After two years of study, 2004-2006, he earned his Fencing master degree in all three weapons from the FIE (International Fencing Federation Training Center) in Fontainebleau, France. In 2007-2008, he continued his study of fencing and was certified by the FIE to teach and credential fencing coaches in all three weapons. He then was appointed to the prestigious position of head instructor for the FIE coach training for the continent of Africa from 2010 -2017. Julien is an FIE rated international referee: Refereeing Official Senior Competitions such as the African Championships, International Grand Prix and World Cups in Foil and Sabre. He also has a Bachelor‘s degree in sports management. For 9 years Maître Julien organized, selected, prepared, and trained the cadet, junior, and senior Senegalese national teams in sabre and foil.