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1°. Defining the activity

The combat sports coach is a professional who provides teaching, training, development and training in one of the disciplines for which he is a graduate: boxing, Thai-muay Thai boxing, fighting cane and stick, full American contact-boxing and related disciplines (semi-contact, light contact, no contact, first contact, full energy, full-defense, musical forms, super fight and American boxing, etc.), kickboxing, wrestling and related disciplines (sambo, grappling, Breton struggle, etc.) and the French boxing savate.

It accompanies beginners as well as audiences practicing the competition. It ensures their safety as well as that of third parties.

For more information: Article 2 of the orders creating the various combat sports references to the State Diploma of Youth, Popular Education and Specialty Sport "Sports Development" sport:

decreed on 29 June 2009 for the word "boxing";
arrested on 12 July 2007 for references to "Thai-muay Thai boxing" and "full contact";
arrested on 1 July 2008 for the words "fighting rod and stick" and "French boxing savate";
december 27, 2007 for kick-boxing;
May 18, 2010 for the word "wrestling and associated disciplines."

2°. Professional qualifications

a. National requirements

National legislation

Coaching activity is subject to the application of Article L. 212-1 of the Code of Sport, which requires specific certifications, including the State Diploma of Youth, Popular Education and Sport (DEJEPS).

As a sports teacher, the sports coach must hold a diploma, a professional title or a certificate of qualification:

guaranteeing its competence in terms of the safety of practitioners and third parties in the physical or sports activity under consideration;
recorded at the national directory of professional certifications .

Foreign diplomas may be admitted in equivalence to French diplomas by the Minister responsible for sports, after the opinion of the Commission for the Recognition of Qualifications placed with the Minister.

To go further Articles L. 212-1 and R. 212-84 of the Code of Sport.

Training

The DEJEPS sports development, regardless of the mention considered ("boxing," "kick-boxing," "fight and related disciplines," etc.), is classified as Level III, i.e. bac level 2.

DEJEPS is prepared through initial training, continuing education or validation of experience (VAE). For more information, you can see official website VAE.

Conditions for access to training leading to the DEJEPS mention "boxing"

The person concerned must:

Fill out the standard registration form with a photo ID
Be of age
Hold the Level 1 Civic Prevention and Relief Education Unit (PSC1);
pass the tests for access to training;
communicate a medical certificate of non-contradictory to the teaching and practice of boxing, less than three months old;
meet the required pedagogical requirements: being able to assess the objective risks associated with the practice of the discipline as well as the potential risks to the practitioner, mastering the behaviour and actions to be carried out in the event of an incident or accident and be able to implement a learning situation in opposition. These pre-requirements are checked when setting up a 30-minute learning situation in opposition, followed by a 20-minute interview;
produce a certificate justifying a group initiation experience in boxing, issued by the legal manager of the structure or structures in which the candidate has acquired this experience;
produce the certificate, issued by the National Technical Director of Boxing, of passing a technical test of the "bronze glove" level. This test, organized by the French Boxing Federation, aims to attest to the technical and tactical mastery of boxing by the candidate.

Some training organizations may require the release of other documents upon registration (such as a census certificate). For more information, it is advisable to get closer to the training organization in question.

Under certain conditions, exemptions can be obtained for certain events. For more information, it is advisable to refer to articles 4, 6 and following of the order of 29 June 2009 mentioned above.

Conditions for access to training leading to DEJEPS mention "Thai-muay Thai boxing"

The person concerned must:

Fill out the standard registration form with a photo ID
Be of age
certificate of first aid training (PSC1 type, AFPS);
pass the tests for access to training;
communicate a medical certificate of non-contradictory to the teaching and practice of Thai-muay Thai boxing, less than three months old;
meet the required pedagogical requirements: being able to assess the objective risks associated with the practice of the discipline as well as the potential risks to the practitioner, mastering the behaviour and actions to be carried out in the event of an incident or accident and be able to implement an introductory session in Thai-muay Thai boxing safely. These pre-requirements are verified when a 30-minute Thai-muay Thai boxing introductory session is set up, followed by a 20-minute interview, which results in the presentation of a certificate of success by the national technical director. Contact sports
produce a certificate, issued by the National Technical Director of Contact Sports, of passing a technical test including a demonstration in opposition situations in three 2-minute sessions in Thai-muay Thai boxing;
produce a certificate, issued by the National Technical Director of Contact Sports, coaching experience in Thai-Muay Thai boxing and assimilated disciplines lasting 300 hours over the past three years.

