Savate These are the different stylistic approaches of the French arts of pugilism in the world today. In official competitions, competitors wear an "intégrale" or a vest and savate trousers. They wear boxing gloves (with or without padded palms) and savate boots. Savate is the only kicking and punching (only) style to use footwear, although some other Combat sports, such as Shoot Fighting and some forms of MMA sometimes also wear grappling type shoes/boots. Savate boots can be used to hit with the sole, the top of the foot, the toe, or the heel. Sometimes a helmet can be worn, e.g.
Savate Savate Federation holds World Championships in three disciplines: Savate Assaut, Savate Combat and Canne de combat. World Savate Combat Championships are being held for Seniors (over 21 years) and Juniors (18 to 21 years). In the 1964 beach party film Bikini Beach, a French female bodyguard claims to be an expert in Savate and uses kicks to defend herself. In Marvel comics, movies, and cartoons, the criminal mercenary Batroc the Leaper is a master of Savate. In DC Comics, the character Nightwing is described as having a personal fighting style that combines Savate with the Filipino martial art Arnis. Ash