Modern Era · 1897–1994
Pierre Baruzy is revered as the "Father of Modern Savate," having single-handedly kept the art alive through two World Wars that devastated France's martial arts community. His incredible longevity — he reportedly still sparred at age 97 — made him a living bridge between 19th-century Savate and its modern revival.
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