Savate requires very little equipment for casual training. Normal gym attire and trainers are sufficient for the beginner. Below is a checklist of things you need when planning to come to any of our classes.

Please bring:

• Trainers - Savate is a shoe-fighting art and indoor-use trainers are necessary. Any clean, soft shoes can be used, squash shoes are ideal.
• Clothing - anything you feel comfortable exercising in. T-shirt and tracksuit/shorts are fine.
• Water bottle - to ensure proper hydration.

You may also wish to bring:

• Boxing gloves - optional. We have club gloves that you can borrow when you start.
• Mouthguard - optional. But if you wish to start sparring you will need one. They are cheap to purchase.
• A friend - optional. This can help your confidence and learning together can be good fun. You'll soon meet new training partners at the club.

What you don't need yet:

• The formal Savate uniform is called an Integral, which is an all-in-one stretchy lycra suit, resembling a full unitard, which offers complete freedom of movement but not, alas, much modesty for its wearer. (Don't worry, you have to be competing at a high level before being forced to wear one).
• Savate is a shoe-fighting art so the Savate boot becomes the fighter's primary weapon. Specialised Savate boots are designed to support the ankle and offer rigid protection for the foot.
• Savate gloves are essentially standard boxing gloves, although some will come with padded palms.
• Other protection at competitive Assaut (controlled contact) events must include a mouth guard and groin guard. Shin guards, groin guards for women, head guards or chest protectors are optional.