Scott Pakiser 2nd dan. Scott started Judo in the mid 1980's in Northglenn, Colorado. Scott lived in Japn from 1987 to 1989. During this time Scott devoted himself to Judo and was awarded his shodan after completing a very difficult lineup. Scott has been an active member of Bunasawakai since 2004. Since joining Bunasawakai Scott and Kata partner Mary Wakabayashi have gone from merely participating in local tournements, to winning the national championships in multiple disciplines.

"The aim of judo is to utilize physical and mental strength most effectively. Its training is to understand the true meaning of life through the mental and physical training of attack and defense. You must develop yourself as a person and become a useful citizen to society."
-Jigoro Kano, Founder of Judo