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Summary: Western Martial System
Comment: In this book you can glimpse an authentic Western Martial Art. The Buitron family has preserved their branch of the Basque art of Zipota and evolved it into DANSE DE RUE SAVATE. This book gives an overview of the system. The author gives a historical account of the evolution of the art into the present time. Touches on his experiences studying with the Professeurs of Savate in France where he became the first American to attain Professeur status.
The technical aspect of the book displays the sub-systems in this comprehensive art. Boxe francaise, Chausson, Canne et Baton, Lutte Parissienne, Foue, and Panache. This book is not intended to be a teaching manuel. It is to let the public know that a continuous lineage of an Western Martial System exists. For anyone intersted in Western Martial Heritage this book is a must!
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Summary: HA!
Comment: I have read this book on loan from a friend. It is my sincere opinion that the author does not speak nor can he write in English.The information is very vague at best. The pictures are of such poor quality that it is beyond reproach.No real technique is demonstrated against any attacks,there are only poses.My favorite is where the author slashes a man standing absolutley still with a knife for no apperant reason and calls it combative technique. Quite a poor choice for one of intellect.
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Summary: Danse de Rue Review
Comment: I am a International Professor of Savate in France. Not impressed at all by this book. What is shown is not savate. it's a mixture of other martial arts incorporated to Savate and doen't follow the international guidelines for Savate. The Wip is form Spain and South America and TEXAS. It has NEVER been part of Savate.
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Summary: Excellent introduction to Savate
Comment: This book introduces one to the European Martial Art of Savate Danse de Rue. Savate is known for its kicking techinques but the book also reveals the use of weapons, grappling, and other techniques of the art. It shows the basic techniqes clear, although the photos are a little dark, and explains how they are preformed. It is one of the few books in English on Savate and the only one to discuss la canne, baton, foue, and lutte to my knowledge
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Summary: Best book available on Savate and its affiliated arts
Comment: This book covers the basics of the street fighting style of Savate, called Danse de Rue Savate. It is a system that incorporates the techniques of savate, boxe-francaise, lutte parisseine, chausson, zipota and la canne et baton d'armes. If you want to see what savate really is, when it isn't reduced to a sport, this book is for you. The kicking, striking, weapon techniques and grappling are discussed as part of an intergrated whole. Clear explanations and lots of photos illustrate the techniques. A long history section traces the development of savate out of the wide variety of western martial arts, most of which are no lnger practiced.
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