Maryland Savate Federation

Announcements

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Good luck to the Maryland Savate Federation competitors in New Hampshire this weekend against Savate teams from across the U.S. and international teams from Belgium and Canada. Go MD Savate!
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Who we are

The Maryland Savate Federation promotes the sport of savate throughout the Maryland and Washington DC area.

We welcome participants of all skill levels to train with us under the instruction of our coach, Steve Savoie.

What's new

Spring Classes Underway - Still Time to Register for Summer
Online registration is open for Summer adult classes. Summer session will be on Thursdays from 7:30 to 9:00 pm starting June 19 at the Cedar Lane Rec Center.

Registration is through Howard County Recreation and Parks. Click on the Advanced Search link and then search on keyword "Savate" to find our classes.

Savate Tournament and Seminar in Manchester, New Hampshire, April 19-20
An international savate tournament and seminar will be held the weekend of April 19, including savateurs from Canada and Belgium. Must be red glove or higher to compete, exhibition fights open to any rank. Competition fee is $25/members, $45/non-members, and $40-$50 for the seminar. Thanks to Eugenio Traballano and the New Hampshire Savate Club for hosting an exciting and challenging savate weekend.

Glove Promotions
Congratulations to the following practitioners on their promotions:

Wendy Capochino - Gant d'Argent (Silver Glove)
Stefanie Geaney - Gant Jaune (Yellow Glove)
Greg Robins - Gant Vert (Green Glove)
Todd Rork - Gant d'Argent (Silver Glove)
Kendra Ward - Initiateur; Gant Blanc (White Glove)
Laura Zeafla - Gant Blanc (White Glove)

History Channel's Human Weapon Series Highlights Savate
The History Channel's excellent series, Human Weapon, had an episode focusing on Savate back in the Fall. In case you missed it, click here for the series' Savate page.