The Art of Action - Steven Seagal - Episode 18
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- In episode 18, Scott Adkins talks to Steven Seagal about his meteoric rise to the top of the Hollywood A-List with his 5 film run Above The Law, Hard To Kill, Marked For Death, Out For Justice & Under Siege. He also discusses his martial arts background, training with UFC champions, Bruce Lee and the art of action filmmaking.
0:00 Introduction
0:53 Martial Arts Background
13:14 Breaking In To Hollywood
15:40 Nico/Above The Law
20:20 Marked For Death
22:08 Working with Stuntmen
24:03 Out For Justice
27:12 Under Siege
28:30 On Deadly Ground
29:58 Attrition
33:27 Bruce Lee
35:29 Ip Man
37:06 Wire Work
38:54 Training with UFC Champs
40:36 What Martial Arts Teaches
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This turned out to be the best Steven Seagal interview ever. He talked like one of those "old school" martial arts masters lol. Mr. Adkins did a great job by staying away from controversial questions and stayed on the path of good martial arts and movies topics. Im not interested on questions like "who's the best actor" or "who would win in a fight with ..xxx" etc..Those are just things people ask to cause controversy and have more cheap views. Mr. Adkins did a wonderful job by not doing this...we don't need more controversy in the martial arts, Thanks Mr. Adkins.
Seagal and Adkins said something that many people dont say, UFC is a sport and entertainment, I understand it that way, that is why many fighters of this show act like that or they dont have the respect or discipline like the traditional martial artists.
100 percent agreed.
@@leonnunezcano1900 you're basing you conclusions on a handful of MMA fighters like Connor McGregor, Traditional Martial artists are also known to have an ego and Steven Seagal is notorious for having a stinky attitude especially with regards to his opinions on other martial artists where he basically trash talked them on live interviews and the many sexual harassment allegations against him from women who he's worked with on set, and again on the point of MMA fighters, there are many that are extremely respectful and humble like Israel Adesanya, Zhang WeiLi from China and many many others, stop generalising dude
and ! seagal is able to smile !!!
@@cyborgchicken3502 You can count with the fingers of only one hand the fighters that do not celebrate victories effusively in the octagon. These type of effusive celebrations have nothing to do with traditional martial arts. That is why they say it is just a sport, not the traditional way of a martial art.
I’m completely shocked. Steven was charming, humble and didn’t bash anyone. This proves 2020 is the strangest year of all time.
Only cause van damme wasn't mentioned by Scott otherwise he would of started the insults
Scott played it very well...very well indeed.
He mustve watched jon trons video🤣
if steven ever decided to join the next 'expendable', we may able to see the combat knife fight scene between him & stallone :)
Whats the beef between segal and jcvd?
I was one of many Steven Seagal's stunt (fight) doubles. I worked with him a few times. He is a man of few words when at work. He really does know his stuff that's for Sure. I heard many stories about him but he was very nice to me. Thank you Scott for your interviews with martial art movie action stars. Please do more of them. I also worked with Jackie Chan,.. he would be a really to interview. Thank you for your time
Do you think that story about Steven intentionally injuring stunt men true? Did he try to do a number on you?
@@david29497 People use Steven Seagal stories to poke fun at him like bullies do in school to get a laugh from their friends. It just shows their poor character, no one is perfect. Back in Jackie Chan early days stunt men used to break arms and bones during scenes often. It was often full contact. No one is perfect, but people like to stay relevant with their version of Seagal story as it's become cool to mock him. This guy have you a positive account of Seagal, but fact that you're asking about something negative just shows how much negative stories are popularized and the positive ones silenced. Machida UFC also said Seagal has always treated him well, even though they tried to trigger him into saying something negative during interviews. I think he's used to using his own guys that's trained in aikido to not break their wrists, etc and knows how to fall mostly. Obviously not ok to really punch someone. but heard stories of many with inflated egos (actors) who'd do that in a fight scene.
as a stunt fight of bruce lee,jet li,bobby lee, Sylvester saloon and steven seagull, i don't really agree here..steve(i call him steve because i used to be his mentor) was always bashing jean Claude bengal ,and the staff, plus i had to come really close to him to hear him talk.
They kicked your butt
@@jeffreyhowell3982 - Who kicked my butt ? No one.
You can tell Steven holds Scott in high regards. Scott has respect and humility and that's what Steven respects.
Well he certainly doesn't possess much of either himself
How would YOU know what Steven Segal respects?
@@luisgomez8635 Because he bad-mouths everyone publicly. All the other martial arts stars, all the time. I about died laughing when he said the martial arts are all about humility and respect. He needs to listen to his own advice.
Could also be that Scott placates and feeds into Segal with the understanding that he's dealing with an egotistical narcissist.
@@AJ........weakness. Weakness is impiety.
