Hello! I’m Kevin Putala…

For more than forty years, martial arts shaped my life—how I trained, how I taught, and how I carried myself in the world. Traditional Tang Soo Do and Karate were never just physical practices to me; they were disciplines of character, resilience, and lifelong self-development. For decades, I devoted myself to practicing, teaching, and passing on what I was privileged to learn.

Following bilateral total knee replacements and other surgeries, that journey did not end—it evolved. Recovery required humility, patience, and a return to first principles. What emerged was a new focus: rebuilding my body, restoring my health, and strengthening my fitness with the same discipline and intent that once defined my martial arts training. This season of rebuilding has deepened my understanding of movement, longevity, and what it truly means to train for life.

While my personal practice has shifted, my commitment to my students has not. I continue to support and guide the students of my online courses, helping them train with purpose, safety, and respect for traditional principles—regardless of age, injury, or physical limitation.

As I move forward, my focus turns increasingly toward preserving and passing on what I have learned. Through upcoming books, continued online teaching, and personal reflection, I aim to leave a clear and honest record of a lifetime devoted to martial arts, discipline, and personal growth. This legacy is not only for my students, but for my grandchildren and future generations—so that the lessons of perseverance, responsibility, and lifelong training endure long after the physical practice changes.

This is not an ending. It is the next chapter of a journey built on tradition, tested by adversity, and guided by purpose.