Under certain conditions, exemptions can be obtained for certain events. For more information, it is advisable to refer to articles 4, 6 and following of the order of 12 July 2007 mentioned above.

Conditions for access to training leading to the DEJEPS designation "fighting rod and stick"

The person concerned must:

Fill out the standard registration form with a photo ID
Be of age
certificate of first aid training (PSC1 type, AFPS);
pass the tests for access to training;
communicate a medical certificate of non-contradictory to the teaching and practice of the combat cane or baton, less than three months old;
meet the required pedagogical requirements: be able to assess the objective risks associated with the practice of the discipline and anticipate potential risks to the practitioner, master the behaviour and actions to be carried out in the event of an incident or and be able to implement an opposition session. These pre-requirements are verified during the setting up of an opposition session, followed by an interview which gives rise to the presentation of a certificate of success by the national technical director of savate, French boxing and associated disciplines;
produce a certificate of group animation experience issued by the legal manager of the structure or structures in which the candidate has exercised;
produce a certificate, issued by the national technical director of savate, French boxing and related disciplines, of success in a test highlighting a minimum technical mastery in the discipline "fighting cane and stick".

Some additional documents may be requested (copy of the national identity card, certificate of participation in the day of appeal to the defence, certificate of civil liability, etc.). For more information, it is advisable to check with the training centre in question.

Under certain conditions, exemptions can be obtained for certain events. For more information, it is advisable to refer to articles 4, 6 and following of the decree of 1 July 2008 mentioned above.

Conditions for access to training leading to the DEJEPS designation "full contact-box American"

The person concerned must:

Fill out the standard registration form with a photo ID
Be of age
certificate of first aid training (PSC1 type, AFPS);
pass the tests for access to training;
communicate a medical certificate of non-contradictory to the teaching and practice of the discipline, less than three months old;
meet the required pedagogical requirements: be able to assess the objective risks associated with the practice of the discipline and anticipate potential risks to the practitioner, master the behaviour and actions to be carried out in the event of an incident or and be able to implement a 30-minute American full-box introductory session, followed by a 20-minute interview. Once verified, the National Technical Director of Contact Sports issues a certificate of success to the prior requirements;
produce a certificate, issued by the National Technical Director of Contact Sports, of passing a technical test consisting of a demonstration in opposition situation in three 2-minute sessions in full Contact-Box In the United States;
produce a certificate, issued by the National Technical Director of Contact Sports, of a 300-hour full-box Experience in the United States over the past three years.

Under certain conditions, exemptions can be obtained for certain events. For more information, it is advisable to refer to articles 4, 6 and following of the order of 12 July 2007 mentioned above.

Conditions for access to training leading to the DEJEPS "kick-boxing"

The person concerned must:

Fill out the standard registration form with a photo ID
Be of age
certificate of first aid training (PSC1 type, AFPS);
pass the tests for access to training;
communicate a medical certificate of non-contradictory to the teaching and practice of kickboxing, less than three months old;
meet the prior pedagogical requirements: be able to assess the objective risks associated with the practice of the discipline and to anticipate the potential risks to the practitioner, to master the behaviour and actions to be carried out in the event of an incident or and be able to implement a safe kickboxing introductory session. These prerequisites are checked during the setting up of a 30-minute kickboxing introductory session, followed by a 20-minute interview. Once verified, these prior requirements are certified by the National Technical Director of Contact Sports;
produce the certificate, issued by the National Technical Director of Contact Sports, of passing a technical test consisting of a demonstration in opposition situation in three 2-minute kickboxing sessions;
produce the certificate, issued by the National Technical Director of Contact Sports, of 300-hour kickboxing coaching experience over the past three years.

Under certain conditions, exemptions can be obtained for certain events. For more information, it is advisable to refer to articles 4, 6 and following of the order of 27 December 2007 mentioned above.

