Stripped! Vladimir Putin’s black belt revoked by International Taekwondo Organization - MMA Mania

World Taekwondo followed in the footsteps of International Judo Federation and stripped Russian President Vladimir Putin of his honorary 9th dan black belt after the military invasion of Ukraine.

Vladimir Putins decision to lead military forces against Ukraine will cost the Russian president his 9th dan black belt, an honorary title awarded back in Nov. 2013. In addition, Putins status as Hon… [+1211 chars]

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