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Vladimir Putin launches judo DVD |
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Thursday, 09 October 2008 |
 The Russian prime minister has launched a new martial arts DVD.
Vladimir Putin is releasing the judo video to celebrate his 56th birthday and to complement a manual he previously released.
The judo training DVD sees Mr Putin working with some of the leading names in judo to teach the martial arts to viewers.
Mr Putin, a white and red belted sixth dan in judo, has said that the use of his name in the title is just an "advertising gimmick" and people who watch the training video can learn from "the real geniuses" of judo.
He said: "The philosophy of judo envisages attaining the best possible result through small but effective efforts.
"In a judo bout, compromises and concessions are permissible but only in one case: if it is for victory."
Last month, it was reported by Reuters that Mr Putin had agreed to teach his martial arts skills to French president Nicolas Sarkozy.
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