Steven Seagal is DANGEROUS

I survived 24 hours with Steven Seagal. He gave me a 'makiwara' (punching board) to condition my hands & knuckles. Although Aikido is not famous for striking, Sensei Seagal practices a martial art based on Japanese Jiu-jitsu. This includes punches and kicks. But unlike Brazilian Jiujitsu (BJJ), it doesn't involve submission grappling. Because the last place a samurai wants to be on the battlefield is the ground... Watch until the end for an epic surprise!
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[@KARATEbyJesse]

PART 1: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXjXXmqLZsinl9E

[@Lhhhhdsss]

Finally part 2

[@KARATEbyJesse]

@@Lhhhhdsss Enjoy!

[@dojo6785]

Thanks for bring these videos ...

[@ADayintheLifeoftheTw]

Can't wait for Part 3!

[@DeepakisDemigod]

Please Advice For Maintaining Better Form And Posture In Bunkai , *Sensei*

[@bar8665]

These two videos were in fact the best interview with Steven Seagal regarding martial arts in his entire career. Congrats and thank you.

[@zaytoony]

i wholeheartedly agree.

[@mscir]

I don't know if I've seen all of them, but I've never seen a better interview. These were awesome.

[@cyberbas]

It was a delight see you connecting and Steven being a true Sensei ! It changed my perception I had of him.

[@JeremiahMunoz]

Agreed

[@johndamienreilly]

I think the main takeaway for Steven, should be to cut down on the takeaway's.

[@realrkn1484]

You can think what you want about Steven Seagal. But the important thing here is how Jesse is carrying himself here, respectful, humble and honorable like a Karateka should do even if he thinks otherwise in his mind.A great ambassador of the way. 押忍

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Karate begins and ends with respect 🙏

[@emalieth8220]

@@KARATEbyJesse This is the greatest teaching I received from martial arts. Musashi wrote to make your fighting stance your everyday stance. We should think of respect as a stance as well. This is what makes some practitioners like Jesse stand out

[@Utahokinawanseidokankarate]

Rei ni hajimaru. Rei ni owaru.

[@wesbrown3831]

That hits the nail on the head... take it one step further by just adding people in general and we may have a better world.

[@andrikurniawan1654]

@@KARATEbyJesse respect, unfortunately, has different definition, in real life, and in reality show or the likes. But you are the man of respect. Kudos.

[@MackTrainingAcademy]

The best interview with Steven Seagal by far. I actually regained some respect for him in regards as a teacher and martial artist with the details of the techniques. Whether I agree with him or not I can appreciate his dedication and learning.

[@patkmulderig]

It's super refreshing to see Seagal in his actual element, no lies, no over the top action, no silent killer tropes. Just a master martial artist imparting techniques to a student, really wish he did more things like this. He would be much more respected if he did this, and stopped making movies after Executive Decision.

[@TranceHistorian]

I really wish he did his own karate videos on you tube.

[@old__gamers]

@@TranceHistorianЕму нужно снять автобиографический фильм о его скитаниях в Японии, выступить в нём режиссером и постановщиком боевых сцен, взять молодого парня (похожего на него) на главную роль (например, Марио Касас бы подошёл) и лучше раскрыть свою историю (что-то типа фильма Ип Ман), тогда люди по-новому взглянут на личность Стивена Сигала.

[@Optimalworld]

😂😂 Jean Claude was legit Steve is a joke. Try those techniques in the Octagon 😂😂

[@UWG.138beef]

@@Optimalworld💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯😴😴😴😴🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@JakeRoberts-qv4ue]

I would just like to see JCVD and him get along or at least let us watch the deathmatch

[@webagent90]

Probably the first and last good interview of Steven where you actually believe he knows martial arts and also the only interview where he doesn’t sound like a jerk, but actually a likable older guy.

[@KeithofSpades]

You should also watch the interview with Scott Adkins! Adkins is a great interviewer, because he's both an actor and martial artist, so he asks the right questions.

[@droidek3545]

@@KeithofSpades i agree with my brother.. kaminsky is right its been a long time since i have seen steven segal's interview

[@thexskating]

BAFFLING to say the least. Lol

[@rohankishibe8259]

@@KeithofSpades scott doing the interview or being interviewed? Link please?

[@cliveedwards2958]

@@rohankishibe8259 I'd love to see that aswell !!!

[@kgeo2686]

I’m in utter shock. A nice and genuine video about Steven? Pretty great honestly

[@anthonygordon9483]

Ive never seen Steven talk this much in any interview. He must really like the streamer.

[@jakkdlaw]

Yeah, I am so shocked

[@VenturiLife]

People talk a lot of smack about him, but he has legitimate skills, regardless what you think about his personality and some past behaviours. No-one is perfect. Obviously he's aging and getting a lot more rotund.

[@you2uber530]

i would believe he changed when some interviewer challange his skills, ask him about some other actor's skills, or quote someone taking steven a bit less seriously.

[@who7950]

@@anthonygordon9483people tend to be happy and talkative when talking about a hobby

[@crownmovers]

This 2 part interview made us completely rethink everything we thought we knew about Segal. Such great work!

[@chris55529]

"Mercy is for after they're sleeping." Possibly the best quote ever from Seagal.

