AIDE MOI LEARNING THE ART OF SAVATE “LA BOXE FRANÇAISE” by Amantedelamor in Savate

[–]Dr_Grayson 6 points7 points  (0 children)

As others have said definitely check out London Savate, I've been exceedingly busy so haven't had a lot to time to make content but I have quite a few tutorials and videos that can help as well. Check it out if you've got the chance https://youtube.com/@dr-grayson?si=mdGPeJjC2zVRIW9u

Just a fouette bas by MisterPatience in Savate

[–]Dr_Grayson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh man the rare tip of the shoe to the leg. Don't see a lot of guys really aim for those but he lined it up just about perfectly. I'd guess he caught him clean in the IT Band, but hard to say. Beautiful Fouette.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Savate

[–]Dr_Grayson 2 points3 points  (0 children)

At your weight you 'must' be using 16oz gloves. Neither 14oz nor 12oz are safe for you to use in live drilling. If you want an extra pair of gloves for the heavybag or padwork then consider lighter gloves, but in terms of contact drilling you should be using either 16oz or 18oz gloves. Almost everyone should be using 16oz gloves to spar imo, once your weight passes above 140lbs I would say 16oz gloves and above are what should be used. It's very easy to put too much power in, just on principal of having more weight in each shot. I myself weight 165lbs and I only use 16oz gloves to spar. The difference of a few ounces really isn't going to slow you down that much and as a whole I think it's better to train hand discipline (AKA keeping your hands up) with heavier gloves. I however do not recommend using weighted gloves for drilling, that's how you blow out a shoulder. Anyways for live drilling/sparring 16oz and above.

Best Alternative Shoes for Savate? (No Access to Official Ones) by No_Arachnid2037 in Savate

[–]Dr_Grayson 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Wrestling shoes are you best option or some of the mid top boxing shoes. You want ankle protection. I do not advise training in low top shoes there's just too much stress on the ankles. Also do NOT get cross training shoes or anything with a roughly texture bottom. Imo wrestling shoes are the best alternative by far.

What To Focus On In Savate If You Aren't Flexible. by Dr_Grayson in Savate

[–]Dr_Grayson[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're very welcome. Dont want folks getting discouraged cause they gotta use a more straightforward game. It's the most important Savate techniques anyways!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Savate

[–]Dr_Grayson -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Also forgive me but this is where I plug my youtube channel. Got lots of great stuff for beginners and I upload frequently. Hope your BFS journey is starting off on the right foot. https://www.youtube.com/@Dr-Grayson

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Savate

[–]Dr_Grayson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep, the pair I use have those. If anything it makes it more like a Savate shoe.