LIGUE PACA JUDO

What LIGUE PACA JUDO does

Ligue PACA de Judo (also known as Ligue Sud de Judo, PACA JUDO) is the official regional judo federation for the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southern France, operating as a territorial entity of the Fédération Française de Judo (FFJUDO). The league coordinates the development, training, and competitive practice of judo and jujitsu across six departmental committees — Alpes-de-Haute-Provence (04), Hautes-Alpes (05), Alpes-Maritimes (06), Bouches-du-Rhône (13), Var (83), and Vaucluse (84) — through a network of more than 150 affiliated clubs. It is governed by a Conseil d'Administration led by President Lionel GIGLI and Vice-President Secretary General Anita GOMEZ LOGOS, with headquarters at 4 Rue Ranque in Marseille and a secondary office at the Maison Régionale des Sports in Mandelieu-la-Napoule.

The league's service portfolio spans the entire judo development pathway. It operates two elite training centers — Pôle France Marseille, established in 1981 at Lycée Saint Exupéry and recognized by the Ministry of Youth and Sports, and Pôle Espoir Nice, opened in September 2013 at Lycée du Parc Impérial — and runs IRFEJJ, its certified training organization (QUALIOPI since 9 September 2021, DATADOCK, DREETS declaration No. 931 310 217 13), which delivers BPJEPS Mention Judo Jujitsu, CQP Moniteur Arts Martiaux, federal animateur and assistant professor certificates, and continuing education. Complementary programs include refereeing and sports commissary training, high-dan-grade cultural and kata activities, veterans judo (30+), para-judo, the Opération 100 Ceintures Noires / QPV social-development initiative, Service Civique volunteer placements, regional competition organization, and dan/kyu grade examinations.

As a non-profit sports association under French law, Ligue PACA de Judo derives revenue from three principal streams: (i) license and club affiliation fees routed through the FFJUDO licensing system (moncompte.ffjudo.com) on a recurring basis, (ii) professional training and certification fees from IRFEJJ candidates, and (iii) institutional and corporate sponsorship, including PSF and FND grants from the Agence Nationale du Sport (ANS), funding from Région Sud, the Ministère des Sports, DRAJES, OPCO AFDAS, and partners such as CFA Futurosud, CREPS PACA, Mizuno France, Crédit Agricole, Leader Sport, and JudoTV. No revenue figures are publicly disclosed; growth signals are largely operational — record participation at the 2026 Coupe de France minimes par équipes de départements (85+ male teams, 76+ female teams, 1,600+ fighters, four medals) and sustained podium presence (six consecutive years for male teams, three for female teams).

Name

LIGUE PACA JUDO

Legal name

Ligue PACA de Judo

Website

https://ligue-sud-judo.ffjudo.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ligue PACA de Judo (Ligue Sud de Judo) is the FFJUDO regional federation coordinating judo and jujitsu across six departments of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur through licensing, certified training (IRFEJJ), competition organization, and two elite training centers.

Ownership category

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Product category

Sports Federation Services

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), Spectator Sports (71121)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Combat Sports Gyms (Boxing, Kickboxing, Muay Thai) (HSADADAB), Competition & Tournament Team Training (HSADADAJ)

Keywords

• Regional judo federation
• Martial arts training
• Judo competition organization
• Instructor certification programs
• Elite athlete development

Headquarters

HQ city

Marseille

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Licence et affiliation clubs: Revenue generated through club affiliations and individual licenses under the FFJUDO federation umbrella. The league coordinates judo activities across 6 departments in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region.
2. Formation et certification: Formation fees for professional certifications including BPJEPS, CQP MAM, and federal diplomas. Declared training organization number 931 310 217 13.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ligue PACA Judo is a regional sports federation that organizes, governs, and develops judo and jujitsu practice across six departments in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. It coordinates club affiliations and licenses under the FFJUDO umbrella, delivers professional instructor certification (BPJEPS, CQP MAM, federal diplomas) through its QUALIOPI-certified training organization IRFEJJ, runs two elite training centers (Pôle France Marseille and Pôle Espoir Nice), and organizes regional competitions, grading examinations, refereeing programs, and inclusive initiatives (para-judo, veterans, 100 Ceintures Noires/QPV).

