Boxe Francaise Savate continued the rich tradition of boxing in Europe first introduced by the ancient Greeks. Post-Renaissance France saw the emergence of a style of fighting which incorporated the use of Savate's coup de pied bas (low-line kicks) and strikes. Later on, high kicks were introduced as was the continued refinement of its hand strikes found in boxing. It should be noted that just across the channel, the English were mastering their own form of boxing and it is regarded that Savate boxing technique was derived, in part, from this influence.