Savate at the 1924 Summer Olympics

Savate was demonstrated at the 1924 Olympics, the only time it has appeared at an Olympics. There were 19 competitors from France and Belgium. The event was held at the Velodrome d’Hiver in Paris. Savate is a French sport, also known as boxe française or French kickboxing. It is a martial art using both hands and feet as weapons. Only foot kicks are allowed, unlike muay Thai kickboxing. The fighters do wear shoes. Savate was recognized by SportAccord in April 2010.