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Professeur Paul Raymond
Buitrón III

Professeur Buitron, born in Laredo, Texas, has devoted 48 years to training, teaching, researching and preserving the martial arts of Zipota and Savate. He began his journey with Zipota at the age of 6 and has never looked back. He was given the nickname “Popeye” by his Uncle and Teacher for 23 years, due to his skinny and agile build, oversized forearms and calves, and his playful and energetic personality.

Starting in 1986, Sifu Keith See became his Kenpo trainer and he remained his student for 21 years. During his time learning Kenpo, he attained a 9th Dan in Kajukenbo from Grandmasters Larry Ordonio and Alfredo Bandalan, as well as a 9th Dan in Kenpo from Grandmaster Jeff Dukes. He also trained with esteemed first-generation Parker Blackbelts like Grandmaster Frank Trejo until Trejo’s passing. Presently, Sifu Buitron is studying under the guidance of Grandmaster Hu Panas.

He is a certified Professeur under three renowned Savate Professeurs: Robert Paturel, Jean-Paul Vivivani, and Roger Lafond. In 1994, he founded the International Guild of Danse De Rue Savate, Inc From 1992 to 1994, Buitron was a contender in the Super-middleweight Championship of the World of Savate, but retired due to a hand injury. The Guild is known worldwide as the first organization to recognize and preserve the traditional forms of Savate and its disciplines.

The Guild’s efforts have revived the teachings of the old maitres of Savate and Zipota, and students are taught its true history, movements, and traditions. Professeur Buitron has researched every aspect of Savate, from its origins in Europe to its evolution and the contributions of Maitre Charelmont in Boxe Francaise and Maitre Lafond in Savate. He is now a leading expert on Savate, Zipota, and American Western Pugilistic History.

As Technical Director of the International Guild of Danse De Rue Savate, Professeur Buitron is dedicated to establishing the art of Savate Danse De Rue (SM), which is influenced by Hawaiian Kenpo and based on the same core-styles as Savate: Boxe Francaise and its predecessors (Boxe Francaise and Savate) centered on Zipota. He is often consulted by scholars, students, and law enforcement groups on Danse De Rue Savate.

Professeur Buitron encourages those interested in learning to come to the headquarters to train, as he is unable to keep up with the growing demand for seminars. He also travels to other groups who practice Savate without a Professeur to guide them, providing them with support and encouragement for training.

In 1986, Professeur Buitron became the first American to achieve the prestigious Silver Glove of Savate in France. He also achieved the Professeurate of Savate, Canne et Baton, Lutte Parissienne, and Panache. In 1992, he was given the highest medals of the French Federation of Savate, the Bronze Medals for his work in Boxe Francaise and Canne de Combat in France, and for becoming the first non-French person to teach and operate a club of Savate in France (Club Chaudron-ASPTT). He was also awarded the Medal of Good Hope by the French Ministry of Children for his work in aiding the children of Paris.

In 1992, Professeur Buitron became an Official Delegate of the International Federation of Savate and in 1994, he passed the Texas Association of Savate onto the Educational Department of Texas. He also successfully passed Savate as a legal combative sport by the Department of Licensing and Regulation. and in recognition of his contributions to the martial arts community, Professeur Buitron has received numerous awards and accolades. He was inducted into the International Martial Arts Hall of Fame in 2000, and received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Kenpo Karate International in 2002. He has also been recognized by the World Martial Arts Hall of Fame, the United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame and the International Karate and Kickboxing Hall of Fame.

In addition to his martial arts achievements, Professeur Buitron is also a successful author and influencer. He has written several books on the history and techniques of Savate, Zipota and American Western Pugilistic History, and has a popular podcast where he shares his knowledge and insights on these subjects. He is also a sought-after speaker and seminar leader, and has conducted workshops and training sessions for martial arts enthusiasts and professionals around the world.

Professeur Buitron’s passion for the martial arts and his dedication to preserving and promoting the traditional forms of Savate and Zipota have made him a respected figure in the martial arts community. His contributions have helped to bring these arts to a wider audience and ensure that they will be passed down to future generations.

In 1993, Professeur Buitron was given the highest award given to a Savateur, the Gold Medal of Savate by the International Federation of Savate for his work in Savate around the world. In 1994, along with Maitres Isidro Chapa, Jean-Paul Viviani, Sifu Keith See, Robert Paturel, and Professeurs Paul R. Buitron MD, Michel Gilbert, Andre Germe, Roger Lafond, Pierre Change, and Dominique Dakhlaoui, he revived the old traditions of Savate, which were being decimated by the sport of Boxe Francaise- French Federation of Savate. He also revived the old guild, renaming it the International Guild of Danse De Rue Savate™.

