Shaswat Kumar
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Shaswat Kumar is an Indian martial arts instructor and the founder of Senkoukai Karate, a distinct style of karate developed in India. According to Telangana Today the system has been recognized by Japanese martial arts organizations. He has received recognition from martial arts groups in countries including Japan, Malaysia, Brazil, and Germany for his contributions to martial arts.[1] He has been awarded the title of "Hanshi," which is traditionally given to senior karate instructors.[2]
Personal information
[edit]| Parameter | Details |
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| Full name | Shaswat Kumar |
| Nationality |  Indian
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| Height | 5 ft 9 in |
| Weight | 83 kg |
| Style | Senkoukai |
| Rank | 10th Dan (AJMAO) 
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| Teacher | Masaki Watanabe |
Achievements
[edit]| Award / Achievement | Country |
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| 100-Man Kumite (Total 108 Fights) | India
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| Grand Master Title |  Germany
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| Grand Master of the Year (2 Times) |  Serbia
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| God Blessed Warrior Award | Japan
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| World Martial Arts Icon | Japan
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| Father of the Real Combat Karate | Japan
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| God of Real Combat Karate | Japan
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| International Martial Arts Legend Award |  Malaysia
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| International Hall of Fame (10 Times) | Multiple |
| World Martial Arts Pioneer Award | Germany
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| Black Belt 10th Dan | Japan
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| Hanshi Title | Japan
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| World Martial Arts Achievement Award |  Brazil
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| International Martial Arts Lifetime Achievement Award | Brazil
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| PhD in Martial Arts |  Indonesia
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| Pioneer & Most Successful Martial Artist from India | Serbia
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| Legend of Indian Karate Award | Serbia
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Early life and education
[edit]Shaswat Kumar was born and raised in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. In 2007, his father, a government employee, was transferred to Hyderabad, which was then part of Andhra Pradesh and later became Telangana. The family subsequently moved to Hyderabad, where Kumar continued his studies. During his college years, he was an active member of the National Cadet Corps (NCC), which greatly helped him in developing discipline and determination that supported his progress in martial arts.[1]
He began learning karate during his school years and continued to develop his skills under various instructors in India and abroad. His early education was completed in India, where he also pursued advanced martial arts training that later shaped his approach toward developing a distinct karate system.
He later founded an independent karate style called Senkoukai Karate, which has been reported in international martial arts media.[11][12]
Career
[edit]After completing his education, Shaswat Kumar continued his journey in martial arts, focusing on the study and practice of full-contact karate. Over the years, he trained with several senior masters and participated in various martial arts seminars and events. His experience and long-term involvement in karate led him to develop the independent system of Senkoukai Karate, which emphasizes both traditional principles and modern training approaches.
In 2024, Senkoukai Karate received official recognition as an independent karate system from the International Bujutsu Karate Association, headquartered in Japan, and from Masaki Watanabe, founder of the Watanabe Shotokan Karate Federation.[11][13]
On 9 February 2025, Shaswat Kumar completed a 100-man full-contact kumite organized by the World Senkoukai Karate Organization, during which he fought a total of 108 consecutive matches.[14]
Kumar later became involved in the organizational and technical development of Senkoukai Karate at the international level. He was appointed to the Senkoukai Karate World Executive Committee, which oversees global coordination and standardization of the style.[13]
| Sr. No. | Name | Post | Country |
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| 1 | GM. Masaki Watanabe | Chairman | Japan
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| 2 | GM. Elias Cruz Rodriguez | Director |  Spain
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| 3 | Kyoshi Vishwa Barchha | President | India
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| 4 | GM. Shaswat Kumar | Director & Chief Instructor | India
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| 5 | GM. Adinaldo Correa Negrao | Vice President | Brazil
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| 6 | GM. Miroslav Pavlovic | Vice President | Serbia
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| 7 | GM. Henri Hendarto | Vice President | Indonesia
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| 8 | GM. Jorge Antonio Acevedo | Vice President |  Cuba
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| 9 | Kyoshi Ashraf Elmasry | Secretary |  Egypt
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| 10 | GM. Minh Hang Nguyen | Technical Director |  United States
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| 11 | Shihan Hirokazu Narumi | Chief Advisor | Japan
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| 12 | Shihan Takayuki Asami | Advisor | Japan
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| 13 | GM. Yoshio Tanibata | Advisor | Japan
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| 14 | Shihan Kauro Kamiya | Advisor | Japan
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| 15 | GM. Celal Akgul | Advisor |  United Kingdom
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| 16 | GM. Mohd Arif Syafiq | Joint Secretary | Malaysia
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| 17 | GM. Ahmad Al Hasani | Joint Secretary | Japan
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| 18 | Shihan Kennedy Kazwami | Joint Secretary |  Zambia
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| 19 | Kyoshi Yurowslav Yurievich Lyshenko | Joint Secretary |  Russia
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| 20 | Shihan Anibal Alejandro Gonzalez Veliz | Joint Secretary |  Chile
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References
[edit]- ^ a b "India's Karate Grand Master Hanshi Shaswat Kumar wins two prestigious awards from Brazil". Asian Community News. 19 September 2025. Archived from the original on 19 September 2025.
- ^ "Hyderabad-based martial artist develops independent karate style; Senkoukai Karate gains global recognition". Telangana Today. 21 May 2025. Archived from the original on 21 May 2025. Retrieved 23 October 2025.
- ^ "India's Karate Grand Master Hanshi Shaswat Kumar wins two prestigious awards from Brazil". Asian Community News. 19 September 2025. Archived from the original on 19 September 2025. Retrieved 23 October 2025.
- ^ "Legend of Indian Karate Award". The Brighter World. 3 October 2025. Archived from the original on 4 October 2025. Retrieved 23 October 2025.
- ^ "Another rare honour for city martial arts exponent". Telangana Today. Archived from the original on 30 September 2025. Retrieved 23 October 2025.
- ^ "First Indian to Earn 10th Dan Black Belt from Japan". Asian Community News. 17 May 2025. Archived from the original on 17 May 2025. Retrieved 23 October 2025.
- ^ "International Martial Arts Legend Award (Malaysia)". Telangana Today. 16 August 2025. Retrieved 23 October 2025.
- ^ "Grand Master Shaswat Kumar Honoured with Japanese Martial Arts Awards". News Karnataka. 2 September 2025. Archived from the original on 5 September 2025. Retrieved 23 October 2025.
- ^ "SSI Fanzine – Rare International Honour". SSI Fanzine. 22 July 2025. Archived from the original on 23 July 2025. Retrieved 23 October 2025.
- ^ "Shaswat Gets Grandmaster Title". Telangana Today. Archived from the original on 5 July 2025. Retrieved 23 October 2025.
- ^ a b "Hyderabad-based Martial Artist develops India's first independent karate style; Senkoukai Karate gains global recognition". 21 May 2025. Archived from the original on 21 May 2025.
- ^ "India's Karate Grand Master Hanshi Shaswat Kumar Wins Two Prestigious Awards from Brazil". 19 September 2025. Archived from the original on 19 September 2025.
- ^ a b "Hyderabad's Shaswat Kumar named to Senkoukai Karate World Executive Committee". 31 May 2025. Archived from the original on 31 May 2025.
- ^ "Odia martial artist Shaswat Kumar completes 100-man full-contact kumite". Sambad Epaper. 27 March 2025. Archived from the original on 29 March 2025.