Bronze medal for GB at European Assaut Championships 2023 in Croatia
James Antill from Guildford secured a bronze medal in the male 75kg division at the European Assaut Championships 2023, held 31 Aug – 02 Sep in Rudvica, Croatia. After defeating the Spanish athlete in his opening fight, then losing a close split decision to Italy in the second, a win against Belgium in the third …
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Guildford Savate successes at Irish Savate Open
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GBSF celebrates birthday
March 17th 2021 marks 23 years since the formation of the Great Britain Savate Federation. From the humble beginnings of six enthusiasts, the Federation has gone on to produce over a dozen well-established clubs, has consistently delivered International medals and continues to expand with the growing popularity of Savate and its associated disciplines. Savate training …
Dr. Julie Gabriel awarded Gant D’Or
Dr Julie Gabriel, President of FISav and founder member of the GBSF, was awarded the prestigious honorific Gant d’Or, or Golden Glove, at Loverval in Belgium, by the European Confederation in October 2017. Very many congratulations from the GBSF!
James Southwood passes Silver Glove
Very many congratulations to James Southwood on gaining his GAT1 (first degree silver glove) at a grading in France this summer, making him only the second GBSF member ever to do so.
Welcome Brighton
Newly-formed Brighton Savate is led by coach Sam Byford-Winter. Sam has recently moved to the UK from Toronto, where hequalified under Gabriel Solignac. Sam instructs adults and children at a full time Martial Art Centre in Brighton, teaching San Da (Chinese Kickboxing), Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Shuai Jiao (Chinese Wrestling) and Chi Gong as well …
GB Fighter Wins World Title
In Rome on Saturday night, 1st Nov, James Southwood of London became the first British World Champion in Boxe-Francaise Savate