Conditions for access to training leading to DEJEPS mention "fight and associated disciplines"

The person concerned must:

Fill out the standard registration form with a photo ID
Be of age
certificate of first aid training (PSC1 type, AFPS);
pass the tests for access to training;
communicate a medical certificate of non-contradictory to the teaching and practice of the discipline in question, less than three months old;
meet the required pedagogical requirements: be able to assess the objective risks associated with the practice of the discipline and anticipate potential risks to the practitioner, master the behaviour and actions to be carried out in the event of an incident or and be able to implement a technical and tactical development session in combat or in an associated discipline. These pre-requirements are verified when setting up a 30-minute technical and tactical development session, followed by a 20-minute interview;
produce a certificate, issued by the National Technical Director of Wrestling, of passing a 30-minute pedagogical test including the supervision of an introductory session in wrestling or in one of the associated disciplines, the choice of the Candidate
produce a certificate, issued by the National Technical Director of The Fight, of success in a test to verify technical gestures in combat or in an associated discipline, the choice of the candidate, consisting of technical demonstrations of a level Following:- blue mastery in Olympic wrestling,
- sixth place in Breton wrestling (gouren),
- blue belt in sambo,
- blue grade in grappling.

Under certain conditions, exemptions can be obtained for certain events. For more information, it is advisable to refer to articles 4, 6 and following of the order of 18 May 2010 mentioned above.

Conditions of access to training leading to the DEJEPS mention "French boxing savate"

The person concerned must:

Fill out the standard registration form with a photo ID
Be of age
certificate of first aid training (PSC1 type, AFPS);
pass the tests for access to training;
communicate a medical certificate of non-contradictory to the teaching and practice of French boxing savate, less than three months old;
meet the required pedagogical requirements: be able to assess the objective risks associated with the practice of the discipline and anticipate potential risks to the practitioner, master the behaviour and actions to be carried out in the event of an incident or accident and be able to implement an opposition situation. These pre-requirements are checked when setting up an opposition situation, followed by an interview. The success of this test resulted in the issuance of a certificate by the national technical director of the French savate and associated disciplines;
produce a certificate, issued by the national technical director of the French savate and associated disciplines, of success in a technical test of French boxing savate attesting to the mastery of gestures and techniques of the discipline;
produce a certificate issued by the legal manager of the structure or structures in which the candidate has gained group animation experience.

Under certain conditions, exemptions can be obtained for certain events. For more information, it is advisable to refer to articles 4, 6 and following of the decree of 1 July 2008 mentioned above.

Good to know

Individuals with the Senior State Diploma of Youth, Popular Education and Sport (DESJEPS) specialty sports performance may also practice as a sports coach. This Level II state diploma is issued by the Regional Director of Youth and Sports. To practice in combat sports, the trainer will opt for one of the following MENTIONs of desJEPS: "boxing," "Thai-muay Thai boxing," "full American contact-boxing," "kick-boxing," "fight and associated disciplines" or "French boxing savate." More information on admission requirements and training leading up to graduation.

To go further Articles D. 212-35 and following of the Code of Sport, ordered on 20 November 2006 organising the State Diploma of Youth, Popular Education and Specialty Sport "Sports Development" issued by the Ministry for Youth and Youth sports and all of the aforementioned decrees creating the various references to martial arts.

Costs associated with qualification

Training at DEJEPS sports development, regardless of the mention chosen, is paid (variable cost depending on the mentions). For more details , it is advisable to get closer to the training organization in question.

b. EU nationals: for temporary and occasional exercise (Freedom to provide services)

European Union (EU) nationalsEuropean Economic Area (EEA) legally established in one of these states may carry out the same activity in France on a temporary and occasional basis on the condition that it has sent a prior declaration of activity to the prefect of the department of the delivery.

If the activity or training leading there is not regulated in the Member State of origin or the state of the place of establishment, the national must also justify having carried out this activity for at least the equivalent of two full-time years in the in the last ten years prior to the benefit.

European nationals wishing to practise in France on a temporary or occasional basis must have the language skills necessary to carry out the activity in France, in particular in order to guarantee the safety of the activities and its ability to alert emergency services.

To go further Articles L. 212-7 and R. 212-92 to R. 212-94 of the Code of Sport.

c. EU nationals: for a permanent exercise (Freedom of establishment)

A national of an EU or EEA state may settle in France to practice permanently, if he fulfils one of the following four conditions:

If the Member State of origin regulates access or the exercise of the activity:

hold a certificate of competency or a training certificate issued by the competent authority of an EU or EEA state that certifies a level of qualification at least equivalent to the level immediately lower than that required in France;
be the holder of a title acquired in a third state and admitted in equivalence to an EU or EEA state and justify having carried out this activity for at least two years full-time in that state.

If the Member State of origin does not regulate access or the exercise of the activity:

justify having been active in an EU or EEA state, full-time for at least two years in the last ten years, or, in the case of part-time exercise, justifying an activity of equivalent duration and holding a certificate qualification issued by the competent authority of one of these states, which attests to a readiness for the exercise of the activity, as well as a level of qualification at least equivalent to the level immediately lower than that required in France;
be holder of a qualification certificate at least equivalent to the level immediately lower than that required in France, issued by the competent authority of an EU or EEA state and sanctioning regulated training aimed at specifically the exercise of all or part of the activities mentioned in Article L. 212-1 of the Code of Sport, consisting of a cycle of study supplemented, if necessary, by vocational training, internship or professional practice.

If the national meets one of the four conditions mentioned above, the qualification requirement required to practise is deemed satisfied.

However, if the professional qualifications of the national differ substantially from the qualifications required in France which would not guarantee the safety of practitioners and third parties, he may be required to submit to an aptitude test or completing an adjustment course (see below "Good to know: compensation measures").

The national must have the knowledge of the French language necessary to carry out his activity in France, in particular in order to guarantee the safety of physical and sporting activities and his ability to alert the emergency services.

To go further Articles L. 212-7 and R. 212-88 to R. 212-90 of the Code of Sport.

3°. Conditions of honorability

It is forbidden to practice as a combat sports coach in France for persons who have been convicted of any crime or for any of the following offences:

torture and acts of barbarism;
Sexual assaults;
drug trafficking;
Endangering others;
pimping and the resulting offences;
endangering minors;
illicit use of substance or plant classified as narcotics or provocation to the illicit use of narcotics;
violations of Articles L. 235-25 to L. 235-28 of the Code of Sport;
as a punishment complementary to a tax offence: a temporary ban on practising, directly or by person interposed, on behalf of himself or others, any industrial, commercial or liberal profession ( Section 1750 of the General Tax Code).

In addition, no one may teach, facilitate or supervise a physical or sporting activity with minors, if he has been the subject of an administrative measure prohibiting him from participating, in any capacity, in the management and supervision of institutions and bodies subject to legislation or regulations relating to the protection of minors in a holiday and leisure centre, as well as youth groups, or if it has been the subject of an administrative measure to suspend these same functions.

To go further Article L. 212-9 of the Code of Sport.

4°. Reporting requirement (for the purpose of obtaining the professional sports educator card)

Anyone wishing to practice any of the professions governed by Article L. 212-1 of the Code of Sport must declare his activity to the prefect of the department of the place where he intends to practice as principal. This declaration triggers the obtaining of a business card.

The declaration must be renewed every five years.

Competent authority

The declaration should be addressed to the Departmental Directorate of Social Cohesion (DDCS) or Departmental Directorate for Social Cohesion and Population Protection (DDCSPP) of the practice department or the main exercise, or directly in line on the official website .

Time

Within one month of filing the declaration file, the prefecture sends an acknowledgement to the registrant. The business card, valid for five years, is then addressed to the registrant.

Supporting documents

The supporting documents to be provided are:

Cerfa 12699*02 ;
A copy of a valid ID
A photo ID
A statement on the honour attesting to the accuracy of the information in the form;
A copy of each of the diplomas, titles, certificates invoked;
A copy of the authorization to practice, or, if necessary, the equivalency of the diploma;
a medical certificate of non-contradictory to the practice and supervision of the physical or sporting activities concerned, less than one year old.

If you have a return renewal, you should contact:

Form Cerfa 12699*02 ;
A photo ID
A copy of the valid review certificate for qualifications subject to the recycling requirement;
a medical certificate of non-contradictory to the practice and supervision of the physical or sporting activities concerned, less than one year old.

