Gemeiner Academy of Savate

and European Combat Arts

Sydney Savate Club - Click Here 

Welcome  to the official site of the Gemeiner Academy of Savate and  European Combat Arts.

 Our aim is to promote and practise Savate and its related fighting disciplines. 

Established : 1983

Time/ Place : Classes available 6 days a week – mornings, afternoons, evenings.  Serving the Gold Coast region

 Gold Coast Instructors

: Head Coach-  Craig Gemeiner

Focus and Programs:

• Savate – French kickboxing
• Defense dans la Rue
• Savate Weaponry – la canne, baton

Associated Links:

Savate Australia.com

The Australian Savate Homepage was originally conceived in 1996. It’s purpose is to provide general information on Savate and its associated combative disciplines and reintroduce to a modern generation a source of western combat heritage they might not be aware of. With the support of individuals from around the world, the Australian Savate Homepge provides informative essays, historical plates and photos, animated sequences, recommended links and contacts.

Vigny La Canne Homepage

La canne Vigny homepage provides information and articles on the history, training and modern development of Pierre Vigny’s – Walking  Stick  Method of Self Defence. The site also profiles a number of instructors, along with their literary works, who were directly or indirectly influenced by Vigny’s teachings. 

Defense Dans La Rue

As a system of personal combat Defense dans la Rue , meaning ‘ defense in the street’ was heavily influenced by the social conditions of the era. Urban violence fuelled by Parisian street gangs, along with the advent of mixed martial art competition was the catalyst for its creation. Historically a selected grouping of combat arts formed the core skill sets of Defense dans la Rue. This in turn provided training elements that covered a number of physical fighting ranges and tactics for the street.

This web site, the first of its kind, offers a glimpse into the rich and varied history that makes up this unique method of self defense. The majority of articles, submitted by leading researchers and instructors, provide modern enthusiasts direction towards comprehending the technique’s, training and modern development of Defense dans la Rue.