Preferred Title:

Sensei

Began training: 1990

Styles/Arts:
Danzan Ryu Jujitsu, Rokudan (6th degree black belt)

Hall of Fame Award:

2023 - 30 years

Other Awards:

Email:
makoto.kai.dojo@gmail.com

Location:

Woodland, CA

Dojo:

Makoto Kai Dojo

Website:
https://www.makotokaidojo.org"

Biography:

Sensei Katie Murphy Stevens began her study of Danzan Ryu Jujitsu in 1990. She has been a school head of Makoto Kai in Woodland, CA since 2002. She received the rank of Rokudan in 2020 and is currently advancing her training as a student of Professor Jane Carr. She has been active in support of the American Judo & Jujitsu Federation teaching at regional and national seminars, participating in tournaments and serving in various administrative roles. Sensei Murph began her martial arts practice for some self-defense training and fitness, but she stays for the deep friendships and her love of the art.