In addition, in all cases, the prefecture will itself request the release of an extract of less than three months from the registrant's criminal record to verify that there is no disability or prohibition of practice.

Cost

Free.

To go further Articles L. 212-11, R. 212-85 and A. 212-176 to A. 212-178 of the Code of Sport.

5°. Qualifications process and formalities

a. Make a prior declaration of activity for EU nationals engaged in temporary and occasional activity (LPS)

EU or EEA nationals legally established in one of these states who wish to practise in France on a temporary or occasional basis must make a prior declaration of activity before the first provision of services.

If the claimant wishes to make a new benefit in France, this prior declaration must be renewed.

In order to avoid serious damage to the safety of the beneficiaries, the prefect may, during the first benefit, carry out a preliminary check of the claimant's professional qualifications.

Competent authority

The prior declaration of activity should be addressed to the Departmental Directorate in charge of Social Cohesion (DDCS) or to the Departmental Directorate in charge of Social Cohesion and Population Protection (DDCSPP) of the department where the declarer wants to perform his performance.

Time

Within one month of receiving the declaration file, the prefect notifies the claimant:

or a request for further information (in this case, the prefect has two months to give his answer);
or a receipt for a service delivery statement if it does not conduct a qualifications check. In this case, service delivery may begin;
or that it is conducting the qualifications check. In this case, the prefect then issues the claimant a receipt allowing him to start his performance or, if the verification of the qualifications reveals substantial differences with the professional qualifications required in France, the prefect submits the claimant to an aptitude test (see infra "Good to know: compensation measures").

In all cases, in the absence of a response within the aforementioned deadlines, the claimant is deemed to be legally active in France.

Supporting documents

The activity pre-report file must include:

A copy of the declaration form provided in Schedule II-12-3 of the Code of Sport;
A photo ID
A copy of an ID
A copy of the certificate of competency or training title;
A copy of the documents attesting that the registrant is legally established in the Member State of the institution and that he does not incur any prohibition, even temporary, from practising (translated into French by a certified translator);
in the event that neither the activity nor the training leading to this activity is regulated in the Establishment Member State, a copy of any documents justifying that the registrant has carried out this activity in that State for at least the equivalent of two years full time over the past ten years (translated into French by a certified translator);
one of the three documents to choose from (if not, an interview will be held):- A copy of a certificate of qualification issued after training in French,
- A copy of a French-level certificate issued by a specialized institution,
- a copy of a document attesting to professional experience acquired in France.

Cost

Free.

Remedies

Any litigation must be exercised within two months of notification of the decision to the relevant administrative court.

To go further Articles R. 212-92 and following, A. 212-182-2 and subsequent articles and Appendix II-12-3 of the Code of Sport.

b. Make a pre-declaration of activity for EU nationals for a permanent exercise (LE)

Any EU or EEA national qualified to carry out all or part of the activities mentioned in Article L. 212-1 of the Code of Sport, and wishing to settle in France, must make a statement to the prefect of the department in which he intends exercise as a principal.

This declaration allows the registrant to obtain a professional card and thus to practice legally in France under the same conditions as French nationals.

The declaration must be renewed every five years.

In the event of a substantial difference from the qualification required in France, the prefect may refer the qualifications recognition committee to the Minister for Sport for advice. They may also decide to subject the national to an aptitude test or an accommodation course (see below: "Good to know: compensation measures").

Competent authority

The declaration should be addressed to the Departmental Directorate in charge of Social Cohesion (DDCS) or to the Departmental Directorate in charge of Social Cohesion and Population Protection (DDCSPP).

Time

The prefect's decision to issue the business card comes within three months of the submission of the full file by the registrant. This period may be extended by one month on a reasoned decision. If the prefect decides not to issue the professional card or to subject the declarant to a compensation measure (fitness test or internship), his decision must be motivated.

