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Shaswat Kumar is an Indian martial artist and the founder of Senkoukai Karate, a Karate style developed independently in India. He is known for his contributions to traditional martial arts and has received both national and international recognition for his achievements.

Early life and education

Shaswat Kumar is based in Hyderabad, Telangana. He began his martial arts training at a young age and pursued a variety of traditional Karate systems. Over time, his experience led to the formation of a unique Karate style rooted in both Indian philosophy and Japanese technique.

Career

Kumar is the founder and head of Senkoukai Karate, a system integrating traditional Japanese Karate forms with an Indian philosophical base. He was appointed to the Senkoukai World Executive Committee in 2025, becoming the first Indian to hold the position.^[1]

He has participated in international events and has been recognized for promoting martial arts rooted in Indian identity. His work has led to the global adoption of Senkoukai Karate principles.^[2]

Recognition and titles

In May 2024, Kumar was conferred the title of Hanshi and awarded the 10th Dan Black Belt by a Japanese martial arts council, reportedly making him the first Indian martial artist to achieve this rank.^[3]

He has also received:

World Martial Arts Pioneer Award and inclusion in the 10th Hall of Fame in July 2025.^[4]
Recognition by multiple English news outlets, including Telangana Today, NT News, and SSIFanzine.^[5]

Media coverage

Kumar's achievements have been extensively covered by Indian English-language newspapers and e-papers, including:

Telangana Today e-paper articles^[6]^[7]
NT News and its e-paper^[8]^[9]
Kothaswaram e-paper^[10]^[11]^[12]^[13]
Sakshi e-paper (English district pages)^[14]^[15]

Legacy

Under Kumar’s leadership, Senkoukai Karate has grown into an internationally recognized martial art. His efforts have contributed to the visibility of Indian martial arts on the world stage, and his system is now taught in several countries.

External links

^ "Hyderabad's Shaswat Kumar named to Senkoukai Karate World Executive Committee". Telangana Today. 30 May 2025. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
^ "Global Recognition for Shaswat's Senkoukai Karate". Telangana Today via Magzter. 25 May 2025. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
^ "Hanshi Shaswat Kumar becomes first Indian to earn 10th Dan Black Belt from Japan". Asian Community News. 17 May 2025. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
^ "Global Honour for India: Hanshi Shaswat Kumar Receives World Martial Arts Pioneer Award". The Brighter World. 26 July 2025. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
^ "Hyderabad Martial Artist Shaswat Kumar Receives Rare International Honour". SSIFanzine. 22 July 2025. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
^ "Telangana Today e-paper (Clip)". Telangana Today. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
^ "Telangana Today e-paper (22 May 2025)". Telangana Today. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
^ "Senkoukai Karate is Globally Recognized". NT News. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
^ "NT News E-paper". NT News. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
^ "Kothaswaram Clip 3653". Kothaswaram. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
^ "Kothaswaram Clip 4014". Kothaswaram. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
^ "Kothaswaram Clip 4010". Kothaswaram. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
^ "Kothaswaram Clip 4027". Kothaswaram. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
^ "Sakshi e-paper (18 May 2025)". Sakshi. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
^ "Sakshi e-paper (17 July 2025)". Sakshi. Retrieved 2 August 2025.

[ExecCommittee-1] "Hyderabad's Shaswat Kumar named to Senkoukai Karate World Executive Committee". Telangana Today. 30 May 2025. Retrieved 2 August 2025.

[RecognitionMagzter-2] "Global Recognition for Shaswat's Senkoukai Karate". Telangana Today via Magzter. 25 May 2025. Retrieved 2 August 2025.

[10thDan-3] "Hanshi Shaswat Kumar becomes first Indian to earn 10th Dan Black Belt from Japan". Asian Community News. 17 May 2025. Retrieved 2 August 2025.

[BrighterWorld-4] "Global Honour for India: Hanshi Shaswat Kumar Receives World Martial Arts Pioneer Award". The Brighter World. 26 July 2025. Retrieved 2 August 2025.

[SSIFanzine-5] "Hyderabad Martial Artist Shaswat Kumar Receives Rare International Honour". SSIFanzine. 22 July 2025. Retrieved 2 August 2025.

[6] "Telangana Today e-paper (Clip)". Telangana Today. Retrieved 2 August 2025.

[7] "Telangana Today e-paper (22 May 2025)". Telangana Today. Retrieved 2 August 2025.

[8] "Senkoukai Karate is Globally Recognized". NT News. Retrieved 2 August 2025.

[9] "NT News E-paper". NT News. Retrieved 2 August 2025.

[10] "Kothaswaram Clip 3653". Kothaswaram. Retrieved 2 August 2025.

[11] "Kothaswaram Clip 4014". Kothaswaram. Retrieved 2 August 2025.

[12] "Kothaswaram Clip 4010". Kothaswaram. Retrieved 2 August 2025.

[13] "Kothaswaram Clip 4027". Kothaswaram. Retrieved 2 August 2025.

[14] "Sakshi e-paper (18 May 2025)". Sakshi. Retrieved 2 August 2025.

[15] "Sakshi e-paper (17 July 2025)". Sakshi. Retrieved 2 August 2025.

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