Kevin W. Putala was born in 1966 in North Tonawanda, New York. Growing up, he was fascinated with traditional martial arts and old-school bodybuilding.
An avid reader, this led to him reading everything martial arts related in the public library system. On one of these trips, he came across the book “Pumping Iron” which began his love for working out and staying fit.
As an Art major in school, Kevin loved drawing martial artists from books, superheroes from comics, and his favorite sports heroes. This led him to be chosen “Most Artistic” in his senior class.
Upon graduation, he planned to attend Mohawk Community College in New York, but instead, chose to serve his country in the US Army.
Kevin would serve 8 years as a US Army Military Police Officer and Investigator, receiving commendations for his investigative work and leadership abilities.
While stationed at Camp Ames, South Korea Kevin would begin his lifelong journey in traditional martial arts, earning his black belt in the art of Traditional Tang Soo Do. He would spend the next 40 years dedicated to teaching and passing on the benefits of martial training and helping others become warriors in life.
Kevin began his writing journey in 2024 after undergoing two total knee replacements, which ended his active teaching. He now works in his spare time writing and illustrating his work, with the goal of becoming a self-published author.
Kevin is a husband, father, and proud grandpa to five granddaughters and one grandson. He resides in Tampa, Florida with his amazing wife Iris.
When not writing or working out, Kevin enjoys spending time with family, traveling, and enjoying Florida’s Gulf Coast beaches.