Vladimir Putin earns black belt, 8th dan in Kyokushin form of karate
Vladimir Putin earns black belt, 8th dan in Kyokushin form of karate The 62-year-old Russian president is dedicated to martial arts, earning a black belt in karate and practicing judo since age 11. Putin says martial arts are similar to politics — ‘to see the opponent’s strengths and weaknesses.’ Vladimir Putin is boning up on his hand-to-hand combat skills. The Russian president received an 8th dan black belt in in the kyokushin-kan form of karate from the Kyokushin-kan International Honbu, the Russian federation of the sport announced Friday. The athletic 62-year-old leader already is a grandmaster in taekwondo, earning his… View Article
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