Savate Grades are indicated by a "glove ranking", which may be worn as a patch on the integrale.

 

Blue

To be able to touch an opponent

 

Green

To be able to touch an opponent after blocking an attack
To recognise an attack, to be able to defend and counter it

 

Red

To be able to touch an open target whilst being attacked
To be able to anticipate the attack and choose the most appropriate defence (block, parry, side-step etc.) in order to reach an unprotected open target

 

White 

To be able to touch an open target before being touched
To be able to anticipate an attack and counter before opponent has completed his / her attacking technique

 

Yellow

To be able to create an open target and touch it before being touched
To be able to create an unprotected target by using a feint or 'dummy' and then to touch that target, with an appropriate technique, without being countered

 

Silver 

To be able to create open targets on an opponent and to touch those unprotected targets using advanced techniques, before being touched or countered
To be able to 'flow' with a partner in sparring (assaut)
 All Levels To demonstrate all techniques with style, co-ordination and control 

 

Last Updated (Monday, 20 July 2009 16:59)