[@noelaxton4941]

Did you just make me rethink Steven Segal? Seriously, great job on both episodes. Well done.

[@loilt5091]

Where can I get that wig, man⁉️

[@bo0tsy1]

Not really. sparring maybe, in a fight no, not like his movies. His movies are defense, despite lots of guns. Aikido is fluid defense style, Karate seems more active defense, both due to the situation.

[@GreatLordJason]

I have to admit, everything else aside, I've never seen Steven Seagal comport himself with this much humility.

[@isavax3]

It's possible that the hate fir him is overblown and exaggerated

[@El.broder]

​@@isavax3 or he's behaving for the video

[@mukiibipeter07]

@@El.broder or you just hate him

[@MBkaido0101]

To be honest. Steven is a boss.

[@gudemik5335]

He even said that Bruce Lee kick was better than his own!

[@davidlamb7979]

Great set of videos with Seagal! Reading the comments here, lots of people seem surprised that he's so open and humble in this exchange you had with him. He's open and humble because you and your brother approached him with sincerity, respect, and openness. Great attitude and vibe you and your brother bring. Thanks

[@ronniemx9992]

Stephen Seagal has received a lot of grief over the years from people, saying bad things about him for no apparent reason. I’ve always liked him. I think he has the personality of someone who is dedicated to their sport for a lifetime. Very few people have the level of dedication that it takes to become a master at what they do and they automatically resent it. I hope he stays doing what he does for very long time. Every time I watch a video with him in it I pick up some little nugget of information to hang onto. He’s a gem.

[@ToddToTheBlack]

It's called trolling, and jealousy... They know they'd never want to face Segal in a real sparring match, even at the age he is now.. 99% of these guys trolling about Segal, are keyboard queens, or took a few martial arts classes at the local YMCA.

[@aussiehardwood6196]

Segal is very much a 100% legit Sensei. He has a LOT of knowledge.

[@wildbeast1016]

​@@ToddToTheBlackhow come my YMCA doesn't have Martel Arts 🤨😭

[@ToddToTheBlack]

@@wildbeast1016 Try the YWCA..

[@Heytherebuds]

He's an akido artist for sure but his ridicule isn't unwarranted.

[@edchaput3577]

I was a prison guard for 21 years... When we trained at Management of aggressive behavior... We learned the techniques Ikkyo, Sankyo and Kotegaeshi... Seagal used Sankyo in this video... his ability to use Pain compliance and control is absolutely insane. Those moves do work in the real world and he is by far the the fastest and most fluid of anyone I have ever seen at it.

[@aikidoboynj]

So true, people talk so much shit about him. It's extremely hard to pull off these moves, to do it as expertly as he can tells you a lot about how serious he still is about his training.

[@shotokanbiker]

@@aikidoboynj they talked shit because they don't have the understanding or experience. Being an uke is just as important as practicing the moves. Some moves look effortless or meager, but can inflict a lot of pain.

[@milliethemog]

That man knows his shit and he can certainly fight aswell, top top Senseis praise him, the one's that know their shit. It's the idiot novices that all slag him down, the dossers and wasters, those that are just jealous!

[@edchaput3577]

@@aikidoboynj agree

[@briteppr62]

@@aikidoboynj You're right ! Folks confuse his personality (if they don't care for it) with his martial prowess & technique.

[@eivindgj3761]

This Steven Seagal is the Steven Seagal that we all enjoy, he is less bragging and less critical he smiles and he laughs.

[@aikidoboynj]

Yeah it's nice to see him with his guard down for a change.

[@DonWilkey2013]

It truly is as Seagal stated about a majority of american haters of him. Their minds are of the Cold World War 2 paranoid mentality, they're stuck in the thought of, " don't trust anyone from eastern europe and eastern asia ".

[@Ralphensteins]

X2

[@briteppr62]

True that!

[@neruil77]

Because, I think he enjoys teaching his style. He's reliving his younger days

[@sixwingsram]

😮I really enjoyed seeing this interview with SS. Many have painted him as a poser and phoney. He seems like a nice guy and genuinely respectful of martial arts disciplines. Thanks for posting🥋

[@VTVT1306]

Finally a video where Seagal isn’t ridiculed. Great master.

[@hourglas]

So cool seeing Steven Seagal actually enjoying himself and having fun sharing knowledge.

[@JSMinstantcoaching]

That was very cool to watch indeed

[@noahtipton7302]

unfortunately he then goes off camera and sexually assaults his employees

[@txmetalhead82xk]

My guess. He is a wiser man now. Age brings wisdom and humility. Although, he has always had a sense of humility about him. It looks like he really enjoys teaching, as opposed to being a practitioner. It is cool to see.

[@hashly8521]

@@txmetalhead82xk young seagal? humility? c'mon dude

[@basedbane787]

​@@hashly8521 because 80s action movie stars are all so humble

[@meedinstituteofself-defense]

I had the pleasure of doing a Japanese commercial with Mr. Seagal way back in the 90's. He used me and one of the other stuntmen to block out the fight. After doing that, he asked me if I wanted to see the difference between his techniques for film and reality. He spent over half an hour working with me. I have always admired and respected him greatly. So glad to see you having him in your videos. He's the real deal. OSS!

