We’ve gotten word from Todd Rork, President of the United States Savate Federation that the national championship will be held  July 25-27 at Orange County Kickboxing in Irvine, CA.  Interested in participating? The details for the event follow and if you want a registration packet, contact USSF VP Jeff Conley:

 

United States Savate Federation

39 Shady Spring Place

Gaithersburg, MD 20877

www.ussavate.org

The USSF is organizing the National Championship, which will be held in Orange County,

CA on July 25th through the 27th.  The event will consist of championship fights in each weight

category, exhibition fights, and seminars.  The champion in each weight category will be the

representative on the US team that participates in the World Cup Assault Championship in Paris,

France, September 18th-21st.       

In order to compete in the National Championship for a spot on the US team, you must do the

following by July 5th

1. Become a 2008 USSF Member (see membership form below)

2. Have an up-to-date physical by a Doctor *(use the physical form attached to this letter)

3. Sign and return the liability waiver with this letter to the USSF

4. Send a $50 check to the USSF for the entry fee along with a note stating which weight class

you will compete in

5. Received, at a minimum, the rank of Red Glove from a USSF-recognized instructor

*The USSF will allow you to hand in your physical paperwork until July 21st.  

YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO COMPETE IF THE USSF DOES NOT RECEIVE

YOUR PAPERWORK BY THE SPECIFIED DATE.  NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE.

Event Fees (Please send checks to 39 Shady Spring Place, Gaithersburg, MD 20877

Championship Fights 

$50 Members only, must be received by July 5th along with your weight class 

Exhibition Fights 

$25.00 Members and $40 Non Members by July 5th

$45.00 Members and $60 Non Members after July 5th

Sunday Morning Seminar

$20.00 Members and $35 Non Members by July 5th

$40.00 Members and $55 Non Members after July 5th 

Sunday Afternoon Seminar

$20.00 Members and $35 Non Members by July 5th

$40.00 Members and $55 Non Members after July 5th 

Event Information & Location

http://ockickboxing.com/index.asp

 

Orange County

Kickboxing &

Martial Arts, Inc.

18241 McDurmott

West, Suite B

Irvine, CA 92614

949-833-8338!

 

Please contact Jeff Conley at 310-430-8876 or through e-mail at JConley@wwfi.com

Jeff Conley is the USSF VP and host of the event.  Questions regarding the local area

are best addressed by Jeff.

WEIGHT CATEGORIES AND GLOVES (FIS code) :

Men KG lb Gloves

Plumes moins de 56kg below 123lb 10oz

Légers 56-60kg inclus 123-132lb 10oz

Super-légers 60-65kg inclus 132-143lb 12oz

Mi-moyens 65-70kg inclus 143-154lb 12oz

Super-mi-moyens 70-75kg inclus 154-165lb 12oz

Moyens 75-80kg inclus 165-176lb 14oz

Mi-lourds 80-85kg inclus 176-187lb 14oz

Lourds Plus de 85kg over 187lb 14oz

Women Kg Lb Gloves

Mouches moins de 48Kg below 106lb 10oz

Coqs 48-52kg inclus 106-115lb 10oz

Plumes 52-56kg inclus 115-123lb 10oz

Légères 56-60kg inclus 123-132lb 10oz

Super-légères 60-65kg inclus 132-143lb 12oz

Mi-moyens 65-70kg inclus 143-154lb 12oz

Super-mi-moyens 70-75kg inclus 154-165lb 12oz

Moyens plus de 75Kg over 165lb 14oz

EQUIPMENT (conforming to FIS texts):

Athlete’s must provide their own gear.  It must be in good state of repair.

1 : Gloves (with or without laces)

2 : Savate Intégrale (or available substitute) 

3 : Savate shoes (or available substitute)

4 : Mouth-guard

5 : Shinpads  (to go under the Intégrale)

6 : Approved headguard (cask) (optional)

7 : Groin protection (compulsory for Men and optional for Women) 

8 : Chest protection for female competitors