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General overview of grades

This ladder is not yet attributed to a specific organisation. Federations differ in belt colours and time requirements.

Savate (Boxe Française), developed in 19th-century France by Michel Casseux and Charles Lecour, uses a glove-color rank system printed on the uniform: Gant Bleu (blue), Vert (green), Rouge (red), Blanc (white), Jaune (yellow), and master Gant d'Argent (silver). Ranks evaluate boot-kicking techniques (Fouetté, Chassé, Revers) and Western boxing.

Gant Bleu (Blue Glove)

Typical gap since previous grade: 6 monthsestimate

Requirements & Focus

Basics of stance, movement and technical execution of kicks (Fouetté, Chassé).

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Gant Vert (Green Glove)

Typical gap since previous grade: 6 monthsestimate

Requirements & Focus

Knowledge of parrying, blocks and simple evasions. Combining hands and feet.

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Gant Rouge (Red Glove)

Typical gap since previous grade: 6 monthsestimate

Requirements & Focus

Required for "Assaut" (light contact) tournaments. Excellent timing.

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Gant Blanc (White Glove)

Typical gap since previous grade: 12 monthsestimate

Requirements & Focus

Open path to hard "Combat" (full contact) bouts. Advanced combinations.

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Gant Jaune (Yellow Glove)

Typical gap since previous grade: 12 monthsestimate

Requirements & Focus

Equivalent to a black belt. Dangerous and fully qualified Savate fighter.

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Gant d'Argent (Silver Glove)

Typical gap since previous grade: 24 monthsestimate

Requirements & Focus

Title of Professor / Master. Awarded to instructors (Professeur de Savate).

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