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  • In Memory: Sensei James “Jim” Rafferty, 1947–2020

    In Memory: Sensei James “Jim” Rafferty, 1947–2020

    Everyone at Tokushinkai is saddened to learn of the recent passing of Sensei Dr. James “Jim” Rafferty last weekend. A dedicated 4th Dan black belt in Shotokan Karate, Sensei Rafferty founded the club alongside Sensei Chris Gillies as a co-instructor of the Olney dojo in 1991 and taught at the club for many years. Orginally…