Maryland Savate Federation

Announcements

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Sign up for Fall classes now! Click here to register.
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Professor Bertrand Dubreuil, 11 time Canne de Combat champion, is back to lead a Canne de Combat seminar, September 28 - October 2. This is a great opportunity for everyone, whether you are a canne de combat novice or expert. Click here for a printable PDF flier with all of the details.

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Who we are

The Maryland Savate Federation promotes the sport of savate and canne de combat 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, an internationally certified trainer in Boxe Francaise Savate.

What's new

Fall Classes
All training sessions are held at the Cedar Lane Recreation Center in Columbia. Click here for directions.

Savate Station Workouts - Saturdays from 9:00 to 10:15 am, starting September 18 for 8 weeks
High impact, high energy workout! Practice various offensive and defensive drills; class is conducted in a station workout theme; stations include heavy bag, double-end bag, speed bag, focus pads, plyometrics, and light sparring drills. Class is geared to participants of all levels, from beginner to experienced Savate practitioners.

La Canne Basics (French Cane Fighting) - Wednesdays from 7:15 to 8:30 pm, starting September 15 for 8 weeks

Get a great workout while learning the unique French sport of Canne De Combat (French stick fighting). Participants will focus on basic strikes, blocks, lunges and evasions while increasing flexibility, coordination and strength. A unique class, once you've tried it, you will love it. No experience required. Sticks provided; shinguards recommended.

Savate Level II - Thursdays from 7:30 to 9:00 pm, starting September 16 for 8 weeks
Take your skills to a higher level. Explore more difficult moves and combinations and work toward your first glove. Sparring gloves provided. Prerequisite: Savate Station Workouts.

Savate for Kids - Saturdays from 10:30 to 11:30 am, starting September 18 for 8 weeks
Have fun learning the sport of Savate. Learn punches, kicks, blocks, and parries in a safe, controlled environment. All equipment is provided.

Register online through Howard County Recreation and Parks (you must have an account). Or call Rec & Parks at 410-313-PARK.