I did not know that Scott Adkins is secretly the most complete interviewer in the world.
I think a good thing is that Scott is also a fan of his peers. I watched his interview with Cynthia Rothrock and her interview with Scott. They were both good interviews, but Scott has seen all her movies as well as everyone making an impact on the industry while she is not as familiar with other people's work. And Scott really knows what is function is -to let his guests shine.
Hahahaha
😂🤣
😂😂😂😂😂
U got us there Asphee Han!!! Almost peed laughing!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣
Still waiting for the Jean Claude Van Damme Episode. That will be EPIC!!
Save the best for last🤙🏻
@@toshorlov3831 Jackie then...
Very much doubt that will happen.
Not as epic as steven seagal sorry not sorry
@@itslitty101 who's stephen seagul?
This is probably the most chilled and cheerful interview of Steven in a very long time, he must be in a very good mood.
A lot of interviewers like to take the piss with Steven but I think he sensed Scott’s sincerity and that’s why we got a good interview. He’s not perfect but I really believe stevens a good dude despite all the shit he gets online
@@bigboss-yv2nr would have to agree most of the people taking this piss out if the man probably haven't had a fight in they're life.The man definitely has talent no matter what people say his technique in Akido is litterally flawless.Out for Justice marked for death,under seige 1 and 2 and also the glimmer man are some of his best movies in my opinion even Van Damme gives the man credit because he knows he had talent too.
This has to be the most underrated interview on CZcams. Nothing sensationalist, just a great deep and enjoyable conversation.
Agreed, I actually watched all of it and really enjoyed it
Adkins is a great listener he let Seagal do most of the talking, Adkins is a awesome interviewer.
Really humble towards his own talent.
Man he puts cnn to shame.
Right - TOTALLY like a polar opposite of that arrogant D.bag Howard Stern -
not awesome. The "most complete interviewer" in the world.
Mr. Adkins brought out the best in Seagal. Very good interview. To be honest I'm shocked, Seagal came off humble.
One of Seagal’s best interviews. And one of Adkins too.
For once seagal is talking like he could easily be one of our friends chilling out and playing video games.
Maybe he got his ass handed back to him. I’m joking here of course. But listen to this -
At one point I remember reading a magazine MMA or something, where Steven Seagal was talking shit about other styles and how ineffective they are and how good he is etc. So Chuck Norris and other senseis openly challenged him to a legit fight. They said any one of them if he fights them at any point in time, he’ll have their respect.
He went quiet for the longest time and of course never agreed to the challenge.
Good thing too because they’d whip his ass! Aikido is lovely to watch! But myself being an experienced martial artist I can tell you that it just isn’t. I wish it wasn’t the case.
To add:
I do think it would be effective IF you included other styles like Kempo , Muay Thai, Jiu Jitsu of course. THEN we can talk.
motivation pirate
It’s a tough one to talk about because I’ve worked with senseis who actually is a very strong man, who knows how to wallop!
Yes I agree that aikido is one of the least effective styles in existence, but it does have that very few proper effective techniques. And if you can master those few techniques and not burden yourself with so many which there are in aikido, then I think it would be a really effective style to have.
@@Domzdream well I think Aikido should adjust its students training, cause when they say 'you dont need muscles to perform these techniques' untrained people will be misdirected to think they don't need to build their physical strength and stamina plus practise fighting in sparring. With this if they try to apply their stuff in a real fight they will be unprepared physically and technically. So I guess they could work around this problem if they adapt.
Simply the best Steven Seagal interview ever.
I am so blown away for how good Scott Adkins is on his interviews. Every single question he asks I want to know the answers for. And getting this amazing actors and martial artists on his shows?? perfection.
One of the best interview with Steven seagal. Steven respects Scott adkins.
I think it's the other way around... For whatever reason.
@@wedgeantilles4712 why wouldn't anyone respect a 7 dan master I Aikido.
@@stevienightheat1 Have to agree. Love Seagal don't care what the haters say.
as he should...
Indeed, I remember before Scott's Undisputed 1 came out I heard Steven Seagal in one interview said Scott Adkin is perhaps one of the great martial artist of today. That made me watched Boyka. Unfortunately he was playing bad guy though. Ever since, I have never stopped watching Scot Adkin's movies. There are all amazing.
If someone can take a decent interview with steven segal, the interviewer is skilled.
Like with Klaus Kinski in the old days.
It's actually because he learned and is trying to behave, he knows the flack he's been catching
@@paulpolpiboon9535 yes glad to see he isnt so full of himself now because I actually like Segal
Segal I think starts out trying to play it straight, but most interviewers bait his ego a little bit with questions about "could you beat Van Damme", etc
I really like Scott but Steven Seagal is a fucking joke
The most humble I've seen Segal
You know he the bad guy in expendables 2? Van dammes right hand man...thats Scott haha he's a well rounded actor especially in IP man 4
Boyka said he's gonna whoop his ass if he doesn't listen
About as humble as a covert narcissist
I'm shocked !
