French Savate Techniques: The Only Kickboxing Style with Shoes: Why Europe's Elegant Foot-Fighting S

This practical guide explores French Savate, Europe's only kickboxing style designed for fighting with shoes. The book breaks down Savate's unique techniques through 10 detailed chapters, from its street-fighting origins to modern combat applications. Readers will discover how Savate's shoe-based kicks deliver powerful strikes while protecting the feet, why its footwork works so well in real-world environments, and how to adapt the techniques for self-defense situations. The content covers essential kicks like the fouetté and chassé, shows how punches and kicks combine effectively, and explains Savate's relevance for military, law enforcement and MMA training today. The book provides clear instruction on Savate's core principles and training methods, demonstrating why this elegant yet brutal fighting system remains effective after two centuries. It examines how everyday footwear becomes a tactical advantage in combat, offers realistic self-defense applications for urban environments, and explores Savate's growing influence in modern martial arts. With insights into weaponizing shoes, adapting techniques for different body types, and maintaining Savate's effectiveness under stress, this guide delivers practical knowledge for martial artists, self-defense students, and anyone interested in European combat traditions. The straightforward approach makes Savate's techniques accessible while preserving their combat-proven effectiveness.