German martial arts pioneer Georg F. Brückner was not satisfied with all the protective equipment available at the time.
That's why, with the help of numerous different experts, he developed his own range of hand, foot, and head protectors. These are made of a rubber-like material called "BayFlex®".
TOP TEN ENLARGED
The innovative safety equipment, already bearing the name TOP TEN, was presented internationally for the first time at the WAKO World Championships in London.
The World Boxing Association AIBA is also the first to show interest in the unique protective clothing.
Through widespread acceptance by athletes, coaches and associations, and through its application in most major international competitions, the superior properties of TOP TEN products were quickly established.
BAYFLEX®
Today, the BayFlex® TOP TEN head protector is considered an outstanding innovation. It's considered a technological revolution, practically from another planet. This initial impression has been solidified over time, ensuring that this head protector remains one of the world's best-sellers.
TAKEOVER
On December 30, 1992, a sad day in the brand's history, TOP TEN founder Georg F. Brückner passed away far too early in his birthplace of Berlin at the age of 62. That same year, TOP TEN supplied the boxing equipment for the Olympic Games in Barcelona.
Peter Kruckenhauser, Managing Director of Budoland Headquarters (Germany), takes over the worldwide distribution of TOP TEN products. They supply the equipment for the Olympic boxing tournament in Atlanta, USA. In Vienna, Austria, Peter Kruckenhauser meets with representatives of the Taekwon-Do World Federation.
The ITF was and remains enthusiastic about the quality and design of the gloves. Therefore, the International Taekwon-do Federation signed a contract with TOP TEN, which remains valid today.
OLYMPIC GAMES
In 1997, a new worldwide distribution network for TOP TEN was established and it will once again be the official supplier at the WAKO World Championships in Dubrovnik/Croatia.
The official boxing equipment for the 2000 Sydney Olympics is once again in the TOP TEN. For the third time in a row, it has been the official supplier of the Olympic Games.
In addition, the German company is once again sponsoring a major kickboxing event with the European WAKO Championships in Moscow.
With the 2010 Youth Olympic Games in Singapore, TOP TEN returned to Olympic competitions. That same year, the newly developed "Avantgarde" head protector was presented with resounding success.
The new protection based on the processing of the proven BayFlex® material with a combination of modern, futuristic design.
TOP TEN'S SUCCESS
Today, TOP TEN is still working on sustainable product improvement and further development, and the success story continues.
To date, more than 100 European and world championships in Taekwon-Do, kickboxing, and boxing, as well as three Olympic Games and the Youth Olympic Games, have been equipped with TOP TEN safety equipment. An incredible development.
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