France Judo announces that it has held, since January 1, 2026, the Adapted Para Judo delegation, allocated by ministerial decree.
This delegation is aimed at people with psychological and/or mental disabilities and marks a new stage in the Federation’s ambition: to make judo inclusive, structured and accessible to all, from the development of the practice to the highest level of performance.
A delegation which completes France Judo’s commitment to para judo.
This recognition complements the delegations already acquired in 2016 for para judo for people with sensory (visual and hearing) and physical disabilities. With Adapted Para Judo, France Judo consolidates the overall coherence of its action in the service of accessibility and the structuring of courses.
An already strong dynamic in the region.
Adapted Para Judo already represents a reality in the network: 5,900 licensees and more than 1,500 clubs concerned. This delegation aims to strengthen and accelerate the development of the practice, as close as possible to the territories and the needs of practitioners.
Three priorities: access, structuring, support.
As part of this delegation, France Judo places emphasis on operational priorities:
Expand access to the practice across the entire territory and reduce areas with less coverage;
Strengthen supervision by supporting teacher training and securing practice;
Structuring pathways from leisure to competition, by consolidating bridges with medico-social and educational structures.
Stéphane NOMIS, President of France Judo.
“This delegation is a decisive step in growing Adapted Para Judo as close as possible to clubs and territories. It reinforces our commitment to judo that is accessible, demanding and faithful to its values: a practice for everyone, from the first tatami to the highest level.”
Get information and get closer to a club.
The practice of para judo and adapted para judo is offered in clubs affiliated with France Judo, within dedicated sections or inclusive slots.
For any questions: parajudo@ffjudo.com
About France Judo.
The French Federation of Judo, Jujitsu, Kendo and Associated Disciplines (FFJDA) has 580,000 members spread across 5,200 affiliated clubs. She has 70 Olympic medals including 18 titles as well as 23 Paralympic medals including 4 titles. Judo is both a sport, a martial art, but also an intellectual, physical and moral educational method, based on the 8 values of its Moral Code: politeness, courage, sincerity, honor, modesty, respect, self-control and friendship.
