Vallot held the judo rank of 5th dan issued by the Ligue Francophone de Judo, regional subfederation of the Belgian Judo Federation. His successor within the Belgian national team was Johan Laats, and Vallot became more involved in coaching and founded a new club under the name "Dojo Liégois". In February 2001 upon returning from the important Paris Judo Tournament Vallot suffered cardiac arrest.
Vallot held a 5th dan judo rank from the Ligue Francophone de Judo, a regional subfederation of the Belgian Judo Federation. His successor on the Belgian national team was Johan Laats, and Vallot became more engaged in coaching and established a new club under the name "Dojo Liégois". In February 2001 after returning from an important Paris Judo Tournament, Vallot experienced cardiac arrest.