Showing posts with label Steven Seagal. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Steven Seagal. Show all posts

Monday, August 9, 2010

Steven Seagal Youtube Videos

I was browsing youtube, searching for Steven Seagal and I've found some hilarious videos which I think worth sharing for a good laugh.

Steven Seagal and Jean Claude Van Damme


Steven Seagal And Chuck Norris


Steven Seagal tells a joke


Steven Seagal Letterboxing


Steven Seagal and David Carradine


I hope you've enjoy the 5 Steven Seagal youtube videos. =)

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Hard To Kill

While I was admiring Steven Seagal aikido, I thought of watching one of his early movies "Hard to Kill" but I don't plan to watch it alone. So, here I am, sharing the movie with you.

Here's the plot or what the movie is about.

Mason Storm (Steven Seagal) is a police detective who is investigating a mob meeting taking place by a pier. He spies on them with a video camera, and captures on tape a shadowy figure telling the other people that they can rely on his political support, emphasizing this by saying "And you can take that to the bank!" Storm is spotted, but manages to get away. Driving home, Mason informs first his partner then his friend Lt. O'Malley (Frederick Coffin) that he has evidence of corruption (unaware of another pair of cops listening in), and will be bringing the tape to them soon. He goes into a store to get drink and a teddy bear to give to his son. The store gets robbed by men, one of them shooting the clerk. Mason manages to stop them; afterwards, he goes home, intent on celebrating with his wife Felicia (Bonnie Burroughs). Before he does anything, Mason hides the tape in a small hole in his kitchen wall. When he goes upstairs, though, corrupt policemen, including Jack Axel (Boswell) and Max Quentero (Branscombe Richmond), working for the politician break in and proceed to murder Mason's wife and shoot him. Mason's young son Sonny, (Rosencrantz) manages to hide until the danger passes (at the same time, Storm's partner is shot by a masked assassin whilst seated beside his window). At the hