Video clips

Video footage is the best way to glean an impression of the character of a martial art, short of being there yourself.

Savate is a visual art. The strikes and movements have an elegance that can be appreciated at a distance, not just in participation, so video suits it well.

Studying video can also complement real training. It provides the opportunity to judge movement in detail and extract useful technical knowledge, ideas and inspiration.

First, a set of video clips that have been arranged into a series of training tips for Savate fighters. Each one is short but contains a manoeuvre or strike that is worth studying.

European Championships in  Assaut, Tournai, Belgium 2-3 Nov 2007. James Southwood vs Hungary, men's Semi Finals, 75-80kg

European Championships in  Assaut, Tournai, Belgium 2-3 Nov 2007. James Southwood vs Switzerland, men's Quarter Finals, 75-80kg

World Championship fight from 2006. London instructor James Southwood (GB) vs N Chiummiento (France) 76-82kg:

From the GBSF Assaut League, meeting III, Guildford, 24 Sep 2006. Dom Tsui (London) vs J Dellassus (Lille, World University Champion), 60-65kg:

From the same League meeting, Lizzy Hawkins (London, 76kg+ GBSF champion) vs Morgan Alexander (Cambridge):

"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