savate

savate Definition

sa·vate (sə vät′, -vat′)

noun

a form of boxing in which stiff-legged kicks as well as punches may be used

Etymology: Fr, orig., old shoe: see sabot

savate Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

Modifies a noun

defense: Other activities on the day included: technical skills sessions in savate and savate defense, and an advanced savate technique workshop.
kickboxing: Senior Instructors Ollie demonstrating frontal reverse kick in Savate kickboxing with apprentice instructor Tim Campbell.
workshop: Other activities on the day included: technical skills sessions in savate and savate defense, and an advanced savate technique workshop.
movement: It sums up all ranges of techniques and fundamentals, and leads the viewer progressively through the Savate movements.
technique: Other activities on the day included: technical skills sessions in savate and savate defense, and an advanced savate technique workshop.

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