London Savate World Academy

A Savate Academy you can join from anywhere.

James Southwood Savate coach
Former World Champion James Southwood
  • Former World Champion Savate Silver Glove coach.
  • Recorded classes you can do anytime.
  • English language instruction.
  • Accessible anywhere you have internet connection.
Free 7-day trial

You have struck gold!

If you are in search of a clear path to learn the art of Savate, then you have struck gold. This course goes beyond anything that I have encountered to date, a full program both technically sound and physically measured, led by a true ambassador of the art of Savate.
Mat
South Africa

First Savate Lesson

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An absolute recommendation!

Clear, to-the-point and easy to understand. James is a skilled instructor. His lessons are pleasant and professional as well. An absolute recommendation!
Geert
Netherlands

We have rediscovered our enthusiasm!

As both coach and students, we have rediscovered our enthusiasm as a club. We are all looking forward to new era for our club with your program.
Patrick
USA

Fantastic set of Savate resources!

I want to applaud James for this fantastic set of Savate resources! Nice one!
Lizzy
European Savate Champion

How students around the world have benefited

A few World Academy stories…

David has been a member of the LSWA since its early days. We zoom to discuss his sparring, tactics and help him to lead a small group.

“I had wanted to pursue Savate training for many years, but I lived in a region where Savate is very uncommon. Through the London Savate World Academy, I’ve gotten access to a wide array of tools that helped me learn this art, and James’ coaching has been particularly helpful. As I train, I film sparring footage and James goes over in detail what worked, what didn’t, and how to improve. This not only helped me develop as a Savateur, but helped me encourage my martial arts group to join in this adventure. The videos in the World Academy are second to none, but it’s the effort that James puts in with each of his students that made the biggest difference in my training.””
David
USA
Hristomir practises his Savate using the video classes and we chat once per month over video to go over his training footage and review progress.

“Training with James has given me the opportunity to learn Savate, which I had wanted to since my early years, but never had the chance before. Through you coaching I feel far more confident and I have now started to land high kicks….”
Hristomir
Bulgaria
Lise sends me her Savate training videos over whatsapp and I reply with technical tips and a link to a class for her to try for next week.

“I think the online academy, is a great way of learning. I always receive constructive and professional feedback from James, which really helps my progression and technique.”
Lise
Denmark
Jean-Marc trained using the Academy during lockdown when he had no club to go to.

“Helped to bridge the gap during Covid and to perfect several technical points. Thank you for setting up this wonderful learning platform and to keep it alive and regularly updated ! Definitely The Best online resource to keep training and progress in Savate”.
Jean-Marc
France
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Remember, when training online, safety is your lookout.

Before and during each training session, run a risk assessment to check, for example, that • Your training area is free from hazards (eg. trip, slip, or sharp objects). • You are no danger to the people and valuables around you. • You feel physically well enough to train. • Identify injuries in advance and avoid training over them. • Complete the recommended warm-up before training. • If you feel unwell, stop and assess, or seek assistance. • Respect your level and do not attempt exercises for which you are not ready. • Use common sense at all times.• By staying safe you can train more enjoyably, for longer, and keep improving! • If in doubt, consult a doctor before starting any fitness regime • Read general training terms and conditions and please cease training immediately if you are not comfortable with them.