Bernard Pariset

Bernard Pariset (December 21, 1929 – November 26, 2004) was a French judoka and jujitsuka who studied with many Japanese masters including Jigoro Kano's student, Mikonosuke Kawaishi, and his assistant, Shozo Awazu. He was one of the few non-Japanese to reach the level of 9th Dan and has been officially recognized by both the French Judo and Ju-Jitsu Federation (FFJDA) and the IFNB (International Federation Nippon Budo). This title is not officially recognized by the Kodokan. Founder of the Atemi Ju-Jitsu system in the late 1940s, he designed the first judo and jujitsu methodologies still in use at the FFJDA. He was also famous for defeating judo heavyweight Anton Geesink.

Achievements and accolades

 * First Frenchman, along with Henri Courtine, to participate in the first World Judo Championships in 1956
 * Semi-finalist all categories at the 1958 World Judo Championships in Tokyo
 * Former French Judo Champion all categories in 1955, 1957 and 1959
 * Former European Judo Champion all categories in 1951 and 1954
 * Former Coach of the French Olympic Judo and Ju-Jitsu Team
 * Former National Technical Advisor for Judo and Ju-Jitsu at the French National Judo and Ju-Jitsu Federation (FFJDA)
 * Former Captain of the French National Judo and Ju-Jitsu Team