Hey Armando,all other factors being equal,if a savateur faces a thai boxer using say international rules,who has the advantage technique wise-thanks...
<thinks> If a Tennis player has a match with a Squash, Real Tennis or Badminton player, who would win? I mean, they all hold rackets in their hands don't...
The Shilelah was said by some to have been four feet long, and was grasped about one third from one end.<br><br>Contestants wore Top Hats and the first...
Actually pugnacious pugilistica,it is a very intelligent question that a rediculous mind won't comprehend-but I ain't gonna get personal here-the reason I ask ...
I apologize to all those who have been e-mailing me for furthur info on the Savate/Danmie connection.<br><br>Please excuse my ill manners in not replying in a...
I teach at a gym that has a huge ammount of Thai boxers. And yes, there is a bit of rivary between groups. I spar with the Thai boxers all the time. And they ...
Thanks s-man,for the comments.I like savate because it LOOKS cool as a spectator sport.ESPN is missing out by not televising savate bouts.At any rate, I live...
Hey man, I just wanted to comment on you original<br>question. My point about the better fighter being the winner is that I think it is hard to cmpare styles...
Hi Norman. When I sparred the Thai Guys. They stayed with Thai techniques and I used Savate. I wore my shoes and they did not use elbows or knees. I've never ...
I live in Texas and wonder if anyone has heard of the Danse de Rue Savate organization out of Laredo? Are they legitimate,and has anyone ever trained with ...
The ARSIC website list all Savate clubs affiliated with the USSF. You will find a reputable club on that site in your area. I do believe the Danse de Rue...
Me pugnacious? Never!<br><br>Yes I expect that there are blinkered people out there claiming that their particular "...stuff is so superior..." but the ...
Danse de Rue is a legit organization. They are not a part of USSF or ARSIC because they choose not to be. Paul Buitron is a very good practioner and teacher....
In the early 1900's there were two Brothers from Marsaille who travelled around french 'colonial' world challenging all comers to ring fights.<br><br>I'm not...
Buitrone: JACKASS who mixes Capoeira with something he claims is savate and zipota.<br><br>Au sol techniques: Buitrones creation from his little bit of ...
Having dealt with him personally (I almost made it to Laredo last year to spend a week training with him), he is distant towards any other group that practices...
Though this is in French, you will all find this useful in researching and developing your Baton skills.<br><br>Of course, there are different methods in...
The previous posts of style vs. style (i.e. muay thai vs. savate) are moot and impractical. Yes, savateman may have had a fairly easy time squaring off MT ...
Wild Bill,<br> I know Paul personally and I want to clear up a few things. He never had a career as a fighter he was trying to get into some competiton when in...
Bill, it was agreed that we would kick and punch only. Remember, I allowed them to kick using their shins. If I allowed knees and elbows. Should I be allowed...
Savateman, <br>I'm not sure I understand your point with regard to kicking. Muay Thai fighters kick with their shins --that's how they're taught. (for the ...
I teach at a gym that has some thirty different systems. The Savatuers and Thai boxers seem to intermix the most. So I spar with them often. They do all out ...
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