Russian President Vladimir Putin earns 8th degree black belt in Karate

Washington: Vladimir Putin has earned his 8th degree black belt in a form of karate called Kyokushin.

The 62-year-old President of Russia has been a student of this art, in which fighters do not wear head gear and head strikes are also banned in competition,TMZ.com

Putin is quite skilled in martial arts and had earlier earned his 9th degree black belt in Taekwondo in 2013.