Savate is a French martial art that uses kicks and punches. Synonyms for this word include French boxing, Canne de combat, and French kickboxing. Canne de combat, also known as French cane fighting, is a form of Savate that involves the use of a cane. French kickboxing, also known as Boxe française, is similar to traditional Savate but allows the use of fists in addition to feet. Other related terms include savateur, the practitioner of Savate, and coup de pied, the French term for a kick. Whether you prefer to call it French boxing or Savate, this martial art has a rich history and continues to be practiced around the world today.