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Professor Keith Owen
4 year(s) ago • 2488 views • 13 replies
JWBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
4 year(s) ago
Its is with a sad heart that I am reporting the untimely passing of Keith Owen. Though I was no longer a member of his association, he was still a big part of my BJJ journey, promoting me to purple belt in 2015, and as an affiliate for several years. He taught me a great many things and will be missed my many, He influenced even more.
RIP Keith.
From the Pedro Sauer Association FB page:
""It is with heavy heart and great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of our dear friend and long-time student Professor Keith Owen.
Keith started training with us during the early 1990’s in Utah, and he has been an important part of our lives for almost 30 years. He personified all that is good in the martial arts, going to great lengths to teach others not only the technical aspects of the martial arts, but also the more important underlying philosophical and cultural aspects. He was such a dedicated student and Black Belt and whenever the name Pedro Sauer was mentioned, he protected the integrity of The Sauer name like a Rhino.
In addition to a large and prosperous school in Boise, Idaho, Keith frequently traveled and was much sought after for his popular and well attended seminars.
Keith was a 4th degree Black Belt in Jiu-Jitsu, and he also held a 4th degree in TAI kung-fu and a black sash in Wu Wei Gung Fu under Bruce Lee Student Joseph Cowles. Keith had 11 Jiu-Jitsu Black Belts under him in the United States and Canada, and most recently served in a number of capacities on the PSBJJA’s Board of Governors.
In addition to his successful and impactful martial arts career, Keith was a loving and devoted family man. He is survived by his wife of 30 years Shirlane, and his sons Alex (28), Carrigan (26), Chance (25) and his dogs Rodeo and Mac. .
The world was clearly a better place with Keith in it. He will be sorely missed.""
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RIP Keith.
From the Pedro Sauer Association FB page:
""It is with heavy heart and great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of our dear friend and long-time student Professor Keith Owen.
Keith started training with us during the early 1990’s in Utah, and he has been an important part of our lives for almost 30 years. He personified all that is good in the martial arts, going to great lengths to teach others not only the technical aspects of the martial arts, but also the more important underlying philosophical and cultural aspects. He was such a dedicated student and Black Belt and whenever the name Pedro Sauer was mentioned, he protected the integrity of The Sauer name like a Rhino.
In addition to a large and prosperous school in Boise, Idaho, Keith frequently traveled and was much sought after for his popular and well attended seminars.
Keith was a 4th degree Black Belt in Jiu-Jitsu, and he also held a 4th degree in TAI kung-fu and a black sash in Wu Wei Gung Fu under Bruce Lee Student Joseph Cowles. Keith had 11 Jiu-Jitsu Black Belts under him in the United States and Canada, and most recently served in a number of capacities on the PSBJJA’s Board of Governors.
In addition to his successful and impactful martial arts career, Keith was a loving and devoted family man. He is survived by his wife of 30 years Shirlane, and his sons Alex (28), Carrigan (26), Chance (25) and his dogs Rodeo and Mac. .
The world was clearly a better place with Keith in it. He will be sorely missed.""
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CBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
4 year(s) ago
I remember his stuff from budovideos. Roll in peace.
VCBlack belt 3rd degreeVerified
4 year(s) ago
Yeah, sad news. Though I never met him personally we chatted online. Another loss for the BJJ community
RDBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
4 year(s) ago
WTF?
Sad to hear this. My deepest condolences to his family and students.
Sad to hear this. My deepest condolences to his family and students.
RDBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
4 year(s) ago
Yeah, sad news. Though I never met him personally we chatted online. Another loss for the BJJ community
Same as me. Virtual chats. Sad to hear this.
PDBlack belt 3rd degreeVerified
4 year(s) ago
Rip I hate hearing this
JABlack beltVerified
4 year(s) ago
Keith was my professor. We're all pretty broken up over it. He died with Pedro Sauer in the hospital Helio Gracie died in. I went to class every morning 30 minutes early because we'd sit around and chat until everyone else got there. Took privates with him every month. I've been teaching his kids classes for almost a year which my son attends. Just devastating.
Sorry for the loss of your teacher. I only spoke online and watched videos and he always seemed like a stand up guy. A loss for the whole community and Pedro Sauer Association.
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SCBlack belt 3rd degreeVerified
4 year(s) ago
This is so sad. I met him in Victoria, B.C. a few years back. He was a really nice guy. R.I.P.
JWBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
4 year(s) ago
Keith was my professor. We're all pretty broken up over it. He died with Pedro Sauer in the hospital Helio Gracie died in. I went to class every morning 30 minutes early because we'd sit around and chat until everyone else got there. Took privates with him every month. I've been teaching his kids classes for almost a year which my son attends. Just devastating.
Todd. I first met Keith in 2010 at a seminar here in Kansas City. I became one of his affiliates in 2012 after having trained with him several times. He guided me for quite a few years, and we had weekly talks on the phone and quite a few times with him training me face to face. I may not have always seen eye to eye with him, but he was a friend and I value the lessons that he taught me.
I am sad for all of you that had daily interactions and were so very close to him. Keep going for yourselves, and for the memory of The Rhino.
I am sad for all of you that had daily interactions and were so very close to him. Keep going for yourselves, and for the memory of The Rhino.
DRBlack belt 3rd degreeVerified
4 year(s) ago
Way too young. RIP
OIPurple beltVerified
4 year(s) ago
One of my favorite instructors on Youtube. Would have love to meet and train with him. Roll in peace!
