"The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses, behind the lines, in the gym and out there on the road, long before I dance under those lights." - Muhammad Ali
You can continue to wear the gloves you've always worn. It's just that you can't wear a glove weight lighter than your weight category designates for you. As for "...punching is so much more fun with lighter gloves!" is concerned: It's ok until you're the one on the receiving end.
is it just me, or have the glove weights changed as well?
Yeah, you're right.
I've never had to wear 10's before! Where the feck do I get a pair of them at this stage? Ah well, punching is so much more fun with lighter gloves! :D
Cheers, James
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"The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses, behind the lines, in the gym and out there on the road, long before I dance under those lights." - Muhammad Ali
Thanks Sydne, you beat me to it. In addition, however, and in case it interests anyone regarding ages, etc. This is the contents of the full page:
Savate Categories
1. Definition: 1.1 - Savate contestants who participate in matches are called TIREURS (male) or TIREUSES (female).
2. Savate Age Categories: 2.1 - Divisions: Based on their age, the "tireurs" are divided into 8 different age categories which are:
Pré-poussin(e) 7-8-9 years old Poussin(e) 10-11 years Benjamin(e) 12-13 years old Minime 14-15 years old Cadet(te) 16-17 years old Junior(e) 18-19-20 years old Senior(e) 21 à 34 years old Vétéran(te) 35 years old and more
2.2 - Age calculation: Age is determined by the calendar year at the end of the current season and by the year of birth. Example: for the 95-96 season, a Tireur born in 1978 is 18 (96-78=18).
3. Savate Weight Categories: 3.1 - Definition: Based on their weight, the "tireurs" are divided into
Weight Categories for Men:
Plumes moins de 56kg Légers 56-60kg inclus Super-légers 60-65kg inclus Mi-moyens 65-70kg inclus Super-mi-moyens 70-75kg inclus Moyens 75-80kg inclus Mi-lourds 80-85kg inclus Lourds Plus de 85kg
Women's weight categories
Mouches moins de 48Kg coqs 48-52kg inclus Plumes 52-56kg inclus Légères 56-60kg inclus Super-légères 60-65kg inclus Mi-moyens 65-70kg inclus Super-mi-moyens 70-75kg inclus Moyens plus de 75Kg
4. The gloves to be used by all athletes, men and women, are:
8 onces for weight categories up to 60 Kg 10 onces for weight categories from 60 to 75 Kg included 12 onces for weight categories from 75 to 85 Kg included 14 onces for weight categories more than 85 Kg
These are the weight categories as shown on the FIS site (fisavate.com): (combat & assaut) Men less than 56kg 56-60 60-65 65-70 70-75 75-80 80-85 +85kg
Women less than 48kg 48-52 52-56 56-60 60-65 65-70 70-75 +75kg
GLOVES less than 60KG 8oz 60-75 incl 10oz 75-85 incl 12oz +85 14oz
I'm lost. What are the current weight categories, before I enter my fighters? I think we're onto 5 kilo categories for each now but I can't find it on this forum... Laura
