Travel, judo, culture, human connection, and the untold stories from the mats around the globe 🌍 — this week on the Well Rounded Grappler Podcast, we’re honored to welcome Julien Brulard, better known around the world as The Judo Nomad.

Julien is no ordinary judoka — he’s a French black belt on a mission to visit, train, teach, and elevate judo everywhere he goes. What started as a dream has become one of the most inspiring journeys in martial arts: traveling to dozens of countries, sharing judo for free, building community, and expanding what the sport can truly mean for humanity.

In this episode, we dive deep into:

🥋 Why Julien left the traditional path and chose the open road

✈️ How he’s teaching judo around the world without sponsors or big funding

🌏 Stories from Mongolia, Japan, Europe, the Pacific Islands, and places most judoka never step foot

🤝 The humanity, connection, and family found in dojos from every continent

🧭 How judo breaks language barriers, builds culture bridges, and inspires hope

🎙️ His future goals, including returning to Europe to continue his mission

Whether you’re a competitive athlete, coach, lifelong martial artist, traveler, or just curious what happens when you take your passion seriously — Julien’s story is a reminder that judo is more than a sport — it’s a global family.

Hit SUBSCRIBE if you love inspiring journeys, travel stories, martial arts philosophy, and all things grappling 🎧🥋

🔥 Don’t forget to like, comment your favorite part, and share this episode with a friend! 🔥

📌 TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Intro: Who Is The Judo Nomad?

02:15 – Julien’s Unconventional Journey Begins

08:45 – Teaching Judo in Remote Dojos Across the World

15:50 – Culture, Community & The Global Judo Family

24:30 – Challenges, Triumphs & Lessons Learned

32:00 – What’s Next for Julien

40:10 – Final Thoughts + How to Support the Project🧠 FOLLOW JULIENInstagram: thejudonomad – travel updates + dojo highlights 🌍 @thejudonomadYouTube: The Judo Nomad Channel – technique, travel & story videos

https://thejudonomad.com/📌 WATCH NEXT👉 Highlights from Julien’s travel in Mongolia👉 Teaching judo at the Kodokan in Tokyo👉 How to connect with dojos around the world

#judo #traveltheworld #JudoNomad #WellRoundedGrappler #martialarts #podcast #travelpodcast #judolife #GlobalJudo #TeachJudo #dojolife #culturalconnection #blackbeltjourney #adventure #judocommunity #inspirational #judofamily #worldtraveler #martialartslife #JudoEverywhere #sportstravel #nomadiclife #judojourney #teachingabroad #humanconnection #lifelessons #grappling #martialartspodcast #athletestories #GrassrootsJudo #JudoCulture #interview #motivation #wanderlust #DojoTour #fightlife #judoworld #training #passion #TravelAndTeach