Russian President Vladimir Putin took part in a training session with Russia's judo team in Sochi on January 8, 2016. Putin held a friendly fight with the team's Italian coach Ezio Gamba.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and a Russian businessman have been removed from all positions in the International Judo Federation (IJF), the sport’s governing body said, in the latest spor… ...

Vladimir Putin and another Russian billionaire were disciplined by the International Judo Federation (IJF) on Sunday over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

In another bit of machismo self-promotion, Russian President Vladimir Putin got a chance to flash his martial-arts skills during a workout with the Russian judo team in Sochi.

The International Judo Federation removed Vladimir Putin and Arkady Rotenberg, an oligarch with a longtime connection to the Russian president, from “all positions” in the organization.

Russian president Vladimir Putin and fellow world leaders took time away from the Eastern Economic Forum Thursday to enjoy a shared passion – judo. CNN values your feedback 1.

Vladimir Putin's sporting abilities have been praised by a former judo champ. Despite not being a professional, 71 year old Putin is reportedly quite handy with the martial arts discipline.

Encouraging headlines include: "Vladimir Putin’s Judo Skills Are Better Than Yours," "Putin shows off by throwing members of Russia’s judo team to the ground," and "Vladimir Putin Earns 9th ...

Vladimir Putin has, for much of his life, been a practitioner of the martial art of judo. Rather than attack an opponent, the trick in judo is to leverage your strength to throw them off-balance.