[@kevindoepker7701]

No, he's not, and your a bot.

[@CoralTheMihn]

@@kevindoepker7701 Lol Everyone who disagrees with somebody on youtube now claims that the person they disagree with is a bot.. Interesting phenomenon..

[@Ohio_representative69]

@@kevindoepker7701says the one with no subscribers

[@user-sc8ph2ds2m]

Sure you did buddy 🤡

[@meedinstituteofself-defense]

@@user-sc8ph2ds2m lol, google search me. Geoff Meed.

[@user-im4wy9np4i]

Man, you're making me like Segal again like the first time I watched "Above The Law".

[@craigbani5502]

Bravo Jesse & Co. I thoroughly enjoyed viewing this interview & demonstration.Great to hear and see Steven Seagull as he really is, a dedicated devoted martial artist with so much respect to and integrity.❤

[@joelmiller4623]

I loved the video and appreciate the perspective, BUT... can we all just say a prayer for the health and safety of his full time practice dummy! Kudos to that guy!

[@kudakwashemwashayenyi4752]

😂😂😂😂😂facts

[@stylif6651]

Agreed and much respect; however, the human dummy is on a voluntary path to growth, desensitization, and refined perfection of the art. His gains are many and tremendous. 🙏🏼☯️

[@leaslangen28]

@@kudakwashemwashayenyi4752 🤡

[@FILMkijkertje]

@Joel, thanks even in the first video I kept thinking about that Guy, it is a painful job

[@LurkerDood]

I wish I can be Seagal's practice dummy & soak up all that knowledge I'm bound to gain 🤔😁

[@wesbrown3831]

I'm glad someone has made a respectful video of Shihan. Too many see the actor and not the Martial Artist,, they forget his roots are legitimate. You and your brother are just good people period. God bless you! Thank you 😊!!!

[@KARATEbyJesse]

You're too kind 🤗

[@josefsterling5462]

Amen 🙏🏻👌🏻👍🏻💪🏻👊🏻

[@calburner4635]

And a universally respected martial artist at that. Truthfully, I considered Seagal a huckster until Jesse endorsed him.

[@wesbrown3831]

@@calburner4635 I think many get caught up in the antics and persona... which i will agree, doesn't help, but he does know his art and is keenly aware of others.

[@josefsterling5462]

@ozayevable he is a martial artist...wether u like it or not....but he is also an actor ..don't confuse the two

[@crazyjake536]

Steven Seagal is cool! Always liked his movies for the action and especially for the CQC he brought on screen. Thanks for showing a little more insight of that through these youtube videos. And best wishes to Steven Seagal!

[@ives3572]

“Aikido is not merely about fighting and the development of the physical self but the perfection of the spiritual man at the same time. It has very harmonious movements, very beautiful to watch, and beautiful for your body to feel." - Steven Seagal

[@JSMinstantcoaching]

Awesome quote

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Fun fact: Aikido is not mentioned once in these 2 videos 👀

[@varanid9]

@@KARATEbyJesse Now that you mention it....

[@EldocSabote]

@@KARATEbyJesse well maybe that's because what he does is not traditional Aikido? 🤔

[@andrewrodriguez7310]

@@EldocSabote It's because there's significant overlap with all martial arts. I also believe Seagal was just being especially insightful and respectful by using the interviewer's martial art perspective for better connection to understand.

[@mordi2537]

First time in many years that I've seen someone NOT trashing Steven Segal. Here we got to see some of his martial talents. Thank you.

[@saltybrackishfresh]

I literally might believe him about some of those techniques. No one in a street fight is predicting anything like that and one good hyperextension and they’re done

[@caseyalexander2244]

I’m more interested to learn more about the ‘secret’ jujutsu school that Seagal trained in parallel to Aikido.

[@metalrobot3000]

Jesse thank you for not being critical and allowing seagal to come out of his shell for us this is some of the best seagal footage in a long time

[@torstenscott7571]

While I value martial arts in all forms, and can appreciate the athleticism of MMA, I really prefer deeper conversations like this. I trained with a friend for 8 years who was a dedicated karateka (though he died a few years back) who would informally cross train with me. We often had serious talks like this which ranged from the mechanical/technical, to history and philosophy. These discussions take what most consider to be niche "hobbies" fitness routines, or purely self protection training and elevate the practice into something greater. True martial artists embrace this path as a permanent way of life and spiritual growth. Thank you for letting us participate in this discussion.

[@JSMinstantcoaching]

Very well said, be blessed with your training

[@torstenscott7571]

@@JSMinstantcoaching thank you, and you as well.

[@CockneyClint]

Spot on !

[@TaehunSeong.]

Facts

[@Non-dual-mind1]

Humble MMA fighters are rare. It's a slug-fest for punch-drunk show-offs.

[@markdoughty8780]

Just by watching him work out with the other guys, you can pick up so much; I like the fact that to neutralize someone you hardly need to break a sweat. It is all technique and to perfect that technique it really is practice, practice, practice. Learned some from the master over the course of these two videos - thanks for uploading.

[@RJYOUNG396]

This is not how things work in the real world. Look up any video of Aikido vs MMA for example. This is little more than choreography in controlled situations with a training dummy partner who just stands there and throws scripted punches. Ancient martial arts are beautiful and some may be able to use them effectively against people with no training, but they seem to fall apart against another trained individual in an MMA situation.

