Chapter

Steven Seagal's Alleged Black Belt Award
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06:30 - 09:56 (03:25)

There are allegations that Steven Seagal was only awarded a black belt due to the laziness of the judge during his presentation, according to an ex-wife.

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Steven Seagal met Miyaku Fujitani, a second degree black belt and daughter of an Eketo master from Osaka, Japan, at a dojo in Garden Grove where they both worked.
06:30 - 07:51 (01:20)
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Steven Seagal
Summary

Steven Seagal met Miyaku Fujitani, a second degree black belt and daughter of an Eketo master from Osaka, Japan, at a dojo in Garden Grove where they both worked. It's unclear when Seagal started training in martial arts, but enrollment records suggest he was at least 19 years old when he left Fullerton College.

Chapter
Steven Seagal's Alleged Black Belt Award
Episode
Part One: Steven Seagal Is So Much Worse Than You'd Ever Imagine
Podcast
Behind the Bastards
Steven Seagal's martial arts background has been subject to debate, with conflicting reports about his black belt in Aikido.
07:51 - 09:56 (02:04)
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Steven Seagal
Summary

Steven Seagal's martial arts background has been subject to debate, with conflicting reports about his black belt in Aikido. Some claim it was given to him based on favoritism, while others attest to his genuine mastery of the martial art.

Chapter
Steven Seagal's Alleged Black Belt Award
Episode
Part One: Steven Seagal Is So Much Worse Than You'd Ever Imagine
Podcast
Behind the Bastards