What is Savate?
Q: What is Savate?
A: Savate is a French martial art which uses the hands and feet as weapons and includes elements of Western boxing, techniques of grappling, and techniques of leg.
Q: Who performs Savate?
A: Persons who perform Savate are called savateurs (for men) or savateuses (for women).
Q: What type of boxe pieds-poings does Savate use?
A: Savate uses the hands and feet as weapons.
Q: Are knee or shin strikes allowed in Savate?
A: No, knee or shin strikes are not allowed in Savate.
Q: What other elements does Savate incorporate?
A: In addition to using the hands and feet as weapons,Savte also incorporates elements of Western boxing and techniques of grappling.
Q: Is there a difference between male and female practitioners of Savate?
A: Yes, male practitioners are referred to as "tireurs" while female practitioners are referred to as "savateursses".
