Born to the influential Juks of Pika, Jukwasa was trained to become a Jedi by Jedi Knight Tarados Gon, who became fond of his skills and the ability ability use his electrical tail instead of a lightsaber. During his training, Gon taught Jukwasa the ways of the Force and how it bonded the two together. Jukwasa soon rose to become one of the most powerful Jedi Padawans in the galaxy.