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Aikido & Law enforcement

Shihan Steven SEAGAL is a famous movie star, internationally know for his movies, practice of martial arts, and more for his music. Also, people discovered in 2009, during the TV serie "Lawman" that Steven Seagal is also, since a long time, police officer.
Indeed, his modern, fast, effective and evolutive practice of Aikido, as well as his knowledge of weapons, make him a advisor and a reference for the law enforcement worldwide. Moreover, during his trips in different countries, he often visit, and train this unities.

The Steven Seagal's Aikido is really useful in this difficults situations. Many of his techniques help to control the person, who has once done on the ground, will be handcuffed easier. His technics functions on the guy in influence of drugs, alcohol, psychiatric disorders...In the French Police School we can lear "GTPI" (Protection and Prevention techniques), and all this are based on Aïkido techniques.

For example, Aikido techniques on a katana attack, can works on a circular attack on the street, mawashi-geri kick type, or even baseball bat attack. You've already understood, the Steven SEAGAL Aikido isn't a traditional Aikido, while respecting the teaching of O'Sensei, it adapts to the penal laws in force (legitimate defense) and the evolving society, unfortunately in a negative way.

 

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Go back to the past

THE aïkido master - Shihan Steven SEAGAL
Japon

around 1990
Enjoy it!

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From Lety (Team Seagal)
Dear friends

As you know, some days ago I went to Belgrade to visit my teacher and friend Shihan Steven Seagal.
He was in Serbia for the movie set "Order of the Dragon" and as diplomatic and close of the President Aleksandar Vucic, he visited various places in Belgrade.

During one of this visits, he received a very beautiful gift. Indeed, mister Alimpić from the Center for the Development of Aikido in Serbia, asked to mister Đuričić, to make a full set of Aikido weapons.

The creator of these pieces is a passionate local artisan and a master craftsman who wanted to create something truly worthy of a legend like Shihan Seagal. Jo and Bokken were made from two different types of wood, and there is a deep, functional philosophy behind that choice.

One of the bokken is crafted from a single, solid piece of Ipe wood, also known as Brazilian Walnut. Ipe is one of the hardest and most durable woods in the world. It is incredibly dense (heavier than water), up to three times harder than oak, and has a Class A fire rating, the same as steel. This bokken is a true testament to power and endurance, a weapon that is virtually indestructible.

The Laminated Bokken

While the solid Ipe bokken is powerful, its weight and forward balance can be demanding for prolonged training. To solve this, the craftsman created a second, laminated bokken designed to replicate the perfect balance of a true katana. This is the two-toned bokken you saw.

The "spine" of the blade (mune) is made of Hornbeam, a lighter but exceptionally tough wood. The Hornbeam is at its widest at the tip (kissaki) and tapers towards the hilt.

This sophisticated construction deliberately shifts the center of balance back towards the hands. The result is a bokken that feels significantly lighter and more agile, allowing for faster manipulation and reducing fatigue, perfectly simulating the feel of a high-quality katana. It combines the toughness of Hornbeam with the density and impact power of Ipe.

The Jo staff has a similar composite design for a perfect blend of strength and speed. Its core is a square beam of lighter Hornbeam wood. This core is then clad on all four sides with the durable Ipe wood and finally turned on a lathe to be perfectly round.

The result is a jo that is incredibly strong and resistant to impact on the outside, yet remains light and manageable due to its Hornbeam heart.

More info www.dura-bokken-jo-tanto.com

Lety
Team Seagal

 

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Old times in Japan
Shihan Seagal
Osaka

around 1975

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Steven Seagal fought several fights in Order of the Dragon without a stunt double!
You can see him in full size during the fights and admire his aikido technique.

STEVEN SEAGAL is BACK!!!!

Coming soon!!!!

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Steven Seagal fought several fights in Order of the Dragon without a stunt double! You can see him in full size during the fights and admire his aikido technique. STEVEN SEAGAL is BACK!!!! Coming...

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Thank you to our friend Ramin Mamedzade from Azerbaijan

for this picture.
International Budo Festival/Moscow/12-14 October/2019
Thanks to our friends from Russian Aikido Federation for the organization.

 

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From World of Warships Official Steven Seagal Trailer

Who remember this advertising for World of Warships ?

"WHAT COULD BE BETTER THAN AIKIDO ?"

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Makiwara practice in "Hard to kill" 1990

 

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Steven Seagal is honored to share something truly special.

After years in the making, proud to announce EAST & WEST — a powerful new art collaboration with the legendary collage master Bruce Helander, premiering during Art Week Miami at the BitBasel Gallery, Sagamore Art Hotel (Dec 2–8, 2025).

This project reflects Steven’s own journey . . . 17 years living and training in Japan, a lifetime in the cinematic world, and a belief that true strength comes from balance — East and West, discipline and creativity, spirit and action.

Legendary artist Bruce Helander worked closely with Steven to create two major collage works, each one transformed into hand-embellished, one-of-one fine art pieces paired with blockchain-certified digital twins.

A fusion of cinema, culture, and next-generation art.

Collectors will receive:
• A 60x40” centerpiece print
• Two 30x40” companion works
• Two 1/1 NFTs + a limited-series NFT
• Full VIP access to BitBasel during Art Week

If you’re in Miami for Art Week starting December 3, come experience it in person — private showings & collector previews available.

This is East meets West. This is balance in motion.

 

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10 years ago, I went in Moscow for the first Aikido Tornado Festival !

Very good memories with Shihan Seagal and friends of Russian Aikido Federation.
Lety
Team Seagal

 

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rotenberg81 Today I met the legend of world cinema and sensei Steven Seagal. He is getting to know the city for the first time in Novosibirsk. We talked about plans, about the development of culture and sports, about how important it is to pass on the right values to children.

I told him about the big Hockey Festival that is going on in the city, and he invited him to the game. It is important for us when such outstanding people get acquainted with Russian hockey and the atmosphere of our tournaments. I hope he can feel the energy of Russian hockey - it is something special.

I invite all fans of Novosibirsk to join us in the arena! A busy program, bright events and a real sports celebration ahead.

I spoke to him about the hockey festival currently taking place in Novosibirsk and invited him to attend our matches. It's important for us when such outstanding individuals are introduced to Russian hockey and the atmosphere of our tournaments. I hope that he can experience the special energy which Russian ice hockey has!

I invite all fans in Novosibirsk to join us at the stadium! A packed program, exciting events and a true sporting celebration await. @russiahockey @segaloffcial

 

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A couple more picssss

 

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Happy Birthday to Laetitia FAORO from France !
Friend, black belt student of Shihan Seagal and Vice President of Tenshin Dojo Europe.

 

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Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones ! ️

Take care

Team Seagal

 

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Wishing you a radiant New Year 2026 ️
With joy, success and new possibilities.
May the year ahead bring light to your path and happiness to your heart.

Team Seagal