LIGUE DE BOURGOGNE-FRANCHE-COMTE DE JUDO JUJITSU KENDO ET DISCIPLINES ASSOCIEES

What LIGUE DE BOURGOGNE-FRANCHE-COMTE DE JUDO JUJITSU KENDO ET DISCIPLINES ASSOCIEES does

The Ligue de Bourgogne-Franche-Comté de Judo Jujitsu Kendo et Disciplines Associées is a non-profit regional sports association (loi 1901) operating as the official territorial delegate of the Fédération Française de Judo (FFJDA) across the eight departments of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté (Côte d'Or, Doubs, Jura, Haute-Saône, Territoire de Belfort, Saône-et-Loire, Yonne, Nièvre). Headquartered in Besançon with a secondary site in Dijon, the league coordinates judo, jujitsu, kendo, and related disciplines through a network of 300+ affiliated clubs, an eight-person Regional Technical Team, 24+ credentialed trainers, and 70+ registered judges. Its core services fall into three buckets: (1) sports programming — competitive judo, veterans circuits, para-judo (JEPSH), university sections, and Pôles Espoirs elite training in Besançon and Dijon; (2) professional training — a Qualiopi-certified institute (IRFEJJ) delivering CQP MAM, BPJEPS, DEJEPS, and a CAF federal animator certificate, with a new CFA status as of 2026 enabling apprenticeship support; and (3) governance — CORG grade examinations, the CRA arbitration commission, and a newly formed CRDPI disciplinary commission.

The league is funded through a diversified mix of public subsidies (Conseil Régional BFC, ANS, Ministère des Sports), AFDAS-backed apprenticeship financing, club affiliation and licensing fees routed through the FFJDA system, training fees (e.g., €2,050 for CQP MAM), competition and event revenues, and corporate sponsorships (Adidas, Crédit Agricole, Sport Comtois). Digital infrastructure is largely inherited from the FFJDA national platform (license management, JudoTV live streaming) supplemented by a regional interactive calendar. The organization is governed by a Conseil d'Administration led by President Dominique MARCHISET, with an administrative management Pole (PRAG) under Responsable Administratif & Financier Thierry CAQUINEAU and technical direction by Directeur Technique Régional Olivier CHAUVIN.

Name

LIGUE DE BOURGOGNE-FRANCHE-COMTE DE JUDO JUJITSU KENDO ET DISCIPLINES ASSOCIEES

Legal name

LIGUE DE BOURGOGNE-FRANCHE-COMTE DE JUDO JUJITSU KENDO ET DISCIPLINES ASSOCIEES

Website

https://liguebfc.ffjudo.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Ligue BFC de Judo is the official regional FFJDA federation coordinating judo, jujitsu, kendo, and related disciplines across eight departments of Burgundy-Franche-Comté, serving 300+ affiliated clubs through elite training centers, professional certification programs, and competition governance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Federation Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Spectator Sports (7112)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Amateur Sport Governing Bodies & Federations (National/Regional) (MPAKACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Grappling & Submission Arts Training (Judo, BJJ, Wrestling) (HSADADAC), Competition & Tournament Team Training (HSADADAJ), Rules, Officiating & Referee Associations (Officials/umpires bodies) (MPAKAFAK)

Keywords

• Judo federation services
• Martial arts training
• Instructor certification
• Sports competition organization
• Elite athlete development

Headquarters

HQ city

Besançon

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Training and Certification Fees: The league generates revenue through professional training programs including CQP MAM (2050€), BPJEPS, and DEJEPS certifications. These are eligible for AFDAS funding and apprenticeship arrangements.
2. Licensing and Affiliation: Revenue derived from club affiliations and licensed practitioner fees through the FFJDA federation system
3. Competition and Event Organization: Organization of regional competitions, tournaments, and training stages that may include registration fees

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Ligue de Bourgogne-Franche-Comté de Judo, Jujitsu, Kendo et Disciplines Associées is the regional sports federation acting as the territorial delegate of the Fédération Française de Judo (FFJDA) for the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region. It oversees affiliated clubs, organizes regional competitions and grade examinations (passages de grades), and delivers a full professional certification pathway for instructors through programs such as CQP MAM (Certificate of Qualification for Sports Animator), BPJEPS, DEJEPS, and CAF. The federation also operates elite training structures (Pôles Espoirs) to develop high-level athletes across judo and associated disciplines.

