Savate Techniques

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savate is french kickboxing style that first appeared in the nineteenth century. the discipline was originnaly known as savate or chausson, referring respecively to the old shoes worn by workers and the special shoes used by french fencers during the seventeeth and eighteenth century. savate is renowed for its precision kicks to the body's vital points. its puches are similar ro those of western boxing, and its kicks are designed to work efficiently with the hand techniques. The Punches Manchette This blow can either be delivered vertically or horizontally using the forearm from knuckles to elbow to strike. Slaps The slap with the palm is used for the striking the ears as well as the mandible joints, the face, and the groin. Elbows/Coueds These are used either as vertically or horizontally. Strikes with the elbows can be given either to the legs as well as to the head, body, and arms. Finger Strikes/ Coupe de main overte These are strikes delivered to the eyes, throat, and other soft tissues. Done in the same motion as the jab or cross, they include finger fans, pokes, and tearing techniques. The Kicking Techniques Fouette Italiene A kick from the interior line, it is delivered with the shoe pointing in a 45 degree angle. This kick can be delivered to any part of the body, but is mainly used for the liver or spleen. Fouette Face This kick is a fouette with the force of the blow going directly forward in a straight line. It strikes with the toe towards the center line off the body in a snapping motion. Coupe Direct This is a kick which is delivered only to the groin. Unlike the Fouette Face, the Coupe Direct maintains a straight leg position bending only at the pelvic region of the body. The toe is the striking surface. Coupe Main a Sol The term for any of the kicks done while one or both of the hands are on the ground. These kicks are techniques past down from Chausson and look very similar to the kicks of capoeira. Coupe de Chieve This kick originated in Lutte Parissienne. It is delivered in a scooping motion of the heel either to the groin or to the knees of the opponents. Rever Italiene The kick is done towards the back of the knees, scooping downward and out. Chasse Italiene This is a Chasse which is delivered while your leg is bent inward forcing the knees down in a stomping motion. Passement Avant Similar to the Frontal Rever, but moving in the opposite direction, so in comes inward. Used mainly as a deflection, it is good for the street but ineffective in the ring. Soupesse Lateral A kick with the origins of the oldest styles of Savate, this move requires great flexibility. An upward motion of the leg straight up the body laterally, the side of the shoe is used to strike the inside of the jaw or the bottom of the arm. want to know more? for further information and details, download this now and grab what you want. please enjoy this application and give us any feedback.