The level of humility Scott has is commendable
Love him or hate him. His first streak of movies are legendary and top tier untouchable action cinema art. Great interview.
True!
As a fan of martial arts and action films for over 30 years, I don't know that there's a better flick than "Out for Justice" (1991). Not only the fights but its pace and great use of location. Seagal carries himself like he owns Brooklyn. Decent car chase and a couple of sweet shootouts, too. Oh, and a villain we can't wait to see get his comeuppance - and when it arrives it's dished out to brutal perfection!
those 1st movies were Outstanding, boththe action and the character acting...nothing of that era was comparable and even today, they still hold up as great.
Very true
@@mantislake4141 Yeah, I like it, its so realistic when your enemy runs straight into you several times and dont try to punch you.
Because thats how real street fights looks like.
"When people come at you fast and hard, you just have to step out of the way" - Good advice.
Or give them a clothesline.
@@ironsaint Hehe, that sounds like something Jackie Chan would do ;-)
Finally somebody shows different sides of Seagal, and not cast him in a 1-minute villain role for pre-packaged TV spots. Thank you Scott and Steven!
Your complaining about people showing him for being him. He's been notorious for being an egomaniacal asshole to everyone. This just happens to be a moment where he wasn't. Maybe he decided to change.
See Steven Humble like this make me love him again
Scott is such an underrated interviewer. Amazing how he navigates the conversation with Steven who, at times, just didn’t bring anything to the conversation.
Have you seen his other interviews? He did the same thing with dolph lundgren This was by far one of his best interviews
What do you mean, "underrated"? Do you mean number of followers?
@markos824 hes complimenting him
AT TIMES JUST DID NOT BRING ANYTHING TO THE CONVERSATION,.................... Huh? GET A GRIP. AT LEAST MR SRAGAL HAS GOOD (BUISNESS.... IF NOT EYESIGHT) REASON, FOR WEARING SHADES. WHAT'S. NOW ONE HAS TO WONDER WHY YOY, FELLA, CHOOSE TO WEAR 24/7, TYOUR rose TINTED BLINKERS.?
Who underrates him and how is the underratedness measured?
Above the Law, Hard to Kill, Under Siege, all are such great movies. I know they can be cheesy in parts but they are such important parts of my childhood.
I love On Deadly Ground and Fire Down Below too.
@@mikefoster6018 good call they are also good. I also forgot out for Justice and marked for death.
Damn sorry about your childhood lol
oh his first couple of movies are pretty good. his career and seemingly personality might have derailed like crazy though.
I wouldnt call them great..but great exitment they bring..love them..
After watching a few of these episodes I think Scott Adkins can easily be a top reporter and a journalist. He knows how to ask, what to ask and what to reply to get the subject to feel comfortable and talk. If there is any half decent headhunter at BBC or CNN they got a gem right here.
In the world of martial arts and action and stuntwork, for sure, he most definitely knows what's up. Is that enough to be a top reporter and journalist? Not too sure about that.
The BBC and CNN don't employ journalists, they employ stenographers. 😉
@@Dave1507 True. Not even sure whether Scott is aiming there. well, maybe in 20 years if he gets tired.
but he could make expert visits on those Wired breaking down scenes from movies shows :)
@@YandreYak he does that on corridor crew sometimes.
He's a great actor too, hopefully he'll get offered more roles after appearing in John Wick 4
Another fantastic interview. I've never seen Seagal speak so calm and candidly. Maybe for the first time, someone wasn't looking for a "gotcha" from Steven.
In as much as I usually hate Mr. Seagal's douchebaggery, I have to admit that he acted respectable in this interview. I was worried at the beginning how this would turn out. I was hoping he would not resort to his narcissistic antics and make stupid claims about his awesomeness like he did in the past. I was happy to see there was very little to none of that. He really carried himself with poise on this one. Or maybe I should credit Mr. Atkins also for handling this interview well? Because Lord knows what answer we would get if he asked something like "Who do you think is the toughest guy right now in Martial arts movies". He might have flipped an ego switch right there. I am glad that they stayed on point, talking about the discipline, film making, and there was no disrespect or badmouthing whatsoever about a particular fighting system or a person. So yeah! I have to concede, this was a fun interview. I hope Mr. Seagal would carry himself like this consistenly
You need not worry. He is respectful. Him bad mouthing other martial artists is all synthetic drama. He’s one of the first Americans to train in Japan...and you can bet that he’s been taught humbleness and respect there. Japanese culture resonates with respect and humbleness. He legit admitted that Scott Adkins’ background in martial arts is more diverse than his. I see no ego.
Can I laugh in your face?
