Which is a more lethal martial art, technique wise; Muay Thai or Savate?

Question

I've seen in Fight Quest that Savate moves are so deadly that some were banned in competitions. But I just can't help thinking that Muay Thai, the most dangerous sport in the world, would be more lethal. What do you think?

Answer 1

fight quest is not an accurate representation of learning a martial art- while it is interesting (to me) when they do the history and just has a "train wreck" effect that no matter how hard I try, I just can't avoid rubbernecking these shows (human weapon is the other that used to be on).

these guys have training prior to whatever 2-3 day training they learn so all they can really pick up is one or two techniques or add something to something they already know. not learn an entire system.

the most lethal martial art is NEVER going to be an unarmed martial art.  If you doubt me, go find a dog brothers seminar near you- even if you just watch you'll see the lethality of weapons training that just can't be matched by any unarmed martial art (except maybe the "mafia" style "hold him boys while I beat the c**p out of him").

the skill of a martial art is found int he training methodology and the teacher.  if the savate guy trained harder and more realistic than the MT guy- then the savate guy will have an advantage if the mt guy did then vice versa-

I should point out however if we are talking about "traditional" savate, which originally was trained with a stick or cane in the hands- then obviously savate will have an advantage because they have a weapon (which is why I mentioned it before), but the way you asked it indicates unarmed combat.

Answer 2

If you're talking about outside the ring, then both can be lethal depending on the practitioner. But if you meant inside the ring, then the fact that traditional Muay Thai fought in Thailand employs elbows, knees and in the old days even headbutts gives it the higher chance of being more lethal and result in serious injury during a match.

Answer 3

Savate have fast and accurae kicks but dont underestimate muay thai. The real form of muay thai is muay boran or muay chaiya. Ive seen it personally. A pro muay chaiya boxer against a pro savate fighter. Savate went his hardest while the muay chaiya boxers didnt even try. ''Some'' were banned because of savate but ''all'' of muay chaiya and boran were banned and forgotten due to its extremely high deah rate. Muay thai is called the most devastating and brutal martial art in the world for a reason.

Answer 4

Both are lethal in their own way.  

Savate kicks are more accurate, faster and therefore can be quite deadly.

Muay thai kicks are stronger, more telegraphed, with more anything goes mentality including elbows, knees and grappling.

Both Savate and Muay Thai have their 'banned' techniques, so that really isn't relevant.  It's just horses for courses.  If you can, train in both!

Answer 5

Styles are styles.  Fighters are lethal.  Pick one, train hard.

Answer 6

They have different methods, but in the end a kick is a kick and both can kill you.

Answer 7

I honestly would have to disagree with you that Muay Thai is the most dangerous sport in the world, but I digress. I definetly agree with djnight that a style is a style. All can be lethal in their own right, and it comes down to the fighter more then anything, and his will to survive.

Answer 8

Muay Thai