MIAMI SAVATE ACADEMY
SAVATE / FRENCH KICK-BOXING
Savate, translated the old shoe or boot, traces its origins as far back as the 17th century to the streets and seaports of France. As a form of exercise, French sailors practiced stretch-kicks during their long ocean voyages.
These kicks were later incorporated into a form of foot fighting called “chausson,” which was used by Napoleons army as a form of punishment to miscreants.
Then in the 1800’s, a gentleman named Michel Casseux cultivated Savate into an effective form of self-defense that included such techniques as open hand palm strikes, wrestling, and toe and heel kicks to vital striking areas of the body (- eyes, throat, groin etc.). Soon, Michel Casseux’s knowledge in this unique form of street fighting sparked the interest and popularity among many wealthy noblemen like the Duke of Orleans, heir to the French Throne.
However, along with his notoriety there also came skepticism. Casseux found himself testing his skills regularly with street fighters, in Paris, France.
Boxe Française or french-kickboxing is a sport, which utilizes footwork, balance, and accuracy in unison with punches and kicks to make and effective form of self-defense and cardiovascular exercise.
Whether you are looking to get in shape or have the desire to compete, its training curriculum and levels of competition make the sport both challenging and rewarding.
French Championship Final - PARIS
Amri Madani VS. NC
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Did you know the US Army taught Savate back then up until the end of World War 2 ? In fact old US Army hand to hand combat manual showed how to execute Savate kicks and Savate punch-kick combos.
