Savate vs Thai

[Maxximus]

muay thai

Muay thai is the backbone of my fighting. Although I am not trained extensively in Savate, I have had some degree of exposure to it. I say they're both good and can actually compliment each other quite well. But I also think that a thai base is essential. As far as i've seen, savate can add more finesse and mobility to your game and can also give you an alternative kicking skill that stresses pinpoint accuracy and a piercing whip type of delivery instead of blunt crushing power. That's all well and good, but MT simply has much stronger attack power that in actual practice is more likely to put an opponent down quick. And IMO, it is also more well rounded and offers a greater diversity of skills. I think the fact that a lot of muay thai technique gets used nowadays in Savate fighting says a whole lot. JMO

[savatuer]

hey guys. new fella here

just wanted to comment on the style discussion you guys are having if that's cool? at the moment i am studying savate. i've only been doing it for about 6 months, but the street effectiveness of this style is mindblowing. mind you it's not the sport savate it's the other kind.

like someone said before, if you can mix them up then you would be pretty lucky and would be a bloody good street fighter. when we train though, we do a lot of defence against the thai style and a lot of other styles. i can say that i would rather savate in the street if that's what it came down to. i am not being byast as i've done both styles and i have made up my mind. savate is quick and effective and get's the job done in no time. just food for thought guys. looking forward to your reply's.

[aseepish]

Savate

Welcome to the forum!

What I like about Savate is that it's one of the few arts that train with footwear.

What I think makes Muay Thai a good street art is not so much the technique, but the conditioning. It's one thing to counter the techniques, but dealing with the attributes that have been developed by endless training on the Thai pads and heavy bag, and other conditioning drills. Everthing is done hard-core and 100% power. Adopt that kind of training attitude and any art can benefit.

But I've said that before, haven't I?

-T.