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?
If asked for the virtue most associated with boxing, I guess most people would choose courage. For me, it is temperance.
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 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…
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 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…
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…
Fighting is often regarded as a battle of strength. From the Colosseum to the octagon, a strong fighter fulfils the public vision of a warrior. But it is frequently the more agile competitor who succeeds. The agile fighter is in control of the ring space and therefore decides whether and when to make the engagement…
