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Is Steven Seagal really that good in fighting?
02-09-2012, 10:28 AM
The way this guy fights in movies is impressive. I heard all sorts of shit from this guy, some said that he could really fight like a lion, others said that he is just an actor and the cameras do all the tricks.
I am just wondering if any of you know it. Is this guy really good in fighting or is he just an actor?
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02-09-2012, 11:07 AM
anderson silva credits him for teaching him a technique he used to finish a championship fight.
personally, i think that is all just marketing.
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02-09-2012, 11:14 AM
Gene Lebell choked out Steven Segal on the set of one of his movies. There are a couple of different versions of the story floating around, but they all agree that he pissed or shit himself after being choked unconscious.
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02-09-2012, 11:22 AM
A couple of years ago, Segal and Van Damme had a conflict and Van Damme called Segal to fight .
But, Segal give a shitload of excuses and left . Van Damme follow him to a club and still wanna fight and Segal haven't answer to the invitation .
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02-09-2012, 01:04 PM
Quote: (02-09-2012 12:11 PM)thegmanifesto Wrote:
Quote: (02-09-2012 11:22 AM)Alfonzo Wrote:
A couple of years ago, Segal and Van Damme had a conflict and Van Damme called Segal to fight .
But, Segal give a shitload of excuses and left . Van Damme follow him to a club and still wanna fight and Segal haven't answer to the invitation .
Chuck Zito knocked out Van Damme at Scores in NYC.
He sure did! However, knocking out Segal might be tougher, as he is quite tall.
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02-09-2012, 04:38 PM
He didn't make all of those movies because of his great looks. Of course he's talented in martial arts. Would he win in a fight vs Tyson, zito,,,,take our pick. You try doing what he does and will see he's the real deal.
As for chuck zito being the tough guy,, I believe it. Just am disappointed not to see him use his talent in a UFC or n the movies.
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02-09-2012, 04:57 PM
Lol at this thread. Anyone remember that masterpiece with him wearing a do rag the whole move while be friending Ja Rule in prison?
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02-09-2012, 05:29 PM
Steven Seagal is legit in his fighting discipline. I don't believe he, or anyone else, ever claimed he was one of the greatest martial artists on the planet. He definitely let himself get sloppy physically over the years, but I definitely enjoyed his early films ("Above The Law," "Hard To Kill," Marked For Death,"Out For Justice," the "Under Siege" films. He's made a ton of straight to video films in Europe, and it was hilarious seeing him in "Machete."). It was cool seeing the progression in his first 4 movies. In "Above The Law" he only broke one limb, but with each film the budget grew so he progressively broke more arms and legs...HA HA!
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02-09-2012, 06:52 PM
He's been training for years and while he may not be the best fighter (as most traditional martial arts guys aren't) he is bound to know some useful techniques that someone like Silva could successfully employ.
When I was in L.A. training I went to Judo Jean's place when Karo Parysian (and Gokar)was still there. Jean was pretty old and still handled him like a baby.
I've heard a lot of stories from stuntmen that Seagal would intentionally hit them as if they were really fighting and have anyone that hit him "too hard" fired.
I don't know whether that's true or not. He always came off as a pompous douche in interviews to me though. He could probably bully most non trained guys though.
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02-09-2012, 06:56 PM
Seagal is better than Chuck Norris. Both Seagal and Chuck Zito can beat up Chuck Norris any day.
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02-09-2012, 07:10 PM
Chuck Zito was Mickey Rourke's trainer, he is one of the toughest men alive, so I couldn't possibly think how Norris can beat Zito in a street fight. As for Seagal v Norris, do you honestly expect a 5'9 martial artist to beat a 6'5 martial artist? Chuck Norris is no Bruce Lee.
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02-09-2012, 07:15 PM
Quote: (02-09-2012 07:00 PM)Fisto Wrote:
Quote: (02-09-2012 06:56 PM)bengalltigerr Wrote:
Seagal is better than Chuck Norris. Both Seagal and Chuck Zito can beat up Chuck Norris any day.
You hush your mouth! haha
Actually not true, Norris was one of the first famous American Martial artists to start training BJJ
Chuck Norris is one of only 3 Westerners in the documented history of Tae Kwon Do to be given the rank of 8th Degree Black Belt Grand Master. He actually created his own martial art style, and amalgam of all the diferent styles he had learned and founded his own school. He's held professional Karate champion titles. Norris was, and IS the real deal.
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