Savate is a European equivalent of the Oriental style of weaponless fighting. Like the Oriental unarmed fighting skills, it has sport and street defense applications. Savate derived from a style of kicking technique used by French street fighters at the end of the 19th century. 
Another form of Savate was developed for sport use when English-style boxing blows were added to the French-style kicking techniques. As a sport, Savate had a distinguished history and and was practiced by the aristocracy and by individuals in high society. Since the First World War, the practice of Savate as a sport has been limited to a few enthusiasts who maintain exclusive clubs in France. As self-defense, a rough form of Savate is still popular throughout Europe.

Savate: French Foot Fighting

Tegnér, Bruce

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Bruce Tegner Method of Self-Defense: The Best of Judo, Jiu jitsu, Karate, Savate, Yawara, Aikido, and Ate-Waza

Bruce Tegner

Sports & Outdoors

Self-defense for women;: A simple method,

Self-defense for girls & women: A physical education course

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The defensive techniques shown here are both easy to learn and stress protection over vicious counter-violence. Tegner's method utilizes articles which are widely available and are commonly carried by many people. Special sections include self-defense for the blind, self-defense for the disabled, and a section of baton techniques for security officers.

Stick Fighting: Self-Defense

Arts & Photography

Karate & judo exercises: physical conditioning for Oriental sport fighting arts

SELF-DEFENSE for YOUR CHILD is a fully-illustrated, clearly explained practical course for parents and teachers of elementary school age boys and girls. The techniques are appropriate for that age level; they are easy to learn and easy to remember. They are effective without being violent. The course is based on ancient jujitsu methods, but the ceremonial and complicated techniques have been eliminated to meet modern needs. Assertive behavior to minimize the threat of assault is emphasized. Self-defense is viewed not as preparation to fight, but as instruction in attitudes and procedures to avoid becoming a victim of assault.

Self-Defense for Your Child

Alice McGrath

Individual Sports

By learning self-defense any women can help herself gain self-respect and self-reliance. The aim of this book is to teach attitudes and skills to cope with and minimize the possibility of assault. The physical actions are based on ancient jujitsu, but are adapted to the reality of modern life.

Self-Defense and Assault Prevention for Girls and Women

McGrath, Alice Greenfield

This is the most complete collection of jujitsu katas ever presented in one volume. From among the hundreds of styles of jujitsu practiced in Japan during the past two centuries, Bruce Tegner has selected and adapted routines which are appropriate for developing and maintaining physical fitness, flexibility and agility. The katas are excellent for self-improvement and self-expression through body awareness and body movement. Martial arts enthusiasts, teachers, and beginners will find valuable instructional reference material in this book.

Bruce Tegner's Complete Book of Jujitsu

This book is intended for professionals working in law enforcement and security work, for academy programs, and police science and administration of justice classes at the college level.

Defense Tactics for Law Enforcement: Weaponless Defense and Control and Baton Techniques

Politics & Social Sciences

Sociology

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