[@olivierbacquet8343]

Tout comme les autres arts martiaux, le mma a ses faiblesses, comme celui d'oublier toutes techniques une fois sur le ring

[@wy7m]

Aikido is not a fight, it is an art with fighting concepts. In practice in an octagon, an MMA fighter would take out an Aikido master quickly.

[@xifyction1175]

"Like any other human being, he was human." - Steven Seagal

[@dennte9637]

I just love how respectful but Jesse and Oliver are. Every single video is filled with respect and is a joy to watch.

[@andrewvillavicencio8496]

Agreed

[@alexchmara3885]

Execpt about Brazilian JiuJitsu

[@annakessler9372]

i agree. Both are very respectful. Very non american way.. I liked it

[@melbourne-heat.69-71]

The only time I ever saw Steve dangerous is when "Gene LaBelle" choked him out and he did a poo💩🤭 poo in his pants watching him waddling to the bathroom was very dangerous..If somebody walked by..😂

[@drkcyd1]

Listening to Steven attempt to count to 10 (around the 7:00 mark) made my day

[@bjdsponagle]

dang. Part 1 and 2 have to be the most respectful and humble I have ever seen Steven Seagal.

[@Vendeevictores]

Jesse, I’m so glad you had this opportunity to meet and train with Steven Seagal. I had the honor of spending a weekend training with him in the 90’s at a seminar open to all styles in Boulder Colorado. I experienced the effectiveness of his technique. He was a genuine nice guy and knowledgeable, patient and willing to discuss all aspects of the martial arts. He is no joke as many have tried to portray him. He too is human and may have made some mistakes. Haven’t we all…

[@raminrouchi202]

He's real....anyone real knows it

[@user-sb8oy3mj9b]

No coupons to follow on? So sad...

[@richardwiese9054]

This really endeared me to Steven Seagal to hear his calm spirit and sincere heart. So much better than all the jaded reporting from the mass media!!

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Glad to hear you enjoyed it 😇

[@kermit1211]

The one media reported was the old Steven Seagal. The new one seems more honest and less arrogant

[@KarmaFlight]

@@kermit1211 Thank God for the ability to change. Maybe there is hope for the rest of us. 🙂

[@kenlucas5474]

@@KarmaFlight Yeah, look at Mike Tyson. He's a completely different person. People can change. 💡

[@KarmaFlight]

@@kenlucas5474 Yes, his journey is fascinating to see.

[@roddyg3692]

I watched both episodes of this interview, and to my surprise, I could relate with the visualization, philosophy, and technique. It made me miss my Dojunnim (Great Grandmaster).

[@bkit5]

If only he stayed humble like this.

[@yanava]

This video changes everything from me. From now on I will rewatch every bizarre moment from Seagal not as if he is being serious, but as intentional comedy. Because here he seems serious and humble, probably the person he truly is.

[@robertmudrow8034]

It is because they are both respectful and knowledgable

[@andrewm4911]

I came away with the same thoughts.

[@realQuestion]

He's a William Shatner type of guy. Develops a larger-than-life persona, and is around so long people have trouble separating it from anything else there is to him. But of course you had to be somebody to even get in that position in the first place

[@jlogan2228]

This is honestly where segal shines. Teaching legitimate, simple, effective self defense tips that are very easy to start practicing

[@roverwaters3875]

simple?

[@paulgenis8243]

Amazing Teaching and Video 👏👏👏 It’s always an Honor to listen and see Sensei Seagal 🙏☯️🌊

[@darshienvetter4100]

I know this is an older video but i came back to watch it a second time on another account. It was such an inspiration to see how Mr Seagal is a teacher, a philophisar, and a man who can recognize corruption. I wish him every happiness that can be afforded to him and hope his health may improve if he HAS any particular ailments. Would be awesome to see another newer video at some point just to see how thinga are for him.

[@zgagacz]

Jessie, that was fantastic interview. You showed class and professionalism by letting Steven talk and finish his thoughts. I'm positively surprised with the way it came out. I wish from the bottom of my heart some day you do interview and training with my childhood hero - Jean Claude Van Dame.

[@stojancvetanovic666]

Tooootaly agree! It would be amazing to see Van dame with jessie! Van Dame is the main reason why I got into martial arts. He was also my childhood hero.

[@AlleywayJack]

Second this, I would love to see in depth discussion with JCVD. Love that guy.

[@eryn3003]

I heard Jcvd challenged seagall to a fight once

[@lilsaint84]

Reading your comment i definitely feel old. Steven Seagal, Jean Van dame, Chuck Norris, Bruce Lee were my idols. Steven Seagal for the aikido style ( redistribution of power), Jean Van dame for the infamous back and front kick, chuck Norris (karaté) and The famous Bruce Lee ( all the combination of power into one deadly punch.) Without my other idol Jackie Chan. I watched all the movies growing up. Now, I definitely feel the Golden age 😂 lol

[@bluepill878]

I'm impressed with the skill on display here. Much different than all the other videos of him doing the same moves throwing people who are clearly going along with it. But here he actually shows some real stuff. Impressed.

