MISCELLANEOUS

Lateral (lah-tey-RAHL): Lateral, used to describe a kick which is performed with the toes of the kicking foot pointed to the side.

Reprise (ruh-PREES): A single round of savate boxing. Generally lasts 90 seconds.

Saluez-vous! (sol-oo-wey VOO): Literally, "Salute each other!" The refree's command for fighters to salute each other before assuming their guard positions. The salute involves placing one's right fist over the heart, palm towards the chest, then swinging the forearm out and to the right until the arm is at full extension.

Savateur, -euse (sa-va-TUHR, sa-va-TUHZ): A practitioner of savate (masculine and feminine forms, respectively).

En Garde! (onh GAHRD): Literally, "In Guard!". The referee's command for fighters to assume their guard positions: gloves up protecting the face, head down, elbows together, left foot forward, and heels off the ground.

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