Vladimir Putin : 8th Degree Black Belt Holder

United States President Barack Obama practiced Taekwondo from 2001 till 2004 earning a blue belt in his name but he is no where in competition with Russian President Vladimir Putin who has reportedly being awarded 8th degree Black Belt. Putin is a dedicated student of Kyokushin (full contact karate). Apart from this Putin is also 9th degree black belt in Taekwondo and pretty skilled in Judo and Martial Arts.