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Alexis Plantard

Alexis Plantard teaches BJJ in Phuket, where his Dojo has guided young grapplers through pandemic closure, relocation and international competition.

Biography

Alexis Plantard teaches Brazilian jiu-jitsu in gi and no-gi formats at Phuket's Dojo, encouraging pupils to adapt across grappling disciplines. His French club's archive traces his judo beginnings to Beaune-la-Rolande, where he trained with his father under Serge Delvint. Four years at US Orléans brought instruction from David Manas, Eric Frémont and Olivier Depierre. Family circumstances then took him to Gaillard and Guy Patris. Practising kata twice weekly with Fabrice Tridoni preceded his judo black belt in 2006. He was planning international-business studies and a teaching qualification; the club later singled out his kindness towards younger members. He also described his own training in an undated written entry on the International Judo Federation's website. Based in Phuket, he combined weights with pushing and pulling vehicles and endurance exercise. A judo camp with Lukas Krpalek in Prague formed another part of that account. Plantard founded the Dojo at Blue Tree in 2020. An opening almost immediately followed by pandemic closure meant the school's early development was interrupted. Reopening allowed him to prepare its first young competition group. By March 2024, his teaching there encompassed judo, jiu-jitsu and wrestling. The pupils' early outings included national jiu-jitsu events and December 2020's Siam Cup BJJ tournament. Plantard wanted to create opportunities to reach national teams while keeping daily practice enjoyable. One emerging pupil was Kenneth Thongsong. In February 2022, after two years at the Dojo, Kenneth was selected for an international judo competition. Plantard presented the experience accumulated in training and national events as preparation for that next step. Conduct mattered more to Plantard than the status of a belt. His own account of a 2022 wrestling defeat in Romania illustrated that emphasis: he and opponent Dieudonné Dolassem subsequently shared a meal and discussed their match. In April 2023, he praised his pupils' adaptability across competition formats. His own national gold came in Tachi Waza. Two April training camps had already taken place; further May and summer sessions were still plans. Keeping the group together became a practical problem in November 2024, when Blue Tree's announced January closure left him looking for another home for the Dojo. He wanted premises near Cherng Talay so existing pupils and their families could continue attending. Overseas competitions were already booked, with travel arrangements made. The search for space and financial support therefore concerned the continuation of their training as well as a new address. His assessments of pupils remained individual. In June 2025, The Phuket News reported his appreciation of Naylia's six months of effort before a first win, Danil's precision and Sagit's Japanese-influenced style. Geoffrey had entered his first tournament without winning a medal, but Plantard valued the experience. He continued competing himself: that report recorded a national Kurash gold and a World Masters Games judo silver on 23 May. By November 2025, after months without a base, the Dojo had opened in Manik. Plantard hoped its 400-square-metre premises would accommodate 100 child students within a year. That was an ambition for the new school. At the Thailand Judo Cup, his contribution had been recognised with a coaching award; his daughter Lea received a fighter award. The same newspaper's July 2026 account followed a longer mentorship. David Magomedov had spent six years with Plantard, progressing from a beginner to international cadet judo. The coach accompanied him to competitions and camps and reportedly obtained Russian cadet-team coaching accreditation to continue working with him. Their trips had included defeats; Plantard stressed the learning available through competition and training alongside other athletes.

Sources for this profile

  • Judo Club de Gaillard, 2006–07 club archive.(opens in a new tab)

    • His French club traced his judo beginnings to his father and coach Serge Delvint at Beaune-la-Rolande, then four years at US Orléans with David Manas, Eric Frémont and Olivier Depierre. Family circumstances brought him to Gaillard and Guy Patris. Twice-weekly kata work with Fabrice Tridoni preceded his 2006 judo black belt; he planned international-business study and a teaching qualification. The club later praised his kindness with younger members.

      Where in the source: October 2006 personal account; March 2007 youth assessment.

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  • IJF, Plantard training entry, undated.(opens in a new tab)

    • In an undated written IJF entry, Plantard described Phuket conditioning through weights, vehicle pushing and pulling, and endurance work, alongside a judo training camp with Lukas Krpalek in Prague.

      Where in the source: Named entrant and written description.

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  • The Phuket News, Dojo founding report, 15 January 2021.(opens in a new tab)

    • Plantard founded Blue Tree’s Dojo in 2020. Its students entered national jiu-jitsu events and December’s Siam Cup BJJ tournament; his stated aims combined national-team opportunities with enjoyable daily practice.

      Where in the source: School origins, competitions and closing aims.

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  • The Phuket News, Plantard interview, 7 October 2022.(opens in a new tab)

    • Plantard valued pupils’ conduct over belt status. After losing a 2022 wrestling contest in Romania, he recalled the respect exchanged with Dieudonné Dolassem; afterwards the opponents ate together, talking through the bout.

      Where in the source: Dojo values and post-contest meeting.

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  • The Phuket News, Kenneth Thongsong report, 27 February 2022.(opens in a new tab)

    • In February 2022, Plantard described Kenneth Thongsong’s two years of training at the Blue Tree Dojo before selection for an international judo competition, emphasizing experience as preparation for higher-level competition.

      Where in the source: Kenneth selection and coach assessment.

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  • The Phuket News, Dojo report, 20 April 2023.(opens in a new tab)

    • At the Dojo, Plantard coached pupils in gi and no-gi Brazilian jiu-jitsu alongside other grappling disciplines. In April 2023 he credited adaptability across formats; his own national gold was in Tachi Waza. The school had completed two April camps and announced further May and summer sessions.

      Where in the source: Competition formats, coach comments and camps.

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  • The Phuket News, Dojo anniversary interview, 8 March 2024.(opens in a new tab)

    • Plantard recalled opening the Dojo in 2020 just before pandemic restrictions forced it to close. After reopening, he prepared its first young competition group; by March 2024 he was teaching judo, jiu-jitsu and wrestling at Blue Tree.

      Where in the source: Founder’s opening and reopening account.

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  • The Phuket News, Dojo closure interview, 3 November 2024.(opens in a new tab)

    • In November 2024, Plantard sought a replacement base near Cherng Talay after Blue Tree announced the Dojo would close in January. Families’ travel, existing pupils and already-booked overseas competitions made continuity important; he was looking for premises and support.

      Where in the source: Announced closure, relocation needs and pupil continuity.

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  • The Phuket News, coaching report, 15 June 2025.(opens in a new tab)

    • In June 2025, Plantard linked Naylia’s first win to six months of effort, praised Danil’s precision and Sagit’s Japanese-influenced style, and valued Geoffrey’s first tournament despite no medal. He also remained a competitor: the report records his Kurash national gold and a 23 May World Masters Games judo silver.

      Where in the source: Individual pupil assessments and coach’s competitions.

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  • The Phuket News, new Dojo report, 7 November 2025.(opens in a new tab)

    • By November 2025, Plantard had opened a new Dojo in Manik after months without a base. At the Thailand Judo Cup, he won a coaching award while daughter Lea won a fighter award. He hoped the new 400m² facility would teach 100 children within a year.

      Where in the source: New premises and father-coach reflections.

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  • The Phuket News, pupil development report, 4 July 2026.(opens in a new tab)

    • A July 2026 report followed David Magomedov from novice through six years with Plantard to international cadet judo. Plantard travelled with him for competitions and training camps, and reportedly gained Russian cadet-team coaching accreditation to continue their work together. He stressed experience gained despite defeats.

      Where in the source: David Magomedov’s development, travel and continuing mentorship.

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