Kate DeMoss holds the following ranks:

• Shodan (1st Level Black Belt) in Danzan Ryu Jujitsu awarded in 2009
• Kumu (Teacher) in Hawaiian Lua awarded in 2009

She is currently

• Assistant Instructor, Shinbukan Dojo, Danzan Ryu Jujitsu, Judo and Hawaiian Lua, adult and children’s classes
• Director of the California Mega Program, Enabling Safety, Self Defense for the Visually Impaired
• Board Member and Instructor for the Kilohana School of Massage and Healing Arts

Kate also has been doing massage/bodywork since 1985 and has a successful practice in which she utilizes a multi-disciplinary approach focused on deep tissue and sports massage incorporating hot stone therapy and kinesio taping.

She has the following massage certifications and training

• Over 500 hours massage training
• 20,000 hours work experience in both private practice and chiropractic offices
• California Certification
• Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork
• ABMP Certified Massage Therapist, Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals

She has published various articles

• The Mega Self Defense Program, Kilohana Chronicles, Vol 9, Issue 3, 4th Quarter 2009
• Camp Bushido West 2009, Kilohana Chronicles, Vol 9, Issue 3, 4th Quarter 2009
• Shinbukan Hawaiian Lua Seminar, Kilohana Chronicles, Vol 9, Issue 2, 2nd Quarter 2009
• Historical Focus on Healing and Danzan Ryu Jujitsu, Kilohana Chronicles, Vol 9, Issue 1, 1st Quarter 2009
• Mokomoko Invitational, Kilohana Chronicles, Vol 8, Issue 2, 2nd Quarter 2008