Chaussure de Savate (Armed Boot)
Blunt / Impact foot weapon
Quick Facts
Martial Arts
OriginFrance (Marseille / Paris) (18th-19th Century)
Wield TypeDouble-footed (apparel)
MaterialLeather with rigid sole and hardened heel seam
LengthPodle velikosti nohy cm
Weight0.8 - 1.2 kg (pár) kg
History
Legacy of Marseilles sailors and Parisian street fighters. Heavy footwear with rigid sole edges transformed the foot into a deadly slashing and thrusting weapon.
About
The sole and hard edges enable razor-like whip kicks (Fouetté), piston push-kicks (Chassé), and low shin sweeps (Coup de pied bas) without finger injury.