Aikido with Steven Seagal

[@Shadowcaster316]

I am a Deputy Sheriff and when I was going through Jail School's defensive tactics our instructer encouraged us to learn Jujistu(sp) for the ground fighting but said and I quote " if you get a chance to learn Aikido, do it." Aikido is a great style to learn for controling your opponent and facing mulitiple foes.

[@JonathanFerGold]

Awesome, thanks! I just checked ebay for it and am now going to purchase it. It looks great....

[@10secundz]

Best video from steven seagal Best randori. This is real fight!

[@Ricksonkimura]

Seagal was definitely one of the best in Aikido. I know a lot of people would say he'd get owned in mma and I don't disagree to that, but when it comes to Aikido, Seagal was head and shoulders above a lot of instructors.

[@2008August30]

so honed and in tune with whats going on around you that eventually nobody will be able to touch you which is the ultimate goal. That way you can move where nobody is and down each person one at a time. But to do that require practice and this is what this demo is, a practice!

[@lazaga]

wowww ....thank you that's the rality of Aikido ...amazing:O

[@eugene680]

I agree, I really hate it when people argue which is the ultimate martial art in the world. Each style has their own speciality, talking badly about other styles only reflects poorly on yourself.

[@bubo3110]

steven seagal is the bigest and best aikido master....

[@Guppusmaximus]

Are you kidding? Steven Seagal was one of the first "Anglos" to be accredited to teach Aikido over in Japan. He teaches nothing but practicality & "real" Aikido. His speed & skill is one to be respected & feared. I would confidently match him up against any master martial artist. Those UFC fighters would be the first rung...

[@thedaftdrunk]

as anyone I know who teach akido are some of the nicest people!

[@setsura12]

actually ive been studying aikido for about 2 years now and im only 8 kyu and i have been in several situations since i started to study with 3 people going at me full attack and this has probbaly saved my life if not prevented a serious beating. this martial art is now "b.s." and does work in real life situations you just need to open your mind to it but i wouldn't expect people to believe this from one video it took me awhile to start to believe this would work to.

[@orenjiotoku]

I guess you never watched any of his movies. Definitely one of the most effective fighting styles out there. It great to watch it used against MMA fighters! Its almost to easy!

[@Spinozin]

great post

[@LEDWINLE]

Some martial arts, like Aikido and Wing Tsun, include multiple opponent combat, you learn how you position yourself. I've tried it, it works.

[@GlobalAcc]

it's so awsome i gonna try Aikido :D

[@TriangleChoke96]

OUCH! That's a dead on assesment right there.

[@VwErik88]

he is soo good :)

[@ORLANDO2217]

seagal will always be one of the best, don't think of him as an old man, there's no age for aikido... in fact the older the better for this fascinating discipline.... besides, seagal is an actor who's just playing a character to keep in fashion.... as an aikidoer he's got all our respect.

[@smcool19100]

that is realy hard and amezing i think that every body needs to know this!

[@acquiesce100]

Totally agree with you mate. I studied Aikido then moved to BJJ.

[@FocusedLucas]

steven seagal vs. chuch noris?

[@Tarc5150]

Some of you are questioning the use of the kotegashi wrist lock. I suppose cause the uke didn't want to get hurt he rolled safely. I used kotegashi in a fight at the end of a long night at night club years ago. The guy didn't roll over like an uke, I broke his wrist and still threw him. Not proud of it but the technique works in the proper trained hands. Best of luck in your training.

[@Kuritzu]

dude...it's called martial ART!

[@AlphaDad]

Steven Segal is the first american to ever teach aikido in japan. He is a 7th degree blackbelt. He taught Aikido in LA before becoming an actor

[@Guppusmaximus]

You're right. They don't determine the best but you do have to showcase levels of mastery which is done through certain tests and then when you pass those, you are allowed to work with swords. With these swords(tanken) utilizing the Tomiki style there can be a sort of competition but not similar to Karate or Taekwondo.

[@watts18269]

Yet iv been in a shit load of fights and my years of doing Aikido has always helped...care to explain that?

[@robotontoilet]

All Aikido demos are like this. I've seen a 90 yr old woman do the same thing. The most skill is in the attackers, who at least must take the falls. I trained in it for years...

