Savate's Method To Build Unpredictable Combinations.

[@fastthugh]

I learned a little of Savate from a book 50 yrs back. It was all toe-heel pivots and fakes, like throwing a haymaker that was a fake followed by a football kick that was fake to pivot into the real Savate side kick. I have not seen any demonstrating the toe-heel pivots or the fakes. That book has not been published again unfortunately. Using it against my karate friend he managed to block my punch that wasn't going to hit him and he just about managed to block the football kick that wasn't going to land and was left wide open for my side kick. That was the beauty of Savate, the pivots. Now all I see of Savate is another version of kickboxing.

[@Dr-Grayson]

Feints and fakes are another core tenet of the art, one that is going to get it's own episode (as will the other aspects I touched upon in this video). Especially how the style uses the Chamber as a method for Feinting. I've also read some amazing older Savate books, unfortunately as you mentioned they are rare and challenging to get copies of. Even my Professor has some wonderful older books, that were printed some time ago and simply cant be found anymore.

[@Dr-Grayson]

In any case there will be more detailed videos involving footwork and Feinting in the future. This is a starting off point. Regardless thanks for watching and commenting.

[@kevinjung6130]

Great video! Good balance between being technical and easy to digest/understand. Would love to see some sparring footage, either with other savate practitioners or other stand up striking practitioners.

[@Dr-Grayson]

Unfortunately I'm not really able to record during classes. But I'm gonna arrange for some rounds. I want to get more partner training and sparring drill content in for sure. So it's in the works 👺👍

[@애플민트-g9p]

Cool!

[@intuitive-intelligence]

Love this breakdown thank you!

[@Dr-Grayson]

Thanks so much, appreciate you stopping by and giving it a watch!

[@ianbrewster8934]

Really like your channel

[@Dr-Grayson]

Thanks so much. Appreciate all you kind viewers 🙏

[@kickboxingliker]

Is it possible to combine this style with sanda( Chinese kickboxing)

[@Dr-Grayson]

I dont see why you wouldnt be able to. While I've never trained Sanda/Sanshou I'm familiar with its core aspects. It's a very interesting style and I've always enjoyed its approach to Kick catching and throws. Just takes a bit of time and creativity to make styles work together.

[@theriguyayylmao3761]

Nice! Now eliminate the rhythm step as that’s the most predictable element/habit visible

[@Dr-Grayson]

What you're calling a rhythm step is the building block of Savate footwork. The reason it isn't telegraphic is because your feet are always in motion. Rather than using the stepping footwork you see in most styles. That combined with the angles and strike variety is what helps make Savate's style effective. Constant motion makes for a way to numb people to the movement. I understand your point and the rhythm step can be an issue, but mostly if you are doing it out of an immobile stance. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@chriskerwin3904]

@@Dr-Grayson You don't see an issue with economy of motion? All things being equal, if you're moving all the time, your explosive bursts aren't going to be as dramatic and you're liable to being overpowered by someone who can close distance quickly. I see guys using this style fairly often and they generally are losing to defensively sound Thai boxers who time them and control movement with teeps and low kicks.

[@Dr-Grayson]

I've spent a considerable amount of time training with people with those skills and it isn't an issue, they're stylistic challenges like any other. The failure comes when you don't train with people who have those skills. It's also worth noting, this is also not a total overview of the style, these are foundational elements. When you bring in strike variety, feinting, volume, lateral footwork. There's lots of nuance that needs accounting for. This is also why I train both arts. To make these styles work we need to train with people who do exactly what you're talking about. Worth noting there are no shortage of Savate practitioners who made the successful move into kickboxing and Muay Thai. Your points are valid but they're all things that can be learned and adapted to. It's one thing to just say you can be timed, or just teep and low kick, it's another thing to do it. I try to shy away from generalizations, they tend to close you off to new ideas and possibilities. Thanks for watching and commenting, I appreciate the input.