- Julian was born and raised in England, and moved to the USA in 1989. He moved to San Diego, CA, to continue his study of the Japanese martial art, Aikido. He is a 5th degree black belt in the art and studied under Kazuo Chiba sensei as Kenshusei (Special Student) and Uchi Deshi (a full-time student who lives in the school). Julian operated Aikido schools in England, La Jolla (California), and Irvine (California).
- Julian is an Extra Class amateur radio operator, holding the FCC callsign N3JF. His previous callsigns were KC6NSE and KQ6NV. Julian and Ham Nation co-host, Gordon West have been close friends for many years. Julian attended one of Gordon's amateur radio licensing classes and upgraded to Extra Class, and shortly thereafter, began helping Gordon teach his classes. Eventually, Julian taught the Morse Code classes for Gordon West Radio School.
- An avid photographer, videographer and editor, Julian has made numerous videos for Ham Nation, appearing in many himself, but mostly working behind the camera. Julian's wife, Hannah, frequently assists him on video shoots, working as his sound recordist.
- Is a 5th degree black belt in the martial art of Aikido.
- Aikido teacher at San Diego Aikikai, the former dojo of the late Kazuo Chiba, 8th Dan, shihan (1940-2015).
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