London Savate World Academy
World-Class Savate Training.
Everywhere.
Can I learn Savate online?
Yes, you can learn Savate online effectively with video, remote coaching, plus a little space and commitment. With a former World Champion in your virtual corner, you can develop excellent technique, fitness, flexibility, and knowledge. Beginners welcome. No partner necessary.
No Savate club near you?
No problem! I can be your coach from anywhere. Join students training all around the world.
Your coach
Hi. I am James Southwood. I started Savate back in 1999 and since then have had over 200 fights and fought in 7 World Championships. I have been teaching for over 17 years and have helped hundreds of students reach their goals, get into the ring for the first time, win a medal, or simply get started standing on one leg.
What are the lessons like?
Classes are typically 40-45 minutes, with warm-up, technique, freestyle, and conditioning or fitness. I aim to explain the purpose as well as guide you through the technique. I believe full-length classes help you put moves into context and return to techniques as you learn, which you cannot do with just a few minutes demo in a one-off online course. Try the free sample class here on the fouetté kick:
Recent classes
| Image | Title | Date | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Baiting and Drawing | 12 Apr 2021 | How to set up your preferred replies. Here we break down the Yellow Glove skill of drawing into its component parts. 
Available on London Savate World Academy Online Membership. Member login |
 | Revers Frontal | 05 Apr 2021 | Technical class. Here we use the Revers Frontal kick to touch, reply, and combine with a décalage to make it more effective. |
 | 20min Kick Strength Workout | 29 Mar 2021 | 20 minutes of exercises and kicking drills for stronger legs and kicking technique. |
 | Long-Short-Long | 22 Mar 2021 | 39 mins. Changing range with each strike is an excellent way to confuse and attack an opponent. here we use punches and kicks in sequences that will help you dominate the range. |
 | Grading Skills Workshop | 15 Mar 2021 | 39 mins. Learn the skills embedded into each Savate grade and help your journey to sparring mastery! |
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