Hyderabad karate Grandmaster Shaswat Kumar claims ninth world record with unique finger-striking feat

In the demonstration, Shaswat pierced a plastic water bottle with a powerful strike using a single finger. He said he completed the feat in eight seconds, describing it as a distinctive test of finger strength, conditioning, striking accuracy and speed.

Shaswat chose to perform the feat during a live broadcast so that viewers across the world could witness it directly. He explained that an achievement of this nature might be difficult for people to believe merely through written accounts or certificates, and therefore wanted to demonstrate the feat publicly.

According to his claim, he is the first martial artist in the world to pierce a plastic water bottle using a finger attack in this manner.

Explaining the technique, Shaswat said developing powerful fingers and hands required sustained physical preparation, discipline and regular practice. Finger conditioning, he noted, was a demanding component of martial arts training that required proper technique and control.

While breaking objects through powerful strikes is a familiar feature of karate demonstrations, piercing a plastic water bottle with a finger presents a different physical challenge, he said.

The latest achievement adds to Shaswat's collection of claimed world records and brings further recognition to Hyderabad's martial arts community.