UFC 148: Steven Seagal Taught Anderson Silva Special Moves That We Once Thought Were Illegal

At the UFC 148 workouts, Steven Seagal talks about what he has taught Anderson Silva before UFC 148, the champion’s mindset before his latest title defense and more with MMA Fighting’s Ariel Helwani.

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Actor Steven Seagal is best known for his starring roles in martial arts films like ‘Hard to Kill and ‘Under Siege.’

Who Is Steven Seagal?

Steven Seagal traveled to Japan at age 17 to teach English. He earned several black belts in martial arts and choreographed movie fight scenes for actors such as Sean Connery. Seagal brought his skills to the screen after returning to the United States, with flicks like Above the Law (1988), Hard to Kill (1989) and Under Siege (1992) making him one of the biggest action stars of the era.

He later starred in the reality series Steven Seagal: Lawman and continued churning out action fare well into his 60s.

Early Life and Career

Actor and martial artist Steven Seagal was born on April 10, 1952, in Lansing, Michigan. The son of a nurse and a teacher, he started studying martial arts under Fumio Demura when he was a child.

Seagal later traveled to Japan at age 17 where he taught English, studied Zen and perfected his martial arts, eventually earning black belts in aikido, karate, judo and kendo.