Kevin Putala is a lifelong martial artist and former instructor with more than forty years of experience in Traditional Tang Soo Do. A fifth-degree black belt 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, he made the difficult decision to retire from active karate training. Today, Kevin continues his journey through the study and practice of Tai Chi—embracing its mindful movements as a path to healing, balance, and continued growth.
Now focused on writing, Kevin is dedicated to passing on the wisdom, history, and personal lessons gained from decades of martial study. Through his books and essays, he seeks to inspire others to adapt, evolve, and remain lifelong students of the martial spirit
Kevin Putala resides in Tampa, Florida, with his amazing wife Iris. When he’s not working as a Security Professional for Marriott International or working out, Kevin spends time with family, assisting his online students, travelling, and relaxing on Florida’s Gulf Coast beaches.
