Seagal began his adult life as an aikido instructor in Japan, and is currently a 7th dan in aikido. He is considered the first foreigner to ever own and operate an aikido dojo in Japan.
Let me remind you that past 6th dan, you do not get another dan by studing the art. The 7th dan and forth, is presented to the person by it's contribution to the art. Seagal gave a contribution to Aikido and some masters to the art had not reach the 7th dan.
Steven Seagal goes by The Great One, Lord Steven, and The Master of Aikido.
He practices aikido.
Aikido
To the best of my research, Steven Seagal holds a black belt in aikido, Shito-ryu karate, judo, and kendo. His aikido is what he uses on screen the most. Yes, he holds a black belt in Aikido. Actually, I think he is at least a 7th dan grade in aikido.
Yes he is highly trained in the art of Aikido
Harry Ishisaka Sensei from the Orange County Aikikai in California.
a combination of mostly aikido, combined with ju-jitzu and shinto-riu karate
Stephen Seagal is a Aikido master.
Seagal Sensei has opened many Aikido dojo. He mostly will do special seminars rather than teach an everyday Aikido class. After he came from Japan he began his career in Acting. Since then, he does not practice Aikido or teach as much as he use to. He may also have private lessons or a private dojo but generally not open to the public.
Steven Seagal's birth name is Steven Frederic Seagal.
Steven Seagal's birth name is Steven Frederic Seagal.
Steven Seagal's full name is Steven Frederic Seagal.