[@28russ]

They "go along with it" because you have to. If you don't know how to roll out of the techniques and break fall than you get hurt. I've done aikido and hapkido and a lot of the techniques are designed to hyper extend and dislocate joints and break bones.

[@swaggadash9017]

It's the whole point of the showings. Obviously they aren't actually going to do the moves because they'd be breaking bones.

[@HowlingMoonCinemas]

Wow... So many of you people just don't know a single thing about any martial arts, do you? When a teacher's students are "going along" with a technique, it's for their own safety because their arms and wrists may get broken very easily if they resist. They are simply done that way as a demonstration for students to learn them and learn to physically apply or escape the damage of those techniques. They have special rolls and falls designed to protect their wrists and arms, which is what students are taught to do. It's all part of the training. Just like a stuntman needs to prepare and practice before a stunt without actually doing the real stunt, before someone can use a martial arts technique, one has to first learn the technique through physical contact and simulation without actually getting into a real fight.

[@bigchungus6827]

@@HowlingMoonCinemas Yea, that doesn't actually solve the issue of him never demonstrating his skills on anyone that's properly resisting.

[@shapelessshapefromthebay8759]

Redemptive interview four Mr. Seagal. I greatly enjoyed this. This is the first time I've seen Seagal really exemplify wh4t 7he Master *is* . He showed legit knowLedge, eXecution, compassion, thoughtfulness, detailed lessons, SOUL, heART, *SPIRITUALITY* . I love God and love to sE3 7he real holy spirit mo0ove through others. Seagal was patient, humble, focussed, generous and clearly someone who understands how to destroy our fragile *HOST BODYS* . A+

[@nicodipietro]

Wow! These two videos are thrilling! Thank you, you guys did a wonderful project! Thanks to Sensei Seagal's generosity as well! I've always admired him since I was a kid. I would be very grateful if you could give me your advice about this: What if someone got seriously hurt in his spine (lithic bilateral spondylolisthesis, plus a constellation of more or less little problems here and there like poor posture, neck problems, some asymmetries, etc....), at 43 years old, and wanted to get in shape again? THANK YOU!

[@kevinallen5246]

Jesse, this is an amazing video. Thank you for giving an honest and fair portrait of this man.

[@Foxfire-traditional]

One of the best and honest interviews I have seen in years. Giving a man a chance to share his spiritual take on life and the importance of quality martial arts.

[@thml7]

After 6 years of training Aikido I gave up on it. Almost 2 years later I when to this Aikido seminar and one of his former students, Shihan Raynosa was teaching there. It blew my mind that Aikido could be done that way. Long story short, after that seminar I joined his organization. That was 12 years ago. Thank you for these videos!!!

[@AndDeathForAll82]

More people need to hear your story. Aikido, the way Seagal practices, is not how it’s being taught today. When people claim it’s all about “movement and defense/using opponent’s momentum”, I get genuinely confused. Real aikido has a lot of offense involved, and includes generation of your own power, not just using your opponent’s. The way it’s being portrayed today has seriously damaged its legacy.

[@thml7]

@@AndDeathForAll82 100% agreed with you. Some people say that Seagal's style is not Aikido, is too violent. Seagal's style is a modern version of Shihan Isoyama technic, Isoyama was Seagal's former Teacher. Shihan Isoyama was one of the Founder's students, it can't be more legit than that right? There are many demonstration videos of Shihan Isoyama on KZbin, you can clearly see where some of Seagal's style came from.

[@GNeuman]

This two part interview is brilliant. Steven Seagal really comes across as genuine and someone who knows how to fight.

[@Styles_Breez]

Except he's never had a legit fight, has backed out of every challenge, always extremely abuses his stunt actors w/ nut shots & real strikes, & lies about all of his supposed 'accomplishments.' 😅

[@GNeuman]

@@Styles_Breez go on then, why don't you challenge him? 👍

[@Styles_Breez]

@@GNeuman I would, except he's too busy hiding in foreign countries due to not being able to afford the fines he owes the government. 🤣

[@zupremo9141]

@@Styles_Breez I've seen those videos and all of them are made by people who are hate baiters with legalistic words in it. They emphasize that people cant remember his training in a californian dojo, which is not even that important because it's american school and minimize his training in japan and the fact that he ran a dojo there just because he inherited it from his wife's father and never mentioned that he is a 7 dan black belt master (the 3rd highest level) there.

[@Styles_Breez]

@@zupremo9141 So everyone is lying about him, that's your claim...? 🤣

[@user-jy2qu7pu9r]

When Steven Seagal is able to be a teacher and express his fighting knowledge, he's really awesome and incredibly nice

[@pursuithemi5.7awd81]

Not nice in being to soft to train I hope. I would like the brutal one on one lesson.

[@cr0wN_]

@@pursuithemi5.7awd81 How brutal you really need? To break your wrists in first minute of training?

[@pursuithemi5.7awd81]

@@cr0wN_ Very brutal n That sounds fantastic 😍 I do Muay Thai. Maybe you should drop a bowling 🎳 ball from the higher branch unto my abs

[@BrenTravisMusician]

That just changed everything for me. Steven obviously knows his art. He's an old guy, loves to indulge etc so he's slow now but d'you know, as a teacher he is very impressive. Ignore the films, he's no actor but there is clearly some valuable knowledge to impart on a new generation. Great video.

