Host The Judo Nomad

Want me on your mat?

I’m teaching judo for free in all 197 countries. If your club is on my route, invite me. Kids, beginners, competitors, national teams. Everyone trains.

Invite me → See the route

Prefer email? julien@thejudonomad.com

  • Paris 2024Olympic coach, Team Vanuatu
  • Glasgow 2026Commonwealth Games, Team Vanuatu
  • IJF Awards 2025Nominee, Judo for Peace
  • 40+ chaptersPublished on IJF.org
  • 20+ national teamsWorked with across 66 countries
  • INSEP · JapanSport science master’s, 3 years in Japan

How it works

Four steps to a class

  1. 01

    Check the route

    See where I’m heading. Season 6 starts in Mexico in early 2027.

  2. 02

    Send the invite

    Your club, your city, the dates that work. Two minutes, tops.

  3. 03

    Pick a day

    When I’m in your area, we lock in a date. One class or a few.

  4. 04

    Let’s train

    All levels, from kids to national team. Bring your questions.

The deal

On the road, it’s free.

No fee to teach. That’s the whole point of the project.

  • Free classWhen I’m passing through your country, I teach for free. One session or a full seminar.
  • Donations only if you wantSome clubs pass the hat after class. It’s never required. It’s how the journey keeps going.
  • Inviting me back?Already had me once? For a second visit, you cover the logistics (flights, hotel, meals), plus a donation.
  • Outside the route?A seminar, a camp or national team work somewhere I’m not heading: same deal. Logistics covered (flights, hotel, meals), plus a donation. Let’s talk.

What I need from you

  • A mat and some judokas. That’s it.
  • A place to sleep: a bed if you can (host family, spare room), otherwise a hotel.
  • As much notice as possible. A month or two before I reach your country is perfect.
  • A heads-up if someone shouldn’t be filmed. I film for YouTube and the IJF series.

What your club gets

  • A class with an Olympic coach (Paris 2024, Team Vanuatu).
  • Fresh drills and games collected in 66 countries.
  • A chance to feature in my YouTube videos and the IJF.org series.
  • Your dojo on the Nomad Fighter Map, and friends in 66 countries.

Where I’ll be

Is your club on the way?

Season 5 wraps up in Europe this winter. Then Season 6 heads south from Mexico. Rough timing, subject to change.

  • Early 2027🇲🇽 Mexico🇬🇹 Guatemala🇭🇳 Honduras🇳🇮 Nicaragua
  • Mid 2027🇨🇴 Colombia🇻🇪 Venezuela🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago🇬🇩 Grenada
  • Late 2027🇧🇷 Brazil🇧🇴 Bolivia🇨🇱 Chile
  • 2028🇦🇷 Argentina🇺🇾 Uruguay🇵🇾 Paraguay

Your country isn’t on the list? Ask anyway. I travel overland, so the road passes through more places than this. See the full map →

From the mat

What judokas say after class

“Amazing teaching, deep roots into judo basis, respect is palpable the whole session. Very humble too.”

Marc-AlbertDojo Blainville, Canada

“I really appreciated learning not only a variety of techniques, but also seeing the fun and engaging game-style exercises you use with the children.”

SaoriTeam 1 Judo, USA

“You ran a great training session, both for adults and kids, thank you!”

MichaelTeam 1 Judo, USA

“Thank you for visiting Montreal. I wish you safe travels with a home in every dojo.”

Romer-JohnShidokan Dojo, Canada

Your club is on the way?

Send the invite. I read and reply to every message.

Invite me → Email me