SAVATE.
French kickboxing, technique and history, by Raphael F. Estevao, head coach of Savate Montréal (The Wolverines) and a federation-certified Moniteur with over 25 years on the mat.
About the Book
Savate—or Boxe Française—is combat sport engineering. Forget generic cardio classes; savate is a discipline built on razor-sharp footwork, devastating boot-kicks, and elite-level strategy under technical rules, featuring two distinct forms: Assaut (controlled sparring where speed, technical precision, and tactical control rule the ring) and Combat (where full power and heavy impact meet).
Authored by the founder and head coach of Savate Montréal, SAVATE delivers a practical guide for both newcomers and seasoned fighters. Drawing on an authentic French Federation education and a quarter-century of coaching in Montreal, the book breaks down the discipline from the ground up.
Whether you are looking to sharpen your ring IQ, master complex kicking mechanics, or explore a rich European martial art, this manual is your guide to Savate.
About the Author
- Moniteur de Boxe Française Savate diploma, FFSBF&DA, Toulouse, France (2001)
- Canadian National Team, 2000
- Competitor, First Coupe du Monde Assaut, Paris, 2000
- Gant Jaune, Boxe Française *Gant Rouge, Savate Defense *Gant Rouge, Savate Baton Defense
- Featured by CBC News
- Coach to Savate World Championship athletes and medalists
Raphael F. Estevao has taught Savate at Concordia University since 2001 and leads the Wolverines competition team. Meet the club →
Where to Buy
Reading about Savate is one thing. Try it.
Beginner classes run Mondays and Wednesdays at Le Gym, Concordia University (1515 St. Catherine W.). No experience needed.
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