April 2021: we are offering Phase 1 limited contact equipment training outdoors for members. Covid screening and hygiene protocols apply. Consult news pages for latest and continue to train with us online as well.
The Government framework for the return to recreational team sport has been published. Individual sporting activities may return only with a ‘public health approved action plan for each sport, with activity taking place under an official governing body’s oversight’. Considering the close quarter nature of combat sports and the inherent risk of transmission, it might…
The government announcement that gyms will reopen on 25th July is positive, but does not permit contact training. Social distancing still applies to activities. We must therefore remain closed to indoor Savate training for the time being. We are running small outdoor group training with screening protocols and will resume contact training when it is…
In anticipation of our reopening, London Savate Head Coach James Southwood has completed the ‘Covid-Aware Martial Arts Readiness Award For Instructors’ with the British Martial Arts and Boxing Association (BMABA).
In conjunction with the British Martial Arts and Boxing Association (BMABA), London Savate is publishing its Covid Policy and Exit Strategy. ESCP-London-Savate (PDF 387kb) This document covers: Primary Communication Channel Maximum Class Sizes Arrival and Leaving changes Changing Area and Toilets Registration & Administration Online Academy Insurance Social Distancing Equipment First Aid Considerations Signage &…
This screening form is our up-to-date basis for allowing safe attendance at outdoor Savate training sessions in London in July 2020. Who is this screening form for? Anyone who wishes to train outdoors with us from July 2020 in groups of us to 5 (plus 1 coach), as permitted in the most recent UK government…
Current UK Government guidance is that 5 students plus 1 coach can train together outdoors, providing they maintain social distancing and appropriate hygiene measures. At this stage we believe this precludes contact training or any padwork, excepting between people from the same household. We have not chosen to attempt outdoor training yet as the current…
At London Savate we recognise that sport is about people. In these difficult times, many students may feel vulnerable. We want our club – both now and when we resume face to face training – to be an inclusive space in which we can listen and look after each other. In order to facilitate this,…
As we approach the end of another month of lockdown, I thought I would do my best to give you the status regarding resuming sports training. I hope you are staying healthy and safe. Some of you are desperate to resume your sport and other activities you love. I understand that very well. The route…
