{"product_id":"savate-fernan-vargas-9798315193975","title":"Savate: History of a French Fighting Art","description":"\u003cb\u003eSavate: History of a French Fighting Art\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eA brief but focused history of France's unique system of foot-fighting - with rare historical reprints included\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSavate: History of a French Fighting Art\u003c\/b\u003e offers a concise, fact-based look at the origins, development, and evolution of Savate - the striking art born in the streets of 18th- and 19th-century France. Tracing its journey from Marseille and Paris brawling traditions to its codification by figures like Michel Casseux, Charles Lecour, and the Charlemont family, this book provides a clear overview of how Savate moved from street defense to structured sport. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAlongside the main historical narrative, the book also features \u003cb\u003ea selection of rare, fully reprinted newspaper articles and archival materials\u003c\/b\u003e, giving readers firsthand insight into how Savate was perceived and practiced during its formative decades. These primary sources-some translated into English for the first time-help paint a fuller picture of the art's cultural context. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhether you're a martial arts enthusiast, a student of European combat history, or simply curious about one of the world's most refined striking systems, this book serves as a direct and reliable entry point into the story of French boxing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Fernan Vargas,Guillermo Diaz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798315193975\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/22\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 130\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.40lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.28d","brand":"Fernan Vargas","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48113911234815,"sku":"9798315193975","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_ee5eae29-f470-4207-9bd3-4d1ea816bf02.jpg?v=1769617920","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/savate-fernan-vargas-9798315193975","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}