Product overview

LIGUE PACA JUDO (Ligue Sud de Judo) is a regional judo league organization under the French Judo Federation, serving the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur territory. It operates as a multi-product sports organization offering: (1) training and certification through IRFEJJ including BPJEPS and CQP professional qualifications, federal animateur and assistant professor certificates; (2) elite athlete development via Pôle France Marseille and Pôle Espoir Nice high-level training centers; (3) refereeing and commissarial training; (4) high dan grade (Hauts Grades) cultural and kata programs; (5) veterans, social development (100 Ceintures Noires/QPV), and Service Civique programs; and (6) regional competition organization and grade certification services. The organization functions as a traditional sports federation league rather than a technology product company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Institut Régional pour la Formation et l'Enseignement du Judo Jujitsu (IRFEJJ)
• BPJEPS Mention Judo Jujitsu
• CQP Moniteur Arts Martiaux (CQP M.A.M.)
• Pôle France Marseille
• Pôle Espoir Nice
• Refereeing (Arbitrage) Programs
• Vétérans (Veterans) Program
• Opération 100 Ceintures Noires / QPV
• Regional Competition Organization Services
• Grade Certification Services

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Mizuno FrancemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerEquipment sponsor for judo equipment and sportswear. Visible in federation and regional league materials.
• CFA FuturosudcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerApprenticeship training center (CFA) partner for BPJEPS judo apprenticeship programs. Provides vocational training infrastructure.
• CREPS PACAmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRegional center for sports expertise supporting elite training and development programs.
• Crédit AgricoleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBanking partner providing financial services support to the regional league.
• AFDAScoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOPCO for the sports sector providing funding for professional training of employees and executives in judo clubs.
• Service CiviquemajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNational civic service program allowing clubs to host volunteers for community engagement and judo promotion.
• Leader SportminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSports equipment retailer for judo supplies.
• FFJUDO (Fédération Française de Judo)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational federation providing governance, competition frameworks, certification standards, and licensing systems.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ligue Hauts-de-France de Judo: Regional judo league for the Hauts-de-France region under FFJUDO. Comparable in structure, role within the national federation, and product offerings (training, certification, departmental coordination).
• Ligue Île-de-France de Judo: Another FFJUDO regional league serving the Île-de-France territory. Most directly comparable as a peer regional federation offering training programs, elite training centers, and competition organization under the same national framework.
• Ligue Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes de Judo: Regional judo league for the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region under FFJUDO. Comparable in scope, mission, and product mix (training centers, certifications, departmental committees) to Ligue PACA.
• Ligue Nouvelle-Aquitaine de Judo: FFJUDO regional league covering the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. Operates with similar governance, training certification programs, and competition organization responsibilities as Ligue PACA.

Broad incumbents

• Fédération Française de Judo (FFJUDO): The national judo federation and parent organization of Ligue PACA. Directly comparable as the governing body providing licensing, certification, and competition frameworks that the Ligue executes regionally.
• Fédération Française de Karaté et Disciplines Associées: National federation for karate and associated disciplines. Comparable as a French combat sports federation with similar regional league structure, training certification (BPJEPS/CQP), and government funding relationships.
• Fédération Française de Boxe: National boxing federation in France. Comparable in structure (regional leagues under national federation), training certification programs, elite athlete development, and government/Ministry of Sports partnerships.

Others

• UFOLEP: Multi-sport federation affiliated with the French labor movement offering recreational and competitive judo programming. Comparable as an alternative organizational structure for amateur judo in France with regional leagues and inclusive programming.
• Comité National Olympique et Sportif Français (CNOSF): National Olympic committee umbrella organization coordinating French sports federations. Comparable as the higher-tier governing body that channels government funding (ANS) and policy frameworks to member federations like Ligue PACA's parent FFJUDO.

Regional players

• Union Nationale des Clubs Universitaires de Judo: Federation Française du Sport Universitaire (FFSU) coordinates university-level sport including judo. Comparable as a judo development organization focused on a specific practitioner segment (students) within France, with similar certification and competition roles.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ligue-paca-judo

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

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