Is Savate a Martial Art?
Is Savate a Martial Art? Savate is a codified system of fighting; it has a self-defence association; it requires mind-body-spirit application. But different people will arrive at different answers when posed the question: is Savate a martial art?
On Anger and Impulse Control in Boxing
If asked for the virtue most associated with boxing, I guess most people would choose courage. For me, it is temperance.
Savate Lesson Preview: Foot Placement (footwork fundamentals)
https://youtu.be/D825cdcXKpoVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Savate Lesson: where to put your feet? (Footwork fundamentals). (https://youtu.be/D825cdcXKpo) Watch full lesson (online members).
How to start Savate (during a pandemic).
How do you start learning a combat sport such as Savate during the covid crisis if you cannot train in a group? To begin training Savate online, all you need is some safe space (indoors or outdoors), internet access, a few fitness pointers, and some technical coaching. We have the last two sorted if you…
Savate Fight | European Assaut Final 2019
Recent Savate fight. Here is my final from last year’s European Savate Assaut Championships in Cogoleto, Italy. See what you can observe going on in the tactics and push-and-pull of the fight as it progresses. The final result is 3-2 split with the judges, so it stands to reason that you should see exchanges, rounds,…
The Champion’s Strike | Winning matches in Savate
The champion’s strike is a concise idea about winning matches in Savate Assaut. My corner spoke. “Yes, you are winning, but show me you are the CHAMPION!” He gestured the technique he wanted me to apply. A spin, jump, or high kick on the break. “Now, GO!” I did what I was asked as best…
Savate Coach James Southwood – Whistlekick Martial Arts Radio Interview
London Savate coach James Southwood completed an interview with Jeremy Lesniak at Whistlekick Martial Arts radio. It goes into detail about James’s boxing career, the philosophy of martial arts, and coaching, You can listen to the whole episode below. It was a highly enjoyable conversation – thanks Jeremy for your support and your time. Follow…