Product overview

The Ligue BFC de Judo is a regional sports federation managing judo, jujitsu, and related disciplines across Burgundy-Franche-Comté. It operates as a unified organization offering sports programs (competitive judo, veterans, para judo, arbitration, and university poles) alongside a comprehensive training ecosystem through its IRFEJJ institute. The training arm provides initial and continuing education from volunteer animator certificates (CAF) through professional diplomas (CQP MAM, BPJEPS, DEJEPS), with a newly established CFA for apprenticeship support. Key programs include Pole Espoirs elite youth centers, grade certification through CORG, and specialized wellness training services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Club Affiliation Services
• Instructor Certification Programs
• Regional Competitions and Grade Examinations

Quantifiable outcome

• Regional championships organized annually across all age categories
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Centre de Formation des Apprentis (CFA) - France JudocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Since 2026, the Ligue has constituted itself as a CFA (Apprenticeship Training Center), enabling direct support for clubs and apprentices in apprenticeship contract procedures.
• Service CiviqueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational civic service program enabling volunteer placements within sports organizations. The Ligue hosts Service Civique volunteers for mutual benefit.
• AdidasminorOthersEquipment sponsor providing Adidas kits and uniforms for the two Pôle Espoirs elite training centers for the 2026-2027 season.
• Sport ComtoisminorOthersRegional sports equipment supplier offering pre-season ordering operations with discounted pricing (minimum 10% discount) for affiliated clubs on judo equipment.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights12 records

Direct peers

• Ligue Nouvelle-Aquitaine de Judo: Regional judo league covering Nouvelle-Aquitaine under FFJDA. Direct peer in the same FFJDA delegate ecosystem, with overlapping training programs, competition circuits, and departmental committee structures.
• Ligue Occitanie de Judo: Another FFJDA regional league, comparable in size and program offering to the Ligue BFC, including instructor training, Pôle Espoirs, and para-judo programs in the Occitanie region.
• Ligue Grand Est de Judo: Neighboring FFJDA regional league for the Grand Est region. Direct peer providing the same federation-delegate services (training, competitions, Pôle Espoirs, grading) in an adjacent geography with comparable demographic profile.
• Ligue Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes de Judo: Another large FFJDA regional league serving the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Direct peer providing the same suite of training certifications, Pôle Espoirs, competitions, and grading examinations under the FFJDA delegate model.
• Ligue Île-de-France de Judo: Regional judo league covering Île-de-France, the largest FFJDA territorial delegation. Direct peer as another regional league operating instructor training, Pôle Espoirs, competitions and licensing under the same FFJDA framework, with a much larger urban addressable population.
• Ligue Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur de Judo: FFJDA regional league for the PACA region. Directly comparable as a regional judo federation offering instructor certifications, competitive events, and Pôle Espoirs within the same federation governance framework.

Broad incumbents

• International Judo Federation (IJF): Global governing body for judo, providing the international competition framework (World Tour, World Championships) to which French regional leagues feed athletes. Adjacent incumbent defining the broader competitive context the Ligue BFC operates within.
• Fédération Française de Judo (FFJDA): National judo federation governing the Ligue BFC as a territorial delegate. Functions as the parent governing body, defining licensing, training standards, and competition frameworks that the Ligue executes locally — making it the broadest incumbent and principal counterparty.
• Fédération Française de Judo-Jujitsu et Disciplines Associées (FFJDA) / France Judo: The national federation brand that operates the Sensei digital magazine, central licensing platform, and JudoTV — providing the digital and brand infrastructure that regional leagues like Ligue BFC leverage for member services.

Others

• Fédération Française de Lutte et Disciplines Associées: Adjacent French grappling-discipline federation. Comparable as another territorial-delegate-style national federation with regional committees, instructor training (BPJEPS), and Pôle Espoirs, but focused on wrestling rather than judo — relevant for context on French grappling ecosystem dynamics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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