Julian Simeonov
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Hobbies
Music
I have been playing music in some form since I was a child. Throughout high school I played mostly guitar and drums playing in both the school band and with friends. Some of my primary musical influences include the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jimi Hendrix, the Foo Fighters, and Paul McCartney.
Here is a video of me playing with my band Painted Over Rust at Tail of the Junction in Toronto.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) and Martial Arts
I started training martial arts in elementary school at an MMA gym called KROS. Since then, martial arts has been a part of my life. To this day, I primarily train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, an received my blue belt in December 2022 at 10th Planet Etobicoke where I train out of to this day.
To the right is an image of me training at 10th Planet Etobicoke, working from my guard to trap an arm of my training partner.
Camping and the Outdoors
Camping and spending time in the outdoors have been two activities and aspects of my life for about as long as I can remember. I was first introduced to camping through scouts, going on my first camping trip at the age of 12. Since then I have tried to go on at least one camping trip every year.
Some notable trips that I have taken include:
- North Algonquin Park – Portaging (2021)
- Lake Superior Coastal Trail – ~50km hike (2021)
- Killarney Provincial Park – Portaging & Hikes (2020)
- Algonquin Park – Portaging (2020)
- Grand Canyon – Hike in/out and stay in the canyon (2019)
- Jasper Provincial Park – Hiking (2016)
- French River – Canoeing (2015)
- Mt.Robson & Jasper Provincial Parks – Hiking (2014)
- Algonquin Park (South End) – Portaging (2013)
Climbing
As another means of getting outdoors and as a way of joining my friends in their hobbies, I recently started rock climbing. I am still new to this hobby but enjoying every minute of it.