Well actually right off the bat he had a problem with being referred to as white lol. So he immedietly felt a need to correct that
Well he did act like he was the one fighting in the fight scene from his recent movie despite clearly using a stunt double for every scene that didn't show his face.
I thought exactly the same
The fact Scott has managed to get Jeff Speakman and Steven Seagal speaks volumes of this channel.
He's a movie star and martial artist 👀
@@razorcallahan3029 no shit?🙄
truuuuth
Scott is a great man himself, humble and a true martial artist and a very good actor.
SAM, do you remember, and have access to a Jeff Speakman's martial arts magazine interview ? Jeff mentions that he believes that there's a greater realism to Steven Seagal's background, and presence in martial arts. Not certain what Speakman specifically meant by stating that. I don't recall which MA magazine it was.
Well it's great to see this side of Seagal. Scott is a great interviewer and knowledgeable about the techniques and even the actual scenes of the movies they discuss. He brought out the best out of Seagal. Bravo.
Stevens first 5 films are some of the greatest action movies ever, Legendary, Scott is a great respectful guy , Seagal will always be a legendary martial artist.
😂
@@kensheldon7430 I take it you're laughing at the last part, but Seagal's old school action movies are definitely classic in the vein of classic Van Damme movies. Those two weren't as mainstream as Stallone or Arnold, but they fit into that mold in terms of delivering entertaining 80's and 90's style action movies. I like pretty much all of Seagal's movies up to about Half Past Dead, though there's no doubt that his earlier movies were generally his best (I will say however that Fire Down Below and The Glimmer Man are good, underrated flicks).
Scott Adkins brings the best out of everyone. Such an inspiring guy.
Scott Adkins is the best interviewer for someone like Steven Seagal. He won't throw real hardball questions at him. He'll allow Seagal to speak for himself.
He seems chill here. Good to see him smiling again.
Steven Seagal was my major source of inspiration for joining the martial arts as I was a bully victim at school. To this day he still inspires me., and hearing his full martial arts linage and doing the very same thing through different is nothing short of amazing. I really enjoyed this interview and I agree best interview with Steven to date.
Boyka- The most complete fighter in the world.
Scott adkins- the most complete interviewer in the world.
Thank you for giving me boyka in my life. I have loved your work since the first time I watched you. Bless u
Great comment👍
wow he really got him to do this i want Chuck Norris up in here let's gooooooo Scott
He died
@@Mcperformance1 chuck Norris is alive he is 80 years old he didn’t die
@@Mcperformance1 Death once had a near Chuck Norris experience.
Chuck Norris puts the fun in funeral
Chuck Norris leaves when he wants
I can't say enough how much I love these interviews.
He looks perfect right now to play Genghis Khan.
Yeah fr
Don’t care what people say about Steven Seagal. He is who he is...uniquely Steven Seagal. I can appreciate that.
I agree nobody knew about Akido until his movies came out. I love how brutal his fight scenes are.
@Igor Bosnjak there another who respect another martial artists Chuck Norris didn't tell the truth about Bruce the master of masters when they met along ago Norris had just finished fighting took up acting he tryed to say he could beat BL Lee took him on few seconds Norris was layed out on the ground it about Norris say Bruck never throw high kick well it Norris try to say he tort him the high kick which was a load of BS because Bruce use to get into a lot of street fight and show on video footage how high he could kick and hard long before Norris came along but I have Respect for both love the movies but Bruck Lee no could stand up in front of him no one not ever Jack man
He said that Michael Jay White is not a Martial artist
@Mr Mrs czcams.com/video/wdt7_dBeTpQ/video.html LOL
@@nyChannel09 oh no how terrible he's such an ego maniac isn't he 🙄
Love him or hate him there's no denying Steven Seagal had a different vibe in his action films 🔥🔥🔥
Seagal has always been awesome. His haters are just angry because they haven't accomplished half of what he has.
I enjoyed shooting critical decision with Steven
@UCsEtRA9XDenM7tkETqMTxfA as a person he's a lying piece of shit it's proven but some of his older films are awesome
@@thisguy7509 Elaborate on that! What all has he lied about?
@@tiffanystevens3595 you serious how about the fact he's said he's Italian Russian Japanese talked like he's from the hood for god knows how many years said he was in the cia even though there's no proof of it and he can't read a map to save his life he's said he's the only legit martial arts action star yet aikido is useless in a real fight hence why no mma fighters use it oh and let's not forget him saying he exchanged techniques with bruce lee and that their sons knew each other even though he'd only been practicing aikido for a couple of years max and his son wasn't born till after bruce lee died do I need to go on or is that suffice for you lol
Very nice conversation with Steven Seagal! 🔥🔥
I really enjoyed this interview, I like the way he just let him talk. Steven was humble, respectful and very polite.
I was a little bit nervous for this one but, It turned out beautifully.
