No one is ever ready to hear the words “you have a cancerous mass” in your upper intestines, yet those were the words Sensei Jim and his wife Rosie heard on Jan. 19th, 2023. After a successful surgery and follow-up at MGH, he will be receiving chemotherapy treatment for Diffuse Large B Cell non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. His battle with cancer and resulting low immune system will keep him out of the dojo and out of work for some time. Toby Fisher, Justin Barrett, Chris Jensen, Justin Sheehy, Keith Garde, and others are joining together to support their friend, mentor, and teacher Sensei Jim True. He has shared his passion for martial arts with over ten thousand students ranging in age from 3 to 102 over the last 48 years. He embodies what he teaches: respect, compassion, focus, patience, courage, humility, wisdom, sincerity, and self-confidence. Should you not already know how much Jim means to the Waltham community, just ask one of his friends mentioned above. Sensei Jim has to put on his fighting gear and step into the ring again, this time to save his own life. The money raised will be used to help pay medical and living expenses. We appreciate the many who have reached out to help; this is a great way to give back to a man who has given to so many. Your love and support show extreme compassion and empathy for Sensei Jim and his family.