Boxe-Française Savate

Savate is more subtle than just developing power and brute kicking force. The moves are designed to be accurate and technically refined. This creates an elegant dueling system that can be mentally and physically invigorating.

We train in 'Assaut' Savate, which means the strikes are delivered 'with all force excluded'. This is by no means an easy or 'soft' option as control is a lot harder to learn than power. It does mean, fortunately, that we won't be set back with unnecessary injuries as we train.

View pictures, video clips and technique descriptions using the links on the left.

"French Boxing is comprised of conceptions that can be summed up in the three qualities that best describe the human condition: intelligence, courage and physical health."

Marcel PAGNOL