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.
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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

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15min Quicker Décalage Workout

01 May 2022(0)
Let's build our stepping ability with these slow, explosive, and static exercises which target lateral ...
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Off-Line Attacks

01 May 2022,(0)
Starting attacks with a décalage (single step) to get off-line, great for avoiding replies and ...
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New to Savate? Start here

What to do with your feet:

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Bouncing. Maintaining lead. Circling. Moving from centre of gravity. Taking small steps. use footwork for ...
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Common Escapes

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Aims To go through 3 methods of escape using footwork – which is common in ...
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Common Defences

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Aims To go through 3 common defences (to head, body, leg) and make them as ...
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Playing with double fouetté avant + chassé frontal arrière, aiming to hit 3 heights with 2 different lines to make it harder to defend. From a London Savate Thursday class.
Savate kick combo | 3 heights X 2 lines #shorts
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Simultaneous Superman punches. Comedy moment at the Savate Viking Cup 2022, Helsinki.
Double Superman punch !! | #Savate #shorts
YouTube Video VVVRWkZHTkJGQUdkMHhZNVlYNVNvMVpRLklVQzRLZ1d4c1RZ
In only 4 seconds, note: a. The feint (hook/crochet) to fouetté figure on other side. b. My partner's quick and effective counter to bas. c. Why it is useful to strike with doubles if your opponent's guard is good. d. Always try to be last in the exchange. #savate #boxefrancaise #kickboxing #highkick #feints
Feint hook to double head kick | #Savate #shorts
YouTube Video VVVRWkZHTkJGQUdkMHhZNVlYNVNvMVpRLklkM2FZQmYzVFlF
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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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