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All about Savate Grades and Testing
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GRADES
There is a full grading system from a novice to expert:
(Blue, Green, Red, White, Yellow and SILVER).
All gradings take place in front of a panel of at least three recognised instructors, they are held about every three months with a different club hosting each one.
“Blue Glove”is the first grade and can be achieved after approximately four months of training.
"Green Glove" is second grade which can normally be acheived within the first year of training.
“Red Glove” This grade is a "milestone" and important grade because students holding this grade are eligible to start "Instructor Training". When the training panel have decided that a student has reached "Initiateur"(assistant instructor)status and assuming they have adequate insurance cover, they will be able to assist in teaching.
When all sections of their "Training Portfolio" are complete and the training panel are satisfied, this status will be increased to "Moniteur"(Club Instructor).
To proceed to the higher "coloured glove"grades of White and Yellow all students will be required to study and pass qualifications in
"Judging and Refereeing"this is to assist in the development of our sport and to help the organising of "inter-club" competitions, without "officials" it is not possible to run competitions !
There are three levels of “SILVER GLOVE” or expert grades, which are taken before a panel of three existing “SILVER GLOVE” students or instructors, normally at a weekend seminar.
The highest grade is an honoury“Gold Glove” grade, which can only be given by the GBSF for outstanding achievement within the sport. Currently there are only two “Gold Glove” grade savateurs in the UK.Baron James Shortt,
Patron of the GBSF who was taught directly by Compte Pierre Baruzy. Savate only exists in the UK because James Shortt started a very small but dedicated group of practitioners back in 1970 in Purley near Croydon. Mr. Philip Reed, (My original instructor and direct student of Baron J. Shortt).It is only through his guidance and un-dying passion for the art of Savate, that I have reached the position that I now hold. I offer him my greatest respect and many thanks.
| GRADING, THE PROGRESSION OF TECHNIQUE
The grading system used in Savate is based upon studies undertaken by the French Savate Federation over many years. They discovered a student would progress through certain levels of perception and ability as their practise continues; the grading system is based upon this. Students must hold a valid GBSF licence and will need a “training partner”.
BLUE GLOVE- the first grade involves single attacks and simple blocks, at this stage, students have difficulty performing even the basic techniques and their balance, co-ordination and control is normally not very good, this will often result in their “defensive guard” being dropped.
GREEN GLOVE- students can carry out simple techniques effectively and have vastly improved co-ordination, they should by now have better control over their limbs and be able to block incoming attacks without loosing balance.
RED GLOVE- students can demonstrate all basic techniques and are able to “read” an opponents intention. To pass this grade they must show the ability to avoid being touched by moving out of the line of attack, but remain close enough to reply and touch an opponent with their own technique. "Decalage" – a specific sidestep move is used extensively in this grade. This is an important grade to achieve within the GBSF syllabus as it opens the door to most of our coaching and official training courses.
WHITE GLOVE-To take this grade students must be qualified to "Judge" at National and "Inter-club" competitions. Students at this level can demonstrate all techniques and are able to “read” an opponents intention, they must be able to touch an opponent before the opponent’s attack has had time to touch them. Students a this level will be able to show that they can anticipate what move an opponent is likely to use. Speed, agility and control are required as well as good knowledge of where to look and how to move.
YELLOW GLOVE-To take this grade a student must be qualified to both Judge and Referee at National or "Inter- club" competitions. At this level a student can now demonstrate all techniques (including jumping and spinning) and are able to “read” an opponents intention. They should also now be able to prompt an opponent into trying a technique by using a feint or dummy. As soon as an opponent attempts the move, the now un-protected target will be touched. By this stage students should be confident and are permitted to enter “Combat” – Full power competitions.
SILVER GLOVE- students can now demonstrate all techniques (including jumping and spinning) and are able to “read” an opponents intention. They should also now be able to work with a partner to create choreographed sparring rounds showing ALL techniques and combinations as prescribed in the syllabus. Students holding a silver glove grade will have experienced all types of Savate competition, Assaut, Pre-Combat and Full Combat. There are 3 levels of SILVER GLOVE known as “Degree’s” these are similar to “Dan” grades as found in other martial arts.
THE GRADING PROCESS
It is to the student’s advantage to pick a partner of similar size and to practise with this partner regularly before taking a grade.
All gradings are carried out before a panel of three examiners and involve:
Set Moves – Attack & Defend procedures.
Themed “Assaut” – Light contact sparring under a set “theme”.
Free “Assaut” - Light contact sparring.
SET MOVES.
For this section the pair of students are given roughly 30 seconds to demonstrate a “set move” from the syllabus sheets. After about 15 seconds one of the examiners will say “change roles” and the students must change from the role of attacker to defender. It should be possible to show each move about three or four times in the 15 second period,
Points are awarded for:- Maintaining the correct distance during the move – The legs or arms should be fully extended at point of contact.
- Keeping a well-organised defence or guard – The hands and arms should not flap about during a kick technique; the feet should not spread wider than the shoulders when moving or punching.
- Control - All attacks must be carried out with control, light contact only is permitted in all Savate gradings.
- Precision – The target must be touched, pulling short or avoiding contact will not score.
- Stance – Students must start and finish each move from a well-organised defensive stance.
A maximum of 5 points can be scored for each “set move”.
THEMED “ASSAUT”.
Students are given a set area of floor or a boxing ring to demonstrate “assaut” (Light ,controlled contact sparring), they are also given a theme that must be adhered to. Half way through each round an examiner will say “change roles” and the students must change roles. The theme, duration of round and number of rounds change depending on the grade being taken.
For this section the examiner awards either: 0= Not good, 1= Good, 2 = Excellent.
Points are awarded for:- Use of ring / area – An examiner will need to see that students can utilise the entire ring or floor area, the students don’t just stay in one corner.
- Keeping a well-organised defence or guard – The hands and arms should not flap about during a kick technique; the feet should not spread wider than the shoulders when moving or punching.
- Maintaining the correct distance during the move – The legs or arms should be fully extended at point of contact.
- Control - All attacks must be carried out with control, light contact only is permitted in all Savate gradings.
- Was “Theme” adhered to – Students must not stray from the pre-determined theme.
Maximum 10 points per round.
FREE “ASSAUT”.
Students are given a set area of floor or a boxing ring to demonstrate “assaut” (Light, controlled contact sparring The theme, duration of round and number of rounds change depending on the grade being taken.
For this section the examiner awards either: 0= Not good, 1= Good, 2 = Excellent.
Points are awarded for variety precision and control- Use of ring / area – An examiner will need to see that students can utilise the entire ring or floor area, the students don’t just stay in one corner.
- Keeping a well-organised defence or guard – The hands and arms should not flap about during a kick technique; the feet should not spread wider than the shoulders when moving or punching.
- Maintaining the correct distance during the move – The legs or arms should be fully extended at point of contact.
- Variety of Technique – Ability to change from kick to punch and back to kick techniques, variety of attacks.
- Ability to change roles from attack to defend – The fighter must show that they are able to adopt with ease both an attacking and defensive role during each round.
Maximum 10 points per round.
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