[catonsville]

Segal is not too well liked in the Martial Arts community for his bloated ego. Surprising for an Akido practioner of his quality.

[OKSooner]

No, Seagal is loathed and despised in the legitimate martial arts community. His skill is skill in the movies, and his rank in Aikido is rumored to come from a sizeable "donation" to a particular Kan in Japan. (Don't ask me where he got the money.) I guess everyone has their price...