Lotus, there are many martial artists of high Rank that are skilled in other arts as well as Aikido, Seagal Shihan is one of the many.
I really do not think he is the "best" martial artist, I don't think anyone is, or we all would be studying that martial art. I do think Aikido was "best" for him though.
Don't forget there are many that have been studing Aikido longer than Seagal, with same and higher rank, but we have not seen or heard of them due to them not being "stars".
I know of one westerner ranked 8th Dan and also held rank in Kung Fu
I like his movies, hell, I like most movies!! I even enjoyed Ticker!!
I also think he has plenty left in him. Maybe his roles will change but I think the best is yet to come, maybe... it won't be in the movies.....but hey, it's his life and up to him what he does with it, everyone has choices.
And regarding fanatics & worshipping of Seagal, fine..go ahead, doesn't bother me, so what, big deal! And if you don't, fine...doesn't bothe me, so what, big deal! But this is a board for those who have any interest in Seagal for any reason is it not?
Just remember that fine line that borders Fan & Fanatic and don't hurt anyone.
kokoro ( maybe we should add this to our posts?)
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