Basque Strength

Paulino Uzcudun, 1920s and 30s heavyweight known as “The Basque Woodchopper” as he used to enter traditional wood-chopping competitions in his native Regil, Spain.

I learnt a little bit of Savate from that region, totally different outlook from the Paris crowd.

Published by Killick Off Road Arts

Martial Artist, teacher and researcher. Teacher by trade, writer by instinct, traveller by heart.

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