Tuesday, November 13, 2018

French Boxing (Savate) by Chasseurs Alpins - 1897


Savate, also known as boxe française, is a French combat sport that uses the hands and feet as weapons combining elements of English boxing with graceful kicking techniques.
Only foot kicks are allowed, unlike some systems such as Muay Thai, which allow the use of the knees or shins. Savate is a French word for "old shoe or boot". Savate fighters wear specially designed boots. A male practitioner of savate is called a tireur while a female is called a tireuse.
Thanks, Sebastian

2 comments:

  1. Reaally fantastic film footage. Thanks Daan. Is this martial art still being practiced today?

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    1. Yes, it is still (relatively) popular in France, with many clubs. Don't know how much it is part of the Chasseurs Alpins' training these days though...

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