Joseph Charlemont
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French master who systematized and codified French boxing (Savate) and French staff fighting (Bâton Français).
Quick Facts
Date of Birth4/12/1839
Date of Death9/15/1918
Era19th–20th century
Country of Origin
France
FranceRank / TitleCodifier of Savate & Bâton
Active Years1860–1914
Biography
Joseph Charlemont published L'Art de la Boxe Française et de la Canne in 1899. Alongside his son Charles, he codified technical ranks, footwork, and staff strikes for modern Savate.