Lol. I never expected to see seagal in this show.
Why? Is he short tempered?
@@tanmaydasadhikari193 I wouldn't say short tempered but controversial for sure
The interview went well because Scott is such a gracious interviewer . There’s so much respect towards all his guests 👍Great job Mr . Adkins
I really love the way Scott is talking to the guests. He often has the same smile on his face like me and my friends when watching a cool scene - just pure enjoyment of being an action fan.
That's what a martial arts interview should be, all about martial arts, its origin, the on screen preparations, the respects and humbleness. In these regards I do respect both Adkins and Seagal. For me it's all about the "ability" to separate between personal and martial arts skill issues. Great interview !!
This might be the best Steven Seagal interview on the internet. Love it.
Prolly, hard to see him behave.
I like how excited he got talking about Bruce Lee. Just sat up in his seat and lit up for a moment.
He did
@Bee Boo 2.0 yes of course he lied.
@@phoenixj1299 I've always heard the time frames were off.
Are there any interviews with Dan Inasanto speaking of Segal?
What a great interview. Scott did a wonderful job. I got the impression he was a bit tense and very careful during the conversation. Whether or not that's true, it certainly paid off. Well done 👍🏻
Steven Seagal was my mom's favorite action star. She has her movies such as Out for Justice, On Deadly Ground, Exit Wounds and his direct to video movies like Belly of the Beast Fire Down Below Ticker and many more. I always love Seagal because of his character's invunearbility and how his characters never gets defeated.
I wish he never started his own production studio, his movies in the last 13-14years are just so poorly written and Steven don't even put effort.
Nah. Traitor... Russia gave him a citizen.
Did you know Van Damme wanted to fight him but Seagal ran away from Stallone's mansion. Stop like you really love him? 😂
@@sinclairbloom3495 Still do.
Fire down bellow was a theatrical movie in many countrys outside of the uk
Seagal and Van Damme both did very well holding their own on screen without any real acting experience or experience, I’ve seen trained actors who don’t do as well
Van Damme is way better actor imo
@@Ammar.D can damme always gets shit for his acting but he's actually pretty decent.
I think they are both great, I had a hard time deciding which one of them were my favorite as a kid. I love them both though..and still do.
They're're both really good natural actors. I have met actors myself and 90% of the people out there need acting training from classes. Van Damme and Seagal are way better than most people. I think it's just because they're so disciplined with martial arts, that it just transferred over to them being disciplined with our emotions when it comes to acting. They're extremely good natural actors. They definitely do not get credit for that. Remember Siskel or Ebert or both of them mentioning that Van Damme is a great actor. It's too bad nobody beyond a few people in Hollywood have noticed this.
"I’ve seen trained actors who don’t do as well"
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Such as who??
Do you actually know this for a fact, or just ASSUMING this based on what your own stupid imagination thinks and assumption you've made that you simply decide to just pass off as "fact"? Moron.
Excellent interview with Steven Seagal, during the part when he mentioned he was fighting on his knees with the pool sticks cracked me up. I didnt know that at the time, but Steven being so tall 6ft4 compared to the other guys it makes total sense. Hope to see you both in a film together some day. Thanks Scott👍
I keep rewatching this episode because it’s so great to see different generations of martial artists and action stars discuss great movies. Steven Seagal made some really great movies that had some very deep themes and topics and I also respect how he got involved with not just the martial arts with Aikido but also Buddhism and has supported Buddhist orphanages across Asia. Scott Adkins is a great martial artist and actor, I think it’s a disservice that he hasn’t been given his own franchise of films or leads in major films because I would see him being a huge success more so than he already is which is great.
This is a great down to earth interview. I love hearing Seagal talk about his craft. How can you not love Steven Seagal? We loved those late 80s/ early 90's movies. People need to stop talking negative about him. He's a serious dude and a master at what he does.
Yes he is, a master at... aikido 😂😂😂
I know right? Who doesn't love a complete piece of shit.
It would be such a huge honor if Scott has Jackie Chan on the show. Hell it could be a two parter with the amount of stories and knowledge he can bestow.
Hopefully it’s a 2 hour interview but I don’t think either of them have 2 hours to spare but who knows?
@Amadeus Eisenberg Why not both?
At least a 5 parter. Jackie and Sammo are probably the "gold standard" and frontiers on modern martial arts movies. The only thing to top that would be to bring back Bruce Lee, which isn't going to happen.
@@brianng3414 those two in Project A and Wheels on Meals were my favorites.
I'd love to see Van Damme as well as Bolo Yeung. Although I not sure how Bolos English is for a long interview
Scott: "That's very impressive...."
Seagal: "...."
Scott: * Proceeds to put Fire down below *.
" This movie was released when you ran away from Van Damme at Sly's party, wasn't It?"
