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.