About Us

We are one of the largest Savate clubs in the country with a worldwide reputation. We were founded in 2004 by Head Coach James Southwood. We train in central London and (since 2020) online, with students ranging from beginners to international competitors and champions.

Our instructors

Our Savate instructors are all highly skilled and experienced international competitors. They are here to help you get into Savate, get fitter, or coach you towards your next grade or fight.

James Southwood

James is the founder of London Savate. He is ranked World #2, was the 2014 World Champion, a 4 x World/European Vice-Champion, and is Silver Glove under the Fédération Internationale de Savate.

George Bushaway

George fights for the Great Britain team at European and World level. He is the 2019 European bronze medallist and has been training with us for 10 years.

Delphine Frémondeau

Delphine Frémondeau is an internationally qualified referee; she has trained in France, Belgium, and the UK.

Jon Schwochert

Jon represents the USA in international Savate, is current Heavyweight World Vice-Champion and a competitor in Combat – full contact Savate.

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