Here the Savate technique for the day! I use the chasse to control the distance in case opponent pressures forward. #savate #karate #martialarts #mma #kungfu #jeetkunedo #selfdefense | Kevin Lee

SAVATE, also known as boxe française, savate boxing, French boxing or French footfighting, is a French combat sport that combines elements of English boxing with graceful kicking techniques. Only foot kicks are allowed. 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. | Kung-fu Kingdom

French soldiers practicing Savate, c. 1896-1899 | History Defined