[@wildbill6976]

Aikido and Jiu Jitsu are the 2 most used/taught martial arts in the Military. The majority of hand to hand taught in Infantry school at Ft. Benning are a derivation of Aikido. The gracie family run several training programs in the army (most notably for the Rangers). It's useful, effective, and anyone can learn it. A firearm isn't always an option, whether in combat, or for self defense. True, it is preferred, but hand-to-hand is your contingency should your firearm fail.

[@bgcheese]

We did randori this week in class. And my sensei called me up and some other guys and I couldnt even get a hand on him. I hit the floor about 6 times. It was my first randori.

[@isisrufus]

i think its the ame as bruse lee they do al moves so good and knows ons witch momend they use a move

[@ricecaker]

He WAS a good fighter. Haha, I love how they say you cant think while fighting - nowonder Seagal was so good!

[@1steviewonder1]

@solpapisolmook I agree... Real fighting involves two opposing sides. The opposition can't fight you when their wrist has been broken... Hence, doesn't resemble real fighting... Just kicking butt!... This is a perfect Art for self defence.

[@jazzvec]

correction - he is 7th dan and he was one of the best.

[@barrettokarate]

I don't know if he was drunk. Never heard that in any of the versions of the story. But the guy who was involved in the alleged fight was the legendary "Judo" Gene LeBell. Gene was/is one of the toughest guys around. He did MMA style fights 30 years before the UFC was created.

[@URAGR8M8]

@allosavros21 Aikido is an excellent martial art for one to use to defend against infants and the elderly. Especially if they attack you in slow motion and exactly how you want as they do in training...

[@JonathanFerGold]

Now I'm gonna go all the way to Wal-Mart, just to buy this "Steven Seagal" energy drink. I still want to dry that "Hulk Hogan" energy drink!

[@pablosebastian30]

man, he may be lazy today, but he was real fast at those days... Impressive technique.

[@BJPr12]

Yes, it is a documentary, search here for: "The path beyong thought"

[@amerexile001]

@alkahestable i agree i studied aikido then moved on to something i could acutally use in a fight

[@gottitgood4me]

Sincere training will help you become the best that you can be. That should be the goal, right? MMA takes very sincere training and dedication, as does Aikido or other styles. A person who is prepared for death, not injury and a tap-out is a true "martial arts practioner" Most just go to class, perform techniques, get pretty good and go on with life. Many walk different paths. Is is best to walk some path or just stand still. MMA and Aikido can both be very practical in situations

[@0428733]

he swept the floor with that guy... while sitting

[@fxq520]

Yes sir you are correct

[@eifersucht2]

i bought a steven seagal energy drink from wal-mart yesterday =D

[@MultiGreat1]

What does that mean sorry? How did your Sensei reassure you? As in, does aikido work on the street against a trained boxing. And does someone have to rush towards you for Aikido to work? Can't it work in a square off on the steet?

[@aikidoclubhenbo]

@bf2335 But IT IS the same that was taught in Japan earlier in history. Judo schools in the beginning (before they make it an Olympic sport) were doing the same techniques. So, Jujitsu is Jujitsu, the same thing, all over the world. And Aikido is jujitsu with emphasis on avoiding the conflict in the process of fighting. Possible or not, I don't know.

[@gongfo]

Thats right. You have a good point ;)

[@PerNyk]

I have seen 74 years old 5'6", 100lb Wu-Dann (WuDan...however written I dunno) Kung-Fu "so called MASTER" to easily overpower my friend's uncle - 35 years old 6'2, 220lb. That uncle is master in ju jitsu and kickboxing. I would never believe that if I haven't seen it myself. Uncle tried a lot of times but always lost ... that old one was really amazing. At the end, the Kung-Fu master raised his hand in horizontal position and that 220lb uncle grabbed it and did about 10 chins (pull ups)...

[@7972222]

hes the best their is

[@Guppusmaximus]

Ummm..Fight fire with fire. You started it, so, in a fit of weakness I dropped to your level... *Smirk*

[@MJBoyagian]

I agree K_C. The "Why" is being forgotton. O Sensei taught the why, the how, and the when. Rock & water are both very powerful entities. Each in it's own, can subdue each other, yet they both can exist harmoniously. Sorry for sounding so "Kwai Chang Cain-ish"

[@Caeternum]

@sasat1986 While I agree with you to some extent, I do think that martial artists can gain a lot from a bit of cross training at a decent mma club. It's like separating true martial arts from sports martial arts, there is an element of mma, something about having to use every shred of energy, courage and willpower you have into one moment, one fight, gives it value as personal growth and a new view on what it feels like to be in a fight. All of which can be applied to whichever art you train in.

