What is Savate? | A Beginners Guide

Interested in the bigger picture? If you enjoyed this video, check out Part 1 of my three-part History of Kickboxing series, where I explore how Japan, Thailand, the Netherlands, and America helped shape the sport we know today. History of Kickboxing Part 1    • How Four Countries Created Kickboxing   What is Savate? Savate, also known as French kickboxing, is a striking-based martial art that combines precise kicking with Western boxing. But its roots go much deeper than the ring. In this video, we break down where Savate comes from, how it evolved, what makes its techniques unique, and why it never became a global mainstream sport. Timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:44 What is Savate? 1:13 Part 1 – History 1:53 Part 2 – Formalization 2:35 Part 3 – Techniques 3:27 Part 4 – Attire and Format 4:02 Part 5 – Notable Figures 4:31 Part 6 – Why Didn’t It Expand? 5:13 Part 7 – Current Status If there are any martial arts you want me to cover, drop a comment below. If you enjoyed the video, make sure to like and subscribe.