Kevin Putala is a lifelong martial artist with more than forty years of experience in Traditional Tang Soo Do and martial arts. A master instructor and dedicated student of the late Master Yun Tak Bong of Chong Dong Ri, South Korea, Kevin has spent a lifetime preserving and teaching the traditional values and discipline of the art.
Following bilateral total knee replacements in 2023, Kevin’s martial arts training took a severe blow and he is now focused on rebuilding his body, health, and fitness while working toward remastering all he has learned while adapting and evolving his Tang Soo Do.
He trains solo and at home, working out 4 days per week to lose weight, build muscle, regain flexibility, mobility, and continue the journey.
Kevin’s training has become a very personal journey and he is focused on writing to pass on the wisdom, history, and personal lessons gained from decades of martial study. Through his upcoming books he seeks to inspire others to adapt, evolve, and remain lifelong students of the martial spirit and warriors in life.
Kevin Putala resides in Tampa, Florida, with his amazing wife Iris. When he’s not working as a Security Professional for Marriott International, writing, or working out, Kevin spends time with family, assisting his online students, travelling, and relaxing on Florida’s Gulf Coast beaches.