[@wenaolong]

Or watch them with new eyes.

[@nerlind]

Maybe a slow runner but did you see that kick to the lower abdomen in the first video? Phuuuh

[@TheBlueskyson]

Bren. Segal would throw you around like a rag doll bro.

[@Tzavelas]

He is the Best Aikido master that i ever know..I hold great respect for him. Great video thank you !!

[@Dontdothat5300]

Thank you for doing this Jesse … great interview

[@mimm091285]

Since I've been watching interviews of Seagal on youtube I've always seen people insulting him and saying bad things about him, but Seagal has something that captures your attention and you begin to love him as the genuine human being he is.

[@juke1225]

He was also an amazing action star back in the day.

[@MarcioIkuno]

Jesse, you know what I like about you? It's because you're humble and are always willing and opened to learn (in this case, martial arts). I wish people to be just like that but for everything. It's a lesson for life.

[@allenwoodring4447]

Okay who went straight for the comments😂😂

[@bobibobik5903]

hand 0:29 now that is from years or training, his body is the weapon. Anyone who dares to make joke about Steven Seagal is only showing the lack of knowledge about martial arts, Steven is a legend. Thx for making this videos!

[@ADayintheLifeoftheTw]

Thanks for uploading these videos. I feel everyone is an idiot on the internet, but the longer you are with someone (and in this case filmed) you begin to understand the other person better and realize you can always learn something new.

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Well said! 😇

[@ADayintheLifeoftheTw]

@@KARATEbyJesse Thank you, but you're the one who did the hard work and allowed this to be shown to the world. Much respect bro!

[@nunyabidness3429]

You can learn new things from anyone. No matter your experience level or age. And no matter theirs.

[@user-nu8vw1ow4n]

Everyone can said he is Liar but he will never be a Fraud as long as His Actions show it.

[@verlyncraig]

Always assume every human you encounter has some wisdom you may uncover that you don't already have. :-)

[@Dukeflyhawker]

Segal is not a perfect man, but his authenticity and belief in himself and his philosophies is inspiring in its own way

[@johnbell1766]

I like Sensi segal hes wise and a trickster also a strange sense of humor if you catch it......

[@Kit533]

Seagale: *proceds to acoss woman's and abandoned his wife*

[@Dukeflyhawker]

@@Kit533 like I said, he's not perfect

[@Kit533]

@@Dukeflyhawker Yeye,I'm just Joking >u< ,Only laughing ;so I Understand ur point

[@vipr1142]

nah. Segal is a delusional crazy man. He think he grew up in 1500s Japan, lol. "When there is a fight, its to the death!" - "Thats how I was raced!" - "Mercy is for when they are sleeping (dead)" He is just a power hungry psychopath who is also delusional LMAO

[@ThatBeardedWhiteGuy]

With all the bad videos about him out here, this feels refreshing, seeing his hands, the way he talks about what he learned, how he practiced, he loves it, it feels like he genuinely wanna teach what he learned from his sensei. Could he beat a UFC champion ? idk and I don't care, this dude doesn't seem bad as many portray him to be.

[@sannegeuze3153]

Wow man, you rock!!! Did the best job with this video of Steven! Congratulations 🎉

[@andrewzach1921]

I have a family member that worked with him years ago on a low budget film. He was miserable and rude. Everything you would think he would be. I appreciated this video, it allows the martial artist to shine where you don’t get to see that side of him. It balances things out. I was also a huge fan of him and his movies until he started imposing his will on the movies and they went down in quality.

[@normanquednau]

You can see the power of his technique. When he talks you sit down and listen.

[@80sbreaker]

This is the only steven Segals video were i did not went straight to the comments, very well done genuine video

[@user-MetalAngel]

So many people claim that Segal is a fake. This demonstration should dispel the myth. They also claim that he is a one dimensional Aikido master and that Aikido is an inferior martial art. Both accounts are false.

[@Pinoy2Pinas]

"You only live once. And if you do it right, once is enough." Nice words to live by.

[@TonyBiancoTonyBianco]

The conversations with Steven was the best part. Many times we miss out on wisdom from a previous generation and their life journey and experiences.

[@SageKage0]

Yo Jesse respect to you and your brother, this is great stuff... And Sensei Seagal is legit, I'm no more listening to keyboard warriors.

[@user-sb8oy3mj9b]

It is the first time that we see an actor showing off so many useful notes ;) Thank you mr actor!

[@jorgen.zamora]

the fact that he actually held the camera for you to try your Makiwara, was a very very suprising humble moment. Seagal was my idol for many years. All the gossip about him going around in the american media made me lost faith in him but these two episodes show him as a fun and kind sensei. It feels so weird, but i feel his attitude here is legit.

[@rmunadji5]

So, its time to get Seagal to join the Expandables :) osu...

[@jackmarston2515]

Man, last thing I'd trust is the media and what they think regarding a celebrity.

[@anthonyrestaino745]

Segal seems like a real cool dude here

[@Anudorini-Talah]

This is how he really is. I can see the interviewers (this channel owner) seems pretty refreshing and neutral and passionate, interested. You can see Steven admires that and is motivated to open up himself. I always thought Steven is exactly like he is in the video.

