Chinmay Sharma, a Delhi-based man practicing martial arts for over 15 years, achieved a remarkable feat, earning him a Guinness World Record (GWR). On August 4, Sharma performed 360 kicks (male) in 2.08 m (6 ft 9 in). Sharing the video on social media, GWR wrote, “Highest unassisted martial arts 360 kick (male) 2.08 m (6 ft 9 in) by Chinmay Sharma.” The viral video shows Sharma effortlessly performing Tang Soo Do, a Korean martial arts discipline. Watch here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Guinness World Records (@guinnessworldrecords) Many users flocked to the comment section and hailed the martial artist for making the country proud. A user wrote, “Thank you for making India proud.” Another user commented, “I am always proud and lucky to have a teacher like you sir.” “The OG of the game,” a third user said. “I am the luckiest student to have a guru like you,” another user wrote. Who is Chinmay Sharma? This is not the first time Chinmay Sharma has gotten a Guinness World Record to his name. A self-defence trainer, Sharma has been the head coach at Lion Institute of Martial Arts for seven years. According to his LinkedIn, he trains over 150 students at the institute and provides self-defence training to women. What is Tang Soo Do? Originating from China's Tang Dynasty, Tang Soo Do is a Korean Martial art influenced by karate and taekkyeon. According to the World Tang Soo Do Association, the art was popular with many names throughout the eras like Hwa Rang Do, Moo Sul, Kyuck Too Ki, Soo Bahk Ki, Soo Byuck Ki, Taek Kyun, and more.
