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Savate Combat

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description Savate Combat Overview

Savate Combat, also known as Savate Boxe Française, is the full-contact competitive iteration of the French martial art of savate. Practitioners wear specialized boxing shoes and utilize both kicking and punching techniques against their opponents. Unlike Muay Thai, the use of shins and knees is prohibited; instead, fighters strike with the toe or heel of their footwear. It is practiced within a boxing ring and requires extensive technical preparation before athletes can participate in full-contact bouts.

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What is the difference between Savate Combat and Muay Thai?

Unlike Muay Thai, Savate Combat does not allow the use of shins or knees for striking. Instead, practitioners wear specialized boxing shoes and exclusively use their feet and fists to strike opponents.

What do fighters wear on their feet during a Savate Combat match?

Savate practitioners wear specialized boxing shoes, which are an essential piece of equipment for executing the art's distinct kicking techniques. These shoes are required in the full-contact competitive iteration, officially known as Savate Boxe Française.

Is Savate Combat a full-contact sport?

Yes, Savate Combat is the full-contact competitive iteration of the French martial art. Fighters utilize both punching and kicking techniques to score points or secure a knockout against their opponents.

What parts of the body are used for striking in Savate?

Fighters in Savate use their fists and the soles of their specialized boxing shoes to deliver kicks and punches. The use of shins, which is common in Muay Thai, is strictly prohibited in this French combat sport.

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