I'm sure most of you have seen this already... I did have a little - "Really!?" moment... http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/nov/25/vladimir-putin-earns-8th-degree-black-belt-in-kara/
The man should be given an honorary trial for crimes against humanity followed by an honorary 30-year incarceration.
I couldn't tell whether he actually trains in karate or whether it was granted as an honorary title out of respect for his role in publicising martial arts through his well-known expertise in judo. Like Sensei Oyama giving a black belt to Sean Connory.