Shaswat Kumar claims ninth world record with unusual martial arts feat

Hyderabad karate Grandmaster Shaswat Kumar claims to have completed his ninth world record after piercing a plastic water bottle with a finger attack during a YouTube Live demonstration on November 10, showcasing his martial arts training and conditioning

Hyderabad: Hyderabad-based martial artist and karate Grandmaster Shaswat Kumar has achieved another significant milestone in his career by completing his ninth world record on Tuesday.

During a YouTube Live demonstration, Shaswat Kumar performed a powerful finger attack that pierced a hole through a plastic water bottle. According to the achievement claim, he is the world’s first martial artist to perform this particular feat using only a finger attack.

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His performance showcased exceptional finger conditioning, striking precision, physical strength, speed and dedication to martial arts training.

Shaswat Kumar wanted people around the world to witness his performance directly. Understanding that such an unusual achievement might be difficult for people to believe simply by reading about it, he decided to demonstrate it publicly through a YouTube Live broadcast on November 10, 2026.

During the live demonstration, he performed the finger attack on a plastic water bottle and showed how his strike created a hole in it.

Shaswat’s objective was to let viewers witness the performance themselves rather than rely solely on written claims or certificates. The live demonstration became an important part of presenting his latest record achievement to an international audience.

“In martial arts, developing powerful fingers and hands requires discipline, physical preparation and consistent training. Finger conditioning is a demanding aspect of martial arts practice that requires proper technique and control,” he said.

“While powerful breaking demonstrations are commonly associated with karate and other martial arts, piercing a plastic water bottle with a finger attack is a distinctive physical challenge,” Shaswat said.