Meaning & use
savate
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a French martial art that combines boxing with kicking techniques, also known as French kickboxing.
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She trains in savate three times a week to improve her footwork.
Savate originated among 19th-century French sailors and street fighters before becoming a regulated sport.
A note on using this word
Savate is distinctive among martial arts for allowing fighters to wear shoes, and for its emphasis on precise, fencing-like footwork.
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