Julien Greaux

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/martial_artist_julien_greaux_interview.htm ======================== At a mere 32 years old, Julien has already accomplished what it takes most people a lifetime to do. Get some background and history on martial arts expert and cover model, Julien Greaux! By: Jaime Filer Dec 31, 2008 EMAIL MORE Article Summary: Julien started training when he was just 16 years old. In February 2009, he'll be on the cover of M&F and Fitness RX. He was first discovered by expert photographer, Irvin Gelb. Interview With BSN Cover Model Julien Greaux Mixed martial artist, fitness training expert, sponsored athlete, cover model, world traveler - sound like a dream come true? Actually, sounds like the life of Julien Greaux. At a mere 32 years old, Julien has already accomplished what it takes most people a lifetime to do. It all started when he moved himself out of his home in St. Barth (in the French West Indies), and off to Los Angeles, California. It was there that he met world famous photographer Irvin Gelb, who subsequently introduced him to Joe Weider, and the Weider Publications empire. The rest, as they say, is history. Click Image To Enlarge. Julien Greaux - Mixed Martial Artist, Fitness Training Expert, Sponsored Athlete, Cover Model & World Traveler. He became the Fitness/Mixed Martial Arts director at jamcore training. He runs his own Mixed Martial Arts camp, which has "expert instruction from some of the world's greatest exponents, and teaches its students how to integrate the various arts to become a physically and mentally superior athlete." I'd say that's a pretty impressive resume. But that's not enough for Mr. Greaux. Meeting Irvin Gelb opened up a whole world for Julien. The world of cover models and photo shoots. Since coming to the US in 2002, he's been on the cover of over 25 magazines, as well as doing hundreds of other photo shoots. Whether it's because of his MMA background, his superstar athleticism or his movie star good looks, Julien has secured a sponsorship with BSN, and appears in most of their ads. Click Image To Enlarge. He's Been On The Cover Of Over 25 Magazines. In this interview, I am to find out more about Julien Greaux, the cover model, and how he stays in shredded, lean 'photo shoot shape' year round. Now, let's meet the man behind the abs. ============= ATHLETE BIO Inspired by popular action movie actors, Julien Greaux began studying martial arts and exercising at the age of nine. In 2002, he relocated from his native St. Barts to the U.S. with little more than a dream and the clothes on his back. Today, Julien now calls Los Angeles home and is one of the most recognizable faces and physiques in the health and fitness world, having graced more than 20 magazine covers. Julien's combination of razor-sharp conditioning, amazing abs, energy and engaging personality has helped him build a huge fan base, and has caught the attention of many a Hollywood producer and director. Look for Julien to make a huge splash on the big screen and for BSN? to be there every step of the way! ============= http://www.facebook.com/pages/Julien-Greaux/52467858936 ================ http://twitter.com/JulienGreaux =========== http://www.myspace.com/443209922 ================ Julien Greaux Julien Greaux (pronounced GREEYO) was born in France and raised on a small island in the West Indies called St. Barthelemy Island (St. Barths). He started taking marshal arts at a young age at the encouragement of his mother who found him to be a bit hyper. With Julien s growing enthusiasm for working out his mother than opened the first gym on St. Barths and Julien was on his way to a fitness career. He has lived all over the world and moved to Los Angeles in 2002 to take his fitness career to a new level and to one day develop a fitness program for children. His magazine cover credits include: Men?s Fitness, Men?s Health Latin America, AHF Magazine, Fitness Rx, Karate Bushido and Men?s Exercise. He is the spokesperson for Bodybuilding.com