Seagal: *turns off the camera*
*Art of Action music plays*
Jokes aside, this was a good interview, I mean It could've been better or worse but Scott knew how to handle an unique person, an amazing martial artist and a legend of the action movies. Thank you Scott.
Scott seems like a really nice person, so I just don’t think he would ask most of the questions we would have liked to have seen asked. The Van Damme incident, the Gene LeBell incident, his abusive attitude towards stunt men, that whole alleged sex trafficking thing, groping an underage Katherine Heigl at a promotional event for Under Siege 2, etc.
Jijijijajaja!!!!!!
Thank you Scott for bringing the sensei Seagal on your show. You are one of the best martial artists yourself and showing such respect to Steven makes you even more respectful in the martial arts community. Best wishes to you.
All of these interviews blow my mind. Seeing all those legends talking to Scott is absolutely awesome!
Steven Seagal is the man, And he gave Bruce Lee a lot of respect
Yes he did. Much respect!
I was honestly shocked by that
Yes I was moved by that too.
Interesting that he never mentioned that he 'met Bruce Lee, many many times or that ot was a great honourto fight him' as he claimed in an interview.
He is a creep also
I think Steven enjoy talking and watching his old movies you can see that everytime one is showing on the background he stops and just watching the scene until Scott ask him, great interview love it!
Because he knows he not fast as he used to be and wished he was still in shape
When people are coming at you hard enough and fast enough, you have to move out of the way
- Steven Seagal
Thank you for the sit-down to both. Hearing about his background brings perspective and i for one appreciate this legend even more than i already had.
He never really fit in stateside nor overseas, but only in in the chaos of war (peace through action) is a plot in itself.
Just for the record, chased this playlist after watching adkins on corridor crews stuntmen react. Never saw an adkins movie, but I'm checking one shot tonight. I'm a fan!
Without doubt the best interview with Steven Seagal ever. A wonderful interview Scott. A great channel. Looking forward to more.
That was tamer than I expected. I used to run dozens of genre events, including martial arts expositions and we had a huge number of masters coming in to do demonstrations and we sought out Mr. Seagal. He made that process a nightmare and charged us an arm and a leg and wanted top billing above all of the other masters we had at the event. We only had him out once and then went with JCVD, who only came out once and was awesome to have as an MC. Ultimately, going forward with David Carradine who was a disaster in our St. Louis event. I’m surprised Seagal was this tame in this interview. Glad he is starting to mellow out.
Why was David Carradine a disaster?
@@jpd4real He was drunk the entire time, our opening ceremonies, he sat on the edge of the stage, lit a cigar...then begins to tell a joke. Pulls off his cowboy boot. Blows a giant puff of smoke into it. Then asks the audience: "What is this?" After numerous random answers from a packed house holding about 2000 teenagers, he answers: "An Iraqi waiting for a school bus..." then he grumbles as he hops off the stage..."Welcome...to Kunicon..." and walks off...
The silence was amazing...
That was just the beginning. O_o
@@mannycamacho3892 Heard @ via ref, 'IKF' Manny. Glad to see yoUr still about.
David, was always 🔞., Even when here V% 🇬🇧. Tamest ever 👀✨, was during PR for QT & 'Kill Bill' 1&2. Notorious for going off plan.
Regards 🙋🏻♂️👍
This series gets better and better. Totally deserves a big budget documentary / given the Netflix treatment
I love Steven. He made some off my favorite movies, Nico being the nr.1 that movie made me wanna learn martial arts. Steven you're the best man i love you 💪🏻💪🏻
Qu'il est agréable de voir et d'entendre laisser parler son interlocuteur sans le couper dans sa parole. Merci pour vos vidéos Mr Adkins.
*Next interviews pls* 🔥🔥🔥
Lateef Crowder
Iko Uwais
Tim Man
Gary Daniels
Ray Park
Joe Taslim
Wesley Snipes
Jason Statham
Van Damme
Donnie Yen
Jackie Chan
Jet Li
Ps: sorry people but I'm gonna spam this in future videos of this series until it hopefully happens (or at least most of it). 😉
Paulo Tocha & Jeff Wincott
Also Jeff Speakman! ☝
And the guy that fought Donnie Yen in Flashpoint.
@@archi8585 he's already done Jeff Speakman.
Spamming is annoying. This is Scott’s channel, not yours. Make your own interviews with them, if you have a problem.
The guy he fought in the final fight scene of Out For Justice was William Forsythe and the battle with Sticks was one of the best scenes from it.
+Eddie Daniels
Sticks was played by Guro Dan Inosanto. :)
@@Fluoride_Jones Dan Inosanto should not have taken that part! Its a shame segal had to beat him
@@robd1329 I disagree, my friend. Steven Segal was awesome in this movie!
Forsythe is best on Duece Bigelow...
Its not small, its thin. Like a kick stand.
