in the published research.

Question 19

What sizes are available?

Accepted Answer

Final commercial sizes are still being confirmed before launch.

Question 20

How much does it weigh?

Accepted Answer

Final product weight is still being confirmed.

Question 21

What is the battery life?

Accepted Answer

The product is designed for training-day use; the final measured specification will be published before launch.

Question 22

How is it charged?

Accepted Answer

The final charging specification and supplied accessories will be confirmed before launch.

Question 23

Is it washable?

Accepted Answer

Care and cleaning instructions will be published with the final commercial product.

Question 24

What warranty is included?

Accepted Answer

Warranty terms will be confirmed before real orders open.

Question 25

How much does it cost?

Accepted Answer

The current preorder price shown in this demonstration is €350 including VAT, excluding shipping.

Question 26

Where can I preorder?

Accepted Answer

The initial planned countries are France, Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, Spain and Italy.

Question 27

Can I request information from another country?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The documentation waitlist is open worldwide.

Question 28

When will it be delivered?

Accepted Answer

The delivery date has not yet been confirmed and will be stated before real payment opens.

Question 29

What are the refund conditions?

Accepted Answer

Payment and refund terms are still being prepared and will be shown before any real order.

Question 30

Is payment live on this website?

Accepted Answer

No. The current checkout is a demonstration and creates no order or charge.

Question 31

How can a club or federation enquire?

Accepted Answer

Use the professional form to describe your organisation, intended use and estimated volume.

Question 32

How do I receive the documentation and videos?

Accepted Answer

Join the documentation waitlist. The complete materials will be sent when they are ready.

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