Jeff Brown, father of Colton Brown (judo olympian), sits down with me and tells his story of 50 years in the martial art of judo. He is a WELL of knowledge. We talk about his beginnings, the early days, his involvement with Colton's judo career, the state of judo today, and his hand in the Colton Brown Training Center. You are really going to like this interview with Jeff. His positive energy is infectious and we have a ton of laughs during our inteview on Well Rounded Grappler. #judoblackbelt #judolife #judocoach #judo #judotraining #judofighter #mma #martialarts #martialartsjourney #martialartsbusiness #businessowner #business #businesstips #nidan #sensei #senseiexplains #50years #lifelongpassion #passion #father #fatherhood #fatherhoodmoments #fun #joy #insporation #lifelongservice #teaching #spreadsmile #funny #loveofthesport #coltonbrown #coltonbrowntrainingcenter #newjersey

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 🎧🥋

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📌 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

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What happens when four Judo black belts sit down for an honest, no-nonsense roundtable discussion about the state of Judo today? In this episode, Cole Stanley, Vernon Kirk, Austin Hansen, and Ken Nazemetz come together to tackle the conversations that matter most: Judo as an art vs. Judo as a sport, the challenges of promoting Judo in the United States, and what must change if we want to see real growth—especially among adults. This isn’t hype or politics; it’s lived experience from coaches and practitioners who care deeply about the future of Judo.

We also dig into why grassroots development is non-negotiable, how clubs can better attract and retain adult students, and—importantly—what’s actually going right in Judo right now. If you’re a coach, competitor, recreational player, or simply someone who loves Judo and wants to see it thrive, this discussion offers insight, perspective, and practical ideas worth hearing. Thoughtful, honest, and forward-looking—this is a conversation for anyone invested in Judo’s future.

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