Masterclass in how to talk to a malignant narcissist. Always agree with them and constantly compliment them.
When humility and respect are absolute morals it can come off a bit narcissistic, but isn't at all, everybody should practice more humility and respect and we would see a completely improved world and society period!!!
You don't know what a narcissist is if you think Seagal is one.
Do you know what gaslighting is? It's when you accuse someone of something you are and they are not in order to put yourself above them in your own mind.
Seagal has nothing to prove to anyone, not even that he is a humble man, and you aren't.
@@johnspartan98 You just don't like the idea that somebody you are fan of could be a piece of shit and is full of shit. When I was younger I actually talked like you about Jackie Chan.(He also is a liar and not the best person but not to the extent of Steven)
Totally agree
Scott has mastered being polite for SURE
@@michellemorrison5841 wait... you really think Seagal is full of morals and respect? Dude, he is collecting lawsuits and a bad reputation left and right for 30 years straight now, and has a vast history of being a complete asshole on set and off.
Ohhh!!! Yeah!!! Steven Seagal was the reason to me to practice Jiu-Jitsu during 13 years... Steven, I Admire you a lot, like Martial Artist and Action Actor. I love your Films, specially 13 of your Films. My favourites are Under Siege 1 and 2, Hard to Kill, On Deadly Ground, Fire Down Bellow, Out for Justice, Glimmer man, The Dangerous man and Into the Sun.
I Admire you a lot, my dears Steven Seagal and Scott Adkins.
I loved this interview. Very emotive to me, very emotive. I enjoy this Films since my 13 years old...
A Big Hug and Health to you and your Families, and Success, Masters of Masters ;)
all this videos Scott are all home runs love The Art Of Action interviews with childhood stars we all grew up with is so cool we need Van Damme next hopefully ...maybe
Love all these shows! Thanks for bringing back my teenage memories!
I enjoyed the interview, Scott!
It was good to hear from Steven. He really does know his stuff.
Steven is my father's favorite Martial Art actor and I love some of his films too.
And I now realize Scott is not only the most completed fighter in the world but also a good interviewer 😁
Well done....Steven and Scott 👏
The smoothest interview of Segal I have ever watched. Well done!!!!!
Marked for Death was such a amazing action flick. Everyone was blown away by it.
Yeah my favourite as well, its perfect in every aspect.
Co star Marlon Wayans correct?
@@akeem3706 Uh no, it co-stars Keith David from They Live.
Scott did a great job of keeping that maniac calm. Scotts knowledge of martial arts movies cannot be denied.
My buddy was Stevens last student when he had his dojo in LA. My friend was a hard core martial artist and said Steven could back up everything he said about martial arts and that Steven had really great skill. Steven is the real deal.He latter made his living as an actor demonstrating martial arts for movies
This guy is a case study.
On one hand he's so accomplished and talented and yet he's also off his rocker too.
@@michaelterrancedoran751 Reminds me of that Halloween Simpsons episode where homer wears snakes hair 🤣😂🤣
@@itslitty101 like any of that matters. Your value is not turman on how many people no you or like you or how much money you have! It would be nice but it's not really relevant to a persons happiness.
Sigal is first Wight master of aikido in Japan . For Japanese he was gaijin .
@Underground Chamber Muzik so you are a narcissist and ego maniac? Projecting?
Wonderful interview, Seagal movies were part of my youth, his direct approach to finish his opponent as quickly as possible in very few moves was impressive and also a beautiful display of his skills.
Thank you Mr. Adkins.
Scott Adkins is very hard worker ... huge fan here from Brazil
Great interview and a great perspective from Seagal ! He seemed very humble and introspective about the martial arts and his attitude towards Scott’s questions, seemingly that he respects you Scott. You are both brilliant at your martial arts! Love it 😊
I wonder when Van Damme will show up around here for a quick chat !! that´s gonna be real something !
Thank you for this most anticipated interview. Since watching his first 5/6 films I have rated in the same league as my Icons Bruce Lee & Jackie Chan. Steve's art was like nothing on earth and I have followed Akido ever since. God bless you Scott & God bless Steven Seagel.
No matter what you can say about Steven Seagal you can’t deny his movies in the 80s and Mid90s were some of the best action movies of all time. You also can’t deny he’s really good at aikido. I did a aikido for eight years got a black belt and we used to watch Steven Seagal videos trying to get his techniques down and they are very difficult. He’s very fast no doubt a skilled martial artist even if you don’t like Akidio many of those wrist locks do work, we used them in the police academy all the time. One reason I stopped doing Akidio is because I broke my wrist twice and my body just couldn’t take it anymore.
Thank you, Mr Scott! Steven Seagal has been my childhood hero and up to today, I watch his movies from time to time!!! He was awesome...
