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Sensei Keith Benedix

We are very sad to announce the passing of Sensei Keith Benedix on Monday, February 4, 2008 in Chicago. Keith was the JAA/USA CFO and a very excellent aikidoka for those of you who don’t know or haven’t met him. He will be missed.


We received many tributes about Keith, so we compiled all tributes into the a single PDF. Please click here to download the PDF document.

Donations: Keith's family decided that in lieu of flowers, contributions to a college fund for Keith and Kyle (Keith’s sons) would be appreciated. Checks can be sent to Keith & Kyle Benedix, 7751 W. Bryn Mar, Chicago, Il 60631.

If you would like further information, please contact Dave Nettles at nettles@tomiki.org - (303)740-7424

Keith Benedix