mikael, a judo master, his father anatole taught putin the sport. >> translator: judo has its own philosophy. it has power, technique, and tactical elements. >> judo gave putin focus, strength, and the characteristic that most defines him. >> discipline that he imposes on the people who work for him and on the country he rules. >> putin, a self-described hooligan said the sport changed his life and taught him strategy. >> translator: you wait the other guy out until it's hard for them. he steps back. you move forward, then you win. >> as much as he loved judo, putin loved spy movies like this