On December of 1997, he founded the non-profit organization responsible for governing the sports of Savate in America, USA SAVATE/ Boxe Francaise & Canne de Combat, Inc. Professeur Paul-Raymond Buitron III served as the Vice-President of USA SAVATE from 1998 to 2000, as the President of USA SAVATE from 2001 to 2003, as the Executive Commissioner from 2003 to 2004, and as the Executive Director from 2011 to present

He received recognition as a Lifetime Member Award by the Veterans’ Hall of Fame and Military Museum Chartered#01267115 for his work with youth on June 21st 2002 and a recognition for his work of Savate within the United States and organizing the 1st US Nationals for USA on December 8th 2001 by the International Federation of Savate, and a recognition by the Belgium Federation of Savate for spreading good international relations between the two countries on March 16th 2002.cutive Director from 2006 to the present.

In addition, Professeur Buitron was the Southern Director to WEKAF of the United States, the federation of Filipino sports. On December 2015, he was awarded the Berimbau de Oro in Salvador, Brazil by the capoeira federation of the state of Bahia. He is also the Founder of The Gentlemens Stickfighting Coalition who is a subcommittee of USA SAVATE.

Books By Professeur Buitron

Professeur Paul-Raymond Buitron III, a seasoned instructor with over two decades of experience, is the author of “Walk like a BANDOGGE and not a Shihtzu” and 14 other books on martial arts. He is a pioneer of French Martial Arts in the USA and other countries and is known as the “Father of American Savate.” Professeur Buitron has trained great fighters equipped with the skills often overlooked in modern martial arts schools, and his students have won regional, state, national, and international titles in the world of Martial Arts. Whether you are a student seeking the right school to learn martial arts or an instructor looking to establish your own school, his books are invaluable resources.

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For more information, please email Professeur Paul-Raymond Buitron III at  buitronacademy2012@gmail.com.

  1. Professeur Buitron became the first American to achieve the prestigious Silver Glove of Savate in France.
  2. He also achieved the Professeurate of Savate, Canne et Baton, Lutte Parissienne and Panache.
  3. In 1992 Professeur Buitron was given the highest medals of the French Federation of Savate the Bronze Medals for his work in Boxe Francaise and Canne de Combat in France, for becoming the first non-French to teach and operate a club of Savate in France ( Club Chaudron-ASPTT).
  4. Also, in 1992 he was awarded by the French Ministry of Children: the Medal of Good Hope for his work in aiding the children of Paris.
  5. Professeur Buitron became an Official Delegate of the International Federation of Savate in 1992.
  6. On March of 1992 the Texas Association of Savate was formed and passed onto the Educational Department of Texas by Buitron, 1994 by the efforts of Buitron, it was also passed as a legal combative sport by the Department of Licensing and Regulations.
  7. In 1993 he was given the highest award given to a Savateur, the Gold Medal of Savate by the International Federation of Savate for his work in Savate around the World.
  8. In 1994 along with Maitre’s Isidro Chapa, Jean-Paul Viviani, Sifu Keith See, Robert Paturel and Professeurs Paul R. Buitron MD, Michel Gilbert, Andre Germe, Roger Lafond, Pierre Change and Dominique Dakhlaoui revived the old traditions of Savate, which were being decimated by the sport of Boxe Francaise- French Federation of Savate. In 1994 he revived the old guild renaming it the International Guild of Danse De Rue Savate™.
  9. On December of 1997 he founded the Non-profit organization responsible for governing the sports of Savate in America, USA SAVATE/ Boxe Francaise & Canne de Combat , INC.
  10. Professeur Paul-Raymond Buitron III was the Vice-President of USA SAVATE from 1998 to 2000.
  11. Professeur Paul-Raymond Buitron III was President of USA SAVATE 2001 to 2003
  12. Professeur Paul-Raymond Buitron III was elected as USA Savate: Executive Commissioner 2003 to 2004
  13. On December 8th 2001 Professeur Paul-Raymond Buitron III, was given by the International Federation of Savate a recognition for his work of Savate within the United States and organizing the 1st US Nationals for USA
  14. On March 16th 2002 he was recognized by the Belgium Federation of Savate for spreading good international relations between the two countries.
  15. On June 21st 2002, he was presented by the Veterans’ Hall of Fame and Military Museum Chartered#01267115, recognition as a Life Time Member Award for his work with the Youth.
  16. Became Executive director of USA SAVATE in 2006 to the present.
  17. Became the Southern Director to WEKAF of the Untied States. The federation of Filipino sports
  18. On December 2015 was awarded the Berimbaus de Oro , in Salvador Brazil
  19. Founder of The Gentlemans Stickfighting Coalition