SAVATE – FRENCH BOXING

Savate, also known as French boxing, is a combat sport that combines punches with boxing gloves and kicks with specialised footwear. Training focuses on footwork, managing distance and choosing the right moment to attack or defend.

What we work on in training

We start with stance, guard and footwork. We then practise punches, kicks, defences and combinations using pads and partner drills. The class is open to beginners and people with previous experience in combat sports.

Assaut and Combat

Assaut is a controlled-contact format. Technical skill and accuracy are scored, and powerful strikes are prohibited. Combat is the full-contact format, where athletes may strike with power within the rules of the sport.