Scott you've gotta get Jason Statham and Frank Grillo on this show
They not marital artists haha I rather have Olivier gruner cos he’s legit kickboxer champion and studied different styles of martial arts before he joined French military and then movies. Jason Statham was a ex Olympic diver hahahaha
@@Jeffro5564 Frank Grillo is a legit boxer who has competed and he also Wrestled and competed in comps when he was in school, idk about Statham but Frank is legit
@@Jeffro5564 I looked it up and Statham is apparently a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He has also trained in multiple martial arts disciplines including Wing Chun, karate and kickboxing.
And Grand Master Sensei Frank Dux
@@jdxsr85 I know that but I don't know if he's competed or fought before
Seagal's best interview EVER. Finally cut down his ego's size, talked calmly and politely. He is one of the greatest martial artists in the world, he must always behave like such. So glad Scott got him for the podcast, thrilled to hear everything he went through and how he became who he is today.
Greatest martial artist 🤣 steady on eh!
@@stillmagic5969 he is one of the greatest martial artists of all time. His martial arts resume is legendary.
@@stevienightheat1 he's a fraud but you're entitled to your beliefs!
@@stillmagic5969 prove that? That is a very slanderous statement. A 7 dan in Aikido, Judo, Kendo, Karate and Tae isn't anything to be laughed at. I'm a two dan in Aikido and I know first hand Seagal is legit. Go to an Aikidon dojo and see for yourself. He does them every year. If you believe what you say try and enforce your beliefs to turn into facts. Film if though.
Without a doubt one of the best interviews ever!
Great work from both Mr Scott Adkins and Mr Steven Seagal
A very well done interview. I like how both martial artis and actors showed such humbled respect.
This is amazing! Thank you Scott - this series is one of my favourites
Regardless of the man, the impact of his films and his style at the time definitely deserve their place on your show. Thank you much.
What impact exactly? His first few were great action flicks but they didn't really did anything for the genre. Even his best movie that people claim is Under Siege he is the worst part of the movie, Tommy Lee Jones and Garry Busey stole that movie.
And I say this as a guy that watched every single of his movies up until 2005-6 (where he could barely move any everything was being filmed using a stunt double).
So respectful and humble to see Steven here! Really good insights and interesting talk, thank you Scott.
I love how the steel made shotty just bounces off the floor @20:08 . :) So yeah, I grew up on Seagal's movies too, but... you know, then you just grow up. and the movies just repeated themselves
Huge thumbs up to Scott for being so patient and polite.
Can't wait dude. This is a real achievement for Adkins
What? I mean getting Seagal spoken openly about his movies etc with another martial artist star. His ego is bigger size than himself. Will see how it goes.
I like how everybody hates him based on stupid Joe Rogan video ,but they forgot to watch the follow up where Joe admits he was wrong on making fun of him that he is a real master in what he does and its `Legit` martial artist
@ Not just that. Seagal also lied about something regarding Bruce Lee, not sure what specifically.
@@jerryhuang1999 yup. He lied about meeting bruce lee I think. He's told so many lies I've lost track.
@ Thanks for the clarification. In terms of reputation, Seagal also had multiple allegations as well as having conflicts with some stuntmen.
Full respect to Scott for keeping a straight face. I'm laughing just from watching Seagal.
Did he fart in the beginning of the interview 🤣🤣🤣
This interview was terrible seagal had no sense of humour
Scott adkins had a great laugh with the other martial arts star's
Wow! What a nice surprise to see Steven Seagal on your show Scott! I think we need to appreciate what Steven did for the movie business! What he stated about humility and ending the fight as fast as possible when there was no way out is exactly what my sensei taught me years ago! Respect to Steven Seagal and respect to you as well Scott.🙂
@@michaelterrancedoran751 Seagal skills as aikidoka are genuine. You can hate him all you want but those skills took a lot o years to gain and that deserves respect.
best & most respectful interview to Sensi Seagal. Thank YOU SCOTT!
Many don't really know Steven well, he is really a good man and highly trained martial artist. Thanks Scott great job!
Good interview. Steven was verry ok, not cocky like he'd sometimes be in the past interviews. I think he was also respectful towards other martial arts actors like Donnie Yen.
I agree Guyver.
Thank you for sharing this unique experiences with the different martial artists / Actors that we grew up with , watching those amazing movies made with heart and soul , I'm an 80's kid and I completely identify with that era , studied karate and tae kwon do because of Bruce lee , Van damme and so many others , by making this videos a lot of new generations will continue this legacy by sharing the beauty of the martial arts filmmaking ... Greetings from Mexico Scott (amazing job with the Boyka character)
I AM SO HAPPY TO SEE BOTH OF THEM!
God Bless Grand Master Seagal. It was my honor to stand in his presence at ATA's Grand Annual World's Tournament in 2006. And this is a fantastic interview thank you for respecting Takeshigemichi.