Putin , known also for his judo skills , had already been awarded a fifth-degree black belt in 2001 , according to the federation . Russian-based federation says Vladimir Putin gets eighth-degree belt in Kyokushin-kan discipline . Putin , 62 , is quite the sportsman and already has highest rank in taekwondo . Score: 6
Russian-based federation says Vladimir Putin gets eighth-degree belt in Kyokushin-kan discipline . Putin , 62 , is quite the sportsman and already has highest rank in taekwondo . Score: 6