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Thirteen-year-old Hyderabad martial artist Navjyot Singh Thakur has completed 50 consecutive full-contact karate fights in the Senkoukai endurance challenge. The achievement has earned recognition from the London Book of World Records, following training under Grandmaster Shaswat Kumar

The Taekwondo Color Belt Grading Examination organised by Power House Taekwondo Academy in Hyderabad concluded successfully, with students demonstrating martial arts skills and discipline. Senior instructors and dignitaries appreciated their performance, while demonstrations highlighted speed, strength, flexibility, precision and confidence

Indian martial artist Grandmaster Hanshi Shaswat Kumar has achieved his eighth world record by holding a 100-kg dumbbell with one hand for one minute. The feat was recognised by the Asian Book of World Records on August 18, 2026.

Hyderabad's 14-year-old martial artist Balabhadrapatruni Yashwwanth has secured his sixth international world record by delivering 170 single-hand punch strikes in 30 seconds. The Pallavi Model School student has also earned multiple national and international honours and continues to excel in martial arts

Thirteen-year-old Hyderabad martial artist Navjyot Singh Thakur has entered the Asian Book of World Records by delivering 105 backfist punches in 10 seconds. Training under Grandmaster Hanshi Shaswat Kumar, she secured the milestone in the Teenage Female category

Dr. G. S. Gopal Reddy, founder of GVR Karate Academy, set a world record by chopping 26 apples off six students' heads in 36 seconds. Certified by the Wonder Book of Records, the feat promoted youth fitness over drug abuse

Fourteen-year-old Balabhadrapatruni Yashwwanth of Pallavi Model School has achieved his fifth martial arts world record. Trained by Grandmaster Shaswat Kumar, he earned recognition from leading world record bodies for outstanding speed, punching power and kicking performance

The Martial Arts Book of World Records, a wing of the Shreyanavi Charitable Foundation, has received international recognition from global bodies. The organisation aims to standardise and promote martial arts achievements through structured evaluation and global certification systems.

Hyderabad’s Hanshi Shaswat Kumar, founder of Senkoukai Karate, became the first karate master to receive the World Supreme Grandmaster Crown of Martial Excellence Award. He was also recognised as SOKE, founder of his karate style, earning 20 international awards in a year.

Conferred with the prestigious Pioneer & Most Successful Martial Artist from India & Legend of Indian Karate Award by Grand Master Miroslav Charlie Pavlovi

Grand Master Shaswat Kumar, founder of Senkoukai Karate, has been awarded the “God Blessed Warrior Award” and the title of “World Martial Arts Icon” by Japanese martial arts bodies, recognizing his pioneering contributions to practical combat and global martial arts development.

Grand Master Shaswat Kumar, founder of Senkoukai Karate, received the International Martial Arts Legend Award in Malaysia, recognizing his contributions to martial arts, particularly through the promotion of his unique Karate style

Hyderabadi martial arts expert Hanshi Shaswat Kumar received the World Martial Arts Pioneer Award in Germany and was inducted into the International Hall of Fame for the 10th time, recognising his global contributions to karate and martial arts education.

Telangana Taekwondo Association held a Black Belt exam in Hyderabad, showcasing skill, fitness, and dedication among young martial artists

Indian martial artist Hanshi Shaswat Kumar was awarded the Grandmaster title by the Martial Arts Association – International. The recognition celebrates his contribution to Senkoukai Karate and martial arts promotion

“Senkoukai Karate was recently officially recognised as an independent karate system by senior martial arts experts in Japan. I was able to develop this style through years of dedicated practice and valuable guidance from Japanese Grand Masters,” Shaswat told Telangana Today.

Grandmaster Praveen Kumar and President Satish Goud also secured a commitment from Chief Minister Revanth Reddy to raise awareness and enhance public engagement with Taekwondo.

Pawan Kalyan is not someone who shares details about his personal life on social media often, but when he does his posts go viral almost immediately.

Mumbai: Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar will join the grand finale of the upcoming action reality show ‘India’s Ultimate Warrior’ hosted by Vidyut Jammwal. Talking about the show, Akshay said, “I was nine (years old) when I started practicing Martial Arts and I owe everything I am today to this art form. When the show makers […]

Hyderabad: ‘Liger’ marks Puri Jagannath’s first-time collaboration with Telugu actor Vijay Devarakonda. The film, which is set against the backdrop of mixed martial arts, has seen massive demand. Nearing its release, ‘Liger’ shooting has wrapped up. Adding to the craze, the team has reportedly locked its deal with Prime Video, for a whopping price. With […]