Savate
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Savate, also known as French boxing or French foot fighting, is a French hybrid martial art and full-contact combat sport that combines principles of western boxing with a wide variety of kicking tech
Seminario Internacional Savate Cuba 2008
Illustration from 1847 of French sailors practicing savate on a ship.
Savate illustration from the 19th century, showing a kick similar to a rabo de arraia in capoeira.
French boxing "tireurs" in 1900
Gerard Gordeau
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Gerard Gordeau is a Dutch former Savateur, Karateka, Kickboxer, and mixed martial artist. He is the 1991 World Champion Savate and holder of the Dutch Champion Karate title for eight consecutive years
Savate
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Gerard Gordeau (top, in white gi pants) fights Yuki Nakai at Vale Tudo Japan 1995