Supporting documents for the first declaration of activity

The activity report file should include:

A copy of the declaration form provided in Schedule II-12-2-a of the Code of Sport;
A photo ID
A copy of a valid ID
a medical certificate of non-contradictory to the practice and supervision of physical or sporting activities, less than one year old (translated by a certified translator);
A copy of the certificate of competency or training title, accompanied by documents describing the training course (program, hourly volume, nature and duration of internships carried out), translated into French by a certified translator;
If so, a copy of any evidence justifying work experience (translated into French by a certified translator);
If the training document has been obtained in a third state, copies of the documents attesting that the title has been admitted as an equivalency in an EU or EEA state that regulates the activity;
one of the three documents to choose from (if not, an interview will be held):- A copy of a certificate of qualification issued after training in French,
- A copy of a French-level certificate issued by a specialized institution,
- A copy of a document attesting to professional experience acquired in France;
documents attesting that the registrant was not the subject of any of the convictions or measures referred to in Articles L. 212-9 and L. 212-13 of the Code of Sport (translated into French by a certified translator) in the Member State of origin.

Evidence for a renewal of activity declaration

The activity renewal file must include:

A copy of the return renewal form, modeled on Schedule II-12-2-b of the Code of Sport;
A photo ID
a medical certificate of non-contradictory to the practice and supervision of physical or sporting activities, less than one year old.

Cost

Free.

Remedies

Any litigation must be exercised within two months of notification of the decision to the relevant administrative court.

To go further Articles R. 212-88 to R. 212-91, A. 212-182 and Schedules II-12-2-a and II-12-b of the Code of Sport.

Good to know: compensation measures

If there is a substantial difference between the qualification of the applicant and that required in France to carry out the same activity, the prefect refers the commission for recognition of qualifications, placed with the Minister in charge of sports. This commission, after reviewing and investigating the file, issues, within the month of its referral, a notice which it sends to the prefect.

In its opinion, the commission can:

believe that there is indeed a substantial difference between the qualification of the registrant and that required in France. In this case, the commission proposes to subject the registrant to an aptitude test or an adjustment course. It defines the nature and precise modalities of these compensation measures (the nature of the tests, the terms of their organisation and evaluation, the period of organisation, the content and duration of the internship, the types of structures that can accommodate the trainee, etc.) ;
that there is no substantial difference between the qualification of the registrant and that required in France.

Upon receipt of the commission's opinion, the prefect notifies the registrant of his reasoned decision (he is not obliged to follow the commission's advice):

If the registrant requires compensation, he or she has one month to choose between the aptitude test and the accommodation course. The prefect then issues a business card to the registrant who has complied with the compensation measures. On the other hand, if the course or the aptitude test is not satisfactory, the prefect notifies his reasoned decision to refuse to issue the professional card to the person concerned;
if he does not require compensation, the prefect issues a business card to the person concerned.

To go further Articles R. 212-84 and D. 212-84-1 of the Code of Sport.

c. Remedies

French assistance centre

The ENIC-NARIC Centre is the French centre for information on academic and professional recognition of diplomas.

Solvit

SOLVIT is a service provided by the National Administration of each Member State of the European Union or party to the EEA agreement. Its aim is to find a solution to a dispute between an EU national and the administration of another of these states. SOLVIT intervenes in particular in the recognition of professional qualifications.

Conditions

The person concerned can only use SOLVIT if he establishes:

that the public administration of one EU state has not respected its rights under EU law as a citizen or business of another EU state;
that it has not already initiated legal action (administrative action is not considered as such).

Procedure

The national must complete a online complaint form .

Once his file has been submitted, SOLVIT contacts him within a week to request, if necessary, additional information and to verify that the problem is within his competence.

Supporting documents

To enter SOLVIT, the national must communicate:

Full contact details
Detailed description of his problem
all the evidence in the file (for example, correspondence and decisions received from the relevant administrative authority).

Time

SOLVIT is committed to finding a solution within ten weeks of the day the case was taken over by the SOLVIT centre in the country in which the problem occurred.

Cost

Free.

Outcome of the procedure

At the end of the 10-week period, SOLVIT presents a solution:

If this solution resolves the dispute over the application of European law, the solution is accepted and the case is closed;
if there is no solution, the case is closed as unresolved and referred to the European Commission.

More information

SOLVIT in France: General Secretariat for European Affairs, 68 rue de Bellechasse, 75700 Paris ( official website ).