Career
He was one of the few non-Japanese to reach the level of 9th Dan and has been officially recognized by both the French Judo and Ju-Jitsu Federation (FFJDA) and the IFNB (International Federation Nippon Budo). This title is not officially recognized by the Kodokan. He was also famous for defeating judo heavyweight Anton Geesink.
First Frenchman, along with Henri Courtine, to participate in the first World Judo Championships in 1956
Semi-finalist all categories at the 1958 World Judo Championships in Tokyo
Former Coach of the French Olympic Judo and Ju-Jitsu Team
Former National Technical Advisor for Judo and Ju-Jitsu at the French National Judo and Ju-Jitsu Federation (FFJDA)
Former Captain of the French National Judo and Ju-Jitsu Team.
