A Blue Glove ranking represents a Savateur having attained a foundational knowledge of Boxe Française Savate. This level focuses on basic footwork, guard positions, and simple strikes. Practitioners begin developing coordination and an understanding space, distance and length of their “weapons”.

A Green Glove ranking represents improved technical execution and a better understanding of combinations. This level introduces more advanced footwork, spins, sweeps, defensive tactics and a basic proficiency in controlled sparring.

A Red Glove ranking represents a solid grasp of technique, strategy and ring movement. This level requires the ability to execute techniques under pressure in sparring and incorporate fluid evasions. A savateur at this level will demonstrate better adaptability and anticipation of an opponent’s moves.

A White Glove represents a high level of technical skill and strategic application. This ranking involves complex combinations incorporating jumps and kicks, learning how to break rhythm, agitate and counter attack. White Glove is often a prerequisite for competition at higher levels.

A Yellow Glove ranking represents advanced fighting ability and a deep understanding of Boxe Française Savate principles. Yellow Glove requires mastery of techniques that utilize spins, jumps, feints and the use of misdirection and complex combinations Practitioners at this level may assist in training others and refining their tactical expertise.

Silver Glove ranking signifies technical mastery and a comprehensive understanding Boxe Française Savate. This ranking involves the proficient demonstration of Savate concepts applied in advanced sparring situations, as well as a solid grasp on how to direct and redirect energy in a sparring exchange. Holders of this rank are often certified instructors and mentors to lower-ranked savateurs.