Hello! I’m Kevin Putala…

This site is dedicated to continuing the Karate journey as we age, grounded in faith and the understanding that while the body changes, God’s purpose for discipline, growth, and stewardship of the body remains. Though my foundation and lineage are in Traditional Tang Soo Do, I now practice Karate as a whole, drawing from Okinawan Karate—Tang Soo Do’s parent art—to adapt and evolve technique in ways that support health, longevity, and continued practice.

The content is written for practitioners who have experienced surgeries, injuries, or physical limitations and are seeking to adapt rather than abandon their training. Emphasis is placed on honoring the body as a gift from God by training wisely—through slower, deliberate movement, balance, focused breathing, and mindful repetition. Rather than pursuing power, force, or sharp movements, the approach reflects patience, self-control, and humility, allowing Karate to remain a source of physical health, mental clarity, and inner peace as we age.

Beyond physical practice, this site emphasizes applying martial principles and tenets to daily life through a faith-centered lens. Discipline, perseverance, respect, humility, and self-control are cultivated not only in training but in how we live, serve our families, lead others, and face adversity. Karate becomes a tool for shaping character and aligning daily actions with values rooted in faith.

At its core, this site views Karate and Tang Soo Do as lifelong disciplines that strengthen both body and spirit. Through adaptation, reflection, and trust in God’s guidance, it encourages practitioners to continue walking the martial path while living as examples for younger generations—demonstrating that true strength is found not in youth or force, but in faithfulness, wisdom, and a life lived with purpose.