[@Anudorini-Talah]

@@jackmarston2515 100% yes and people forget that. The Media is like a general file of whatever you did recorded and left for interpretation.

[@troop-r]

I have watched this video over 5 times. Each time I watch it, I learn something new. Today, I just realized how Jesse synthesized an entire spiritual philosophy in just one phrase: "...Because you only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough." Thank you, again.

[@id9653]

Never forget trying to live eternally (heaven) and not die eternally (hell). You only live once and it's better if it's eternally.

[@gregemerson7648]

Great interview and very interesting insights! My dear friend passed last year, and stayed with me for his final 5 weeks of life...he was 3 weeks shy of 94, and all he wanted to do for part of that time when he was still more up to it, was watch Steven's movies, and I mean I bought all of them, or the ones I didn't have! Really liked The Keeper and Exit Wounds, and I thought my friends favorite was Clint Eastwood lol.

[@JosephSmith72]

Well done sir. I was first introduced to Aikido in 1993 back in the day when his movies were top shelf. I found a great master to train under and never went to anyone else. Little did I know that I would be following his advice but living it. Best interview I have ever seen, both episodes.

[@emansfvera]

All these years I’ve heard nothing but crazy stuff about Steven seagal, after watching this video I’ve concluded that he is beyond wise and has the mind of a true martial artist, he speaks like one of those wise old martial artists, you can tell he has really cultivated and dedicated his life to combat and martial arts and techniques.

[@KARATEbyJesse]

It’s a way of life! 🙏

[@Looking-great]

No shit. Look up his documentary on KZbin. He's the real deal. The only white guy to open a dojo in Japan.

[@brandonramey4114]

@GeT RekT not being a troll, just wondering why its all shady. Meaning dont just say that and give no reasoning, takes away from your point. So explain if you can

[@gmork1090]

@GeT RekT He's an asshole but he has perfected aikido in ignoring all the bullshit useless moves.

[@occultrealms]

@GeT RekT "No so Slim" Shady.

[@samuk9]

0:29 What on earth! That's a legit conditioned fist! As someone who is very keen on conditioning his knuckles, I guarantee you, a punch from SS would feel like being hit with a brick! Thank you Jesse for igniting my love for Karate, and traditional martial arts again!

[@jacobfranks3339]

Well said, those who say he is a fraud will not say it to his face. He has always gotten a bad rap for speaking his conviction about others skill set. In this video he speaks highly of many martial artist.

[@mikaelserviam7329]

Agree. Many did not notice that.

[@livingeveryday777]

Steven Seagal is getting more and more of a “don’t mess with my daughter” dad bod 😆 Funny and terrifying

[@dekaOsiris]

I think seagal has been given a very bad hand in hollywood, he seems like a very nice down to earth guy who actually knows his stuif vs. the countless smear campaigns against him.. I wish him the very best.

[@teamfishbowl1076]

i am 1 year late to the party but damn what a great video. Steven really seemed comfortable and chill throughout the whole thing, while at the same time displaying that he actually does have good technique and knowledge, and seems pretty deadly.

[@h4ngman]

Great video, it really helped me finally place Segal in the martial arts world. If you deduct his celebrity status and all the silly antics that come about from that domain, he seems just fine just as an Aikido teacher. A very, VERY eccentric Aikido teacher who just loves to sneak in undertones of international superspy assasin when he talks, but also someone who's genuinely really in love with Aikido. Sure, you can say what you will about the martial art itself, how it struggles to find a place in combat sports or it's dubious practicality in self defense. Even if it's just for the sake of Aikido itself, you can't deny that he's really into it. For what it's worth, he'd make one hell of an interesting teacher.

[@surfingphils]

@@troop-r Totally agree 🤗

[@orlandomoreno5326]

Well he is a teacher and. GREAT AIKIDO Teacher Himself

[@robsmith6281]

Jessie always willing to take whatever comes at him. I mean this and the ninja guy plus the other arts he has faced much respect.

[@ppljksppljks7355]

You can sense the discomfort of the interviewers simply by their postures. This man is really quite crazy. The testimonies of many who have worked with him on films only confirm this...

[@vannigiovannigio8861]

"His films". Cute.

[@jonathansefcik473]

I never took Segal seriously, mostly because most of his movies are bad, and the fact he's really let himself go, but after watching this video I have a little more respect for him. I may not 100% agree with everything, but you can tell he knows what he's doing in when it comes to traditional Japanese martial arts, and has some legit pedigree.

[@salvadortupaz7771]

i'm with you 100%! i've heard a lot of things about seagal,s reputation as a movie actor and as a martial artist and most of them are not favorable to him. but having seen this video, i know and i believe seagal really knows what he's doing. he is without a doubt an accomplished martial artist.

[@Ranger4244]

His early time as a martial artist should never be discounted. Being the first non-asian to open an Akido dojo in Japan is something out of a movie itself. He was challenged and tested relentlessly by those who resented him. This chapter of his life is amazing and deserves respect. Whatever he became in hollyweird, he was the real deal first and that foundation remains.

