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 came to an end, and he is now focused on rebuilding his body, health, and fitness.
He now trains independently in a home-based setting while continuing to mentor and support his Tang Soo Do students worldwide through structured online courses. To date, Kevin has guided more than 840 students across 46 countries and 15 languages in beginning or continuing their journey in Traditional Tang Soo Do Korean Karate.
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.