[@Lexicologist71]

Those guys aren't tiny, he's huge. Aikido doesn't resist once they know where the counter is going. Resisting will get you injured.

[@coutureslamsyou]

yeah u r right!

[@rsan10]

damn. seagal rocks.

[@JonathanFerGold]

What's the source of this documentary? Is this a DVD?

[@Holrusk]

Four! Even better.

[@LEDWINLE]

Also getting choked out by Gene Lebell isn't anything to be ashamed of, after all Seagal allowed him to apply the choke first. It was vain of him to think he could get out of it for sure, Lebell is a badass at choking.

[@aikidoclubhenbo]

@billysue2 Exactely. Gentile way in a fight to death means weaponless way. There is nothing gentile according to our understanding of the word. Bujutsu is the word which is used when weapons are used.

[@rdgnr8]

i don't care what other Fool people say about AIKIDO.... Because my Sensei already prove how dangerous the art of AIKIDO was.....

[@mgalusic]

It's Seagal his arms defy physics.

[@xmido]

morpheus:"stop trying to hit me and hit me"

[@LEDWINLE]

Anyone who trained Aikido seriously knows Seagal is not a complete fake, you can see it in his technique.

[@pissed7off]

@sinhaserpente I see where you're coming from. From my observations, most of the MMA fighters are highly trained in a form of martial arts, so they're somewhat of the same... the MMA fighter has some additional training. It'd be interesting to see an MMA fighter match off against a traditional martial arts enthusiast, that's quite unusual, lol.

[@mrpopenfresh]

Though it it pretty nice, these guys have been practising falling down. When you know what the guy is going to go, you will fly on the ground, for sure.

[@jawsykilla]

Where do u live?

[@hondacrazy123]

im only gunna say this one untill you have studied this martial art i have not then you should not even say if it is real steven seagal is one of the best aikido masters of all time

[@angel07p]

do i need sideburns for that??

[@watdoejebigtime]

this looks fucking awesome O.O

[@propositionjohnston]

That's strange I thought Randori is Judo sparring. Where we do Aikido (Aikikai) we call this 'JIYU WAZA" not Randori.

[@BearAssassin]

No, it doesn't but try applying it with BJJ or Judo, and you have a very powerful grapple and throw game.

[@kujotx]

@Rookerman32 link?

[@GrandUltimateMe]

why do people think that mma techniques can't be used in a self-defence scenario? mma involves boxing, jiu jitsu, muay thai, kick boxing, wrestling, and probably a whole host of others, like karate etc. there is no reason why an mma fighter could not use different aspects of his fight techniques in a self-defence situation. surely the main difference between mma and martial arts is the philosophy - one is about self control, self defence and growth, the other, just about fighting.

[@AllahLikesBacon01]

I like the parts when Seagal disarms the uke.

[@sabotoged]

Are these his students?

[@emilreevehowe]

My response would be that you're confident, in shape, and know how to throw a good strike, which means you'll win a fight against most people walking the earth. But someone with decent grappling skills is eventually going to get the takedown and smother someone with this skill set. Defininitely not a personal attack on practitioners of any martial art. I'm not a wrestler or grappler myself, I think I'm being objective. Thanks for keeping the debate so civilized.

[@aikidoclubhenbo]

@bf2335 well, jujitsu happens to be a Japanese term and it stands for "non armed combat", hence the Brazilian origin is impossible. Non armed combat exists in every culture of the world. It is correct though that the Gracie family from Brasil has developed one of the best schools of this type of combat and advertised it trough MMA (one-on-one fighting).

[@MrChiHuaHua33]

hey !! akido is cool ! just like throwin some1 with a hand !! damn !! its cool !!

[@opti2007]

you mean "the are of" right?

[@sirskeptic]

I though it was too before I learned it. It's really not. I've done (in order) TKD, Ninjutsu, Shao Lin, Kickboxing, Muai thai, then Aikido. Aikido is the ONLY one that worked in a real life situation. Goit!!!!!!!!!

[@iamalwaysr1ght]

what do you think a punch from bruce would do to tyson when he can take punches from guys like frank bruno? I suppose bruce hits harder because he clenches his fist at the right time lol

[@barimbo]

They're not small, Seagal is just very tall with 1,95 m.

[@b0ris360]

Shhhhh....Let em think it works. I'm glad that people choose to do aikido rather than MMA. It just means there are fewer people walking around that pose a legit threat to the rest of us!

[@Raul89104]

I agree, I train in a diffrent martial art and you have no choice but "jump" unless you want an injury.

[@coutureslamsyou]

surely more than you probably except

[@2008August30]

An Aikidoka who knows what he is doing isnt going to let a street fighter gracefully fall to the ground. Firstly he will smash his neck so he cant breathe, dislocate his shoulder and crack his head on the ground and thats all in one move. Now does that turn you on? Or would you prefer a nice gentle landing so nobody gets hurt? Your choice.

[@hoboboxerjoe]

@eugene680, on the other hand it is perfectly fine to be critical of other styles. I teach fight analysis in my personal classes. Along with Krav Maga, American Boxing, some Aikido, and a bit of Tae Kwon Do and kickboxing. I blackbelted in Tae Kwon Do but I honestly don't see much of a overal use for it after boxing and doing Krav Maga from my mercenary days. I'd have to say that after a bit of study, Krav and Boxing are the most proven in combat. For me, anyway.

[@Shoelpkof]

I have to agree with you. History has shown that superpowers last only about 200 years. Our time is up and its coming to a close. It has also been proved taht Republics can only last so long before it finally implodes on itself. America is by far the most arrogant country but even in its weakened state, it is still the most powerful until someone finally brings the fight to us. That is when I plan to head to Japan.

[@saulocpp]

Go to a dojo and say that to the sensei. He will invite you for the training, then you come back here to repeat that. Let's see.

[@bgcheese]

I agree-If you dont know what your doing. Your going to break a bone or sprain something. Its funny lots of people think its fake..its not. "All" of thoses techniques hurt.

[@patrik79a]

as have I - and so far i´m not hurt - i did get the chanse to go home after being attacked, and i thank aikido for it... Not saying there aren´t problems with the art, or difficulties, but to think it´s bullshit just from watching KZbin is weird to me... furthermore. haven´t had ONE incident in 15 years where I, or my teachers couldn´t handle - mostly guys - coming to the dojo to test us... but im guessing that doenst count???

[@tonmisty]

I think when he was a young man seagal would have been a handful for any man to fight. You dont become a 7th dan black belt and teach akido in japan if you are a wanker. What a lot of people dont think about now, is seagal is an old man., but his movies are still popular. You know what you are getting when you watch a seagal movie, action and entertainment that's all and thats why the guy is an icon. ..

[@cromulentembiggener]

Egss should only be opened at the small end

[@patrik79a]

and thats exactly the point... not saying that self development isn´t possible with other arts... Maybe the essence of aikido isn´t even possible to attain. Maybe it´s an Ism just like different politacle ideals, but maybe, just maybe it´s an ideal to strive for?

[@xxmrbrooksxx]

i agree with you martial arts were developed to make soldiers and and warriors better and what they did. which was to kill each other. the spiritual side is just a by product and some scholls don't even stress that because they are teaching combat not religion.

[@Guppusmaximus]

You obviously didn't watch Aikido: The Path Beyond Thought. Steven Seagal is 7th Dan... What part of my comment didn't you understand?!

[@grankajuna]

why all of them small

[@johnnydollar107]

Who fights by running and falling to the floor without even attempting a strike...

[@Tadddius]

The Main Problem With Aikido Is That In UFC Opponent Rarely Attacks You While Running At You And Trying To Grab Your Chest. Rather, They Try To Use Fast Strikes With Hands While Keeping Their Body Away, And In Such Case These Techniques Prove Utterly Useless.

[@girtrute]

@acquiesce100 bjj is the best for sports fighting, there were rules even in the dojo fights. But other martial arts teach bjj but also eye gaulging,small join minipulation and bone density strengthing,your not even allowed to chop to the throat. And didnt sakuraba own all the gracies. but theres plenty times in ufc matches where he could have been eye gualged.

[@waawaaweewaa2045]

Seagal can fight but this demonstration is ridiculous and doesn't simulate what would happen in a real street fight. Even an experienced fighter will usually be overwhelmed by more than one opponent by virtue of being outnumbered. A couple of hard nosed street guys that gang up on someone will bumrush the individual, grab him, and pull the individual to the ground to pound him out. This is simply what happens in most street fights.