[@Basketballhighlights5928]

I really like his movies i watched on tv

[@ricdaphree7759]

But ive been known Seagal legit somewhat,esp when all the stuntmen were mad at him and comlplaining bc he was really throwing them in the movie scenes. But also cant people tell whats really applicable in real life fights or not? I dont really or never had a problem with Seagal. I attributed most of his , of what some might perceive as personality defects/ quirks to be just immaturity and and limited socialization due to him being a dedicated to m.a. from youth (deprived of social life)

[@ricdaphree7759]

His movies arent all bad. He got some gems in there.

[@Josephr2211]

Love what he said at the end about finding one good master. My Sifu is that master for me that he’s talking about. I’ve been a wing chun practitioner for 6 years now and will probably never quit practicing under him for any reason. His philosophy, guidance and the overall community and culture he’s built for his school has been a great pleasure to be apart of. Wing chun is a very misunderstood martial art but I’ve found so much benefit in learning it especially the internal style we have been learning in the past two years. We pressure test everything we learn in class and find out what works, and why it works and the results never cease to blow my mind.

[@jtcone]

Didn't have to scroll far to find the first Wing Chun guy. I'm not surprised, there's a lot of familiar looking moves in these 2 videos.

[@jimlowe5433]

Who is your master? I am curious about wing chun and its teaching.

[@weskingston264]

Ayy, Wing Chun! The school of kung fu I trained used some Wing Chun forms in training. We were Hung Gar (Tiger/Crane) mostly, but with a little bit of Mantis, and a bit of Wing Chun. Hope the new year is finding you well!

[@WanderingSword]

legit and respectful interview guys. good job

[@leewright6101]

ive always like steven segal , quality guy, respect to him and his ways its very intresting, to watch him and his fighting techiniques,

[@walterheinen5298]

So many people mock his skills, but had a friend who new him in Japan and had took films of him at his dojo. He was very good. Anyone that could start a dojo in Tokyo when he did had to be very good. He was constantly challenged by other martial artists and local Yakuza. By the time he came home he had a dojo full of Japanese students. A huge complement.

[@federalreservebrown2507]

that Aikido dojo is not happy with him promoting violence, against the way he was taught

[@Sheha-fc6ht]

@@federalreservebrown2507 He didn't promote violence. He said at the end of the video to not use what he taught, unless you have to.

[@federalreservebrown2507]

more on, he became a multi millionaire promoting violence.@@Sheha-fc6ht

[@federalreservebrown2507]

ever seen his movies!!!!????@@Sheha-fc6ht

[@fr57ujf]

@@Sheha-fc6ht A huge complement. Funny, I think you meant compliment, but if he had a lot of students, it was a huge complement. A malapropism that accidentally works out.

[@BigKosher]

Steven Seagal needs to be appreciated for his incredible martial wisdom.

[@neart2810]

@@adoniscastro3648 ?

[@shaidrim]

@@adoniscastro3648 the technique is the kick we see in first part. The same he also shared with Machida.

[@neart2810]

@@pascalsrager4149 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@rexmagi4606]

It's good that he trains other martial arts because Aikido, like most singular martial arts, is worthless alone. You NEED striking and probably some judo and you can try to recover from failed throw attempts with Aikido or if they slip through your guard. It's also cool he trains his knuckles because even though some people think it doesn't work, it definitely does. As long as you don't do it too quickly and fracture your hands a bunch you will get tougher hands over time because the human body heals to try and be tougher in the area it was battered in.

[@migiola]

He might not be the ultimate ninja killer like in the movies, and most are mocking him, but from what I see, he is doing regular practice, and if he has to fight matches with 1000 random people from the street, 1 to 1, he seems capable to win a major percentage of those matches. And btw, that fast punch was impressive.

[@creategreatness8823]

Don't care what anyone says about him, or the quality of his character...I still find him fascinating to watch and listen to in videos like this.

[@sonofursus]

Wow. I was not expecting the Seagal you protrayed in the video. Excellent conversation, techniques, and wisdom. Thank you for sharing this.

[@BigTiddyGothGrappler]

It's definitely definitely without question not up to the standards of modern-day MMA but I have very little doubt that this man is actually a very real black belt and absolutely without a question of a doubt was a complete master of martial arts in the 80s and 90s but unfortunately for him things have evolved so fast old people like him have been left in the Dust by more modern technique and he gets made of for it which is really unfortunate

[@user-lh1dq3wj7q]

One thing that stands out here is Steve's generosity. ty lads.

[@John-rb6rn]

Master Seagal îs a very respectable teacher. Honest and tell it the way it is. Very nice video. Thank you!

[@lukasskye]

This is awesome, first time I have ever seen this side of Steven Seagal in a interview style type and in training with others. He was the man back in his prime, always enjoyed him and JCVD.

[@williamwilson2624]

I have gained a new level of respect for Steven Seagal after watching these videos. Thanks for sharing.

[@HighSpeedNoDrag]

Mr. Seagal is very Hands On. That's the best way to learn.

[@lordomegazero]

same

[@Pro26721]

This was a grate video, honestly a phenomenal interview.

[@Nikola1903Milic]

Najbolji borac. Stiven Sigal. Veliki umetnik borilačkih veština. Gledati ga dok izvodi svoje majstorije je uživanje. Svaka čast. Judo, karate, Jiu, Jicu itd....