French Masters

Masters of Savate & Staff

Tradition of French masters who codified Lutte Contact and Bâton de Combat.

Quick Facts

Date of Birth19. století

Era19th–20th century

Country of OriginFrance

Rank / TitleCombat Masters

Active Years1800–present

Biography

French martial arts masters synthesized traditional folk wrestling, Savate, and staff fighting into refined sports disciplines such as Bâton de Combat and Lutte Contact.

Associated Martial Arts

Bâton de Combat (French Long Staff)Codifier→

French two-handed staff fighting, 140 cm long, with nine codified strikes; the sporting twin of canne de combat.

Lutte Contact (French Contact Wrestling)Codifier→

Modern French full-contact hybrid sport combining wrestling, kicks and strikes.