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Putin awarded the honorary 9th dan
Honorary Diploma himself Belt head of the Russian state awarded the president of the World Taekwondo Federation Chu Chong Won. In response, Putin said: "I do not think it deserves such a high dan. We assume that this is our common activities related to the popularization of this wonderful martial arts. "
Note that in the world only a few people awarded an honorary belt 9th dan. Among them are the presidents of the United States, Indonesia, Honduras, Spain, Croatia and Pakistan. The ninth dan - the highest stage of development in Taekwondo. The holder of this title is considered a great master who grasp all the nuances of martial arts and spiritual development.
Source: www.vedomosti.ru
Note that in the world only a few people awarded an honorary belt 9th dan. Among them are the presidents of the United States, Indonesia, Honduras, Spain, Croatia and Pakistan. The ninth dan - the highest stage of development in Taekwondo. The holder of this title is considered a great master who grasp all the nuances of martial arts and spiritual development.
Source: www.vedomosti.ru