Posted on 12/24/2010 4:44:41 PM PST by kronos77
VIDEO> Putin attending judo class
Gordon Brown earned a reputation for throwing his weight around during his bout as prime minister but he's got nothing on Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
The black belt politician took part in a televised judo sparring session to inaugurate a sports complex in his home town of St Petersburg.
But as he tossed opponents over his shoulder and slammed them into the canvas for the cameras, he was still not beyond a telling off from his teacher.
Getting to grips with the issue: Vladimir Putin grabs an opponent and throws him over his shoulder
Happy landings: Is it an honour to be slammed to the canvas by your Prime Minister?
Anatoly Rakhlin, Putin's judo coach for 15 years, pulled the premier up on his technique.
'Move your hips forward,' barked Rakhlin as Putin tackled another opponent.
'I watched your technique today,' he told his charge later, 'your left hand needs more work.'
However, speaking to reporters after the sparring session Rakhlin was much kinder to the 58-year-old former KGB agent.
'Overall Vladimir Vladimirovich has an excellent technique,' he said.
'God grant that everyone his age was able to do the same thing.'
Limbering up: Putin likes to stretch himself to maintain an action man image
Putin also used the media opportunity to quiz his sports minister on the progress of another of his hobbies in its bid for Olympic recognition.
The Prime Minister also practises sambo, a martial art that is used in training for members of the Russian security forces, but Vitaly Mutko did not have good news for his leader.
'They are not letting us in,' Mutko told Putin.
'It's politics.'
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I can actually see the day coming when Vlad has Barry in a headlock and is giving him a noogie.
Old short stuff Pootie Poot. Bet George W. can whip em.
Looking at Putin it strikes me that he has bulked up a lot and a lot quicker than the normal person of his age, 58 years. Do we have some HGH or steroid use involved if so, it is a dangerous game to play in your lat 50’s!
Sooner or later one of these games “Pootie” is playing is going to go very wrong. Sooner the better!
To be the man, you gotta beat the man, Wooo!
This guy is seriously building up a Cult of Personality.
Typical Communist ego.
Now I realize why it’s really very important to repeal DADT!
The CiC should be the first beneficiary of the same!
After the repeal, Obama can now out himself without any hassle.
Proud and Loud!
I think he’s trying to rape the kid.
Is Putin a gay pedophile? Most narcissists are. Just asking.
Putin is definitely manly compared to that sissy/pansy ! No one respects the Whitehouse occupant !
At least its not a cult of how to be an asshat.
At least its not a cult of how to be an asshat.
You're talking about Obama, right?
He beat Obama and the congress with the hammer and the sickle tied behind his back.
Yes, you might say that he made them his (censored).
Wonder if Vlad has tried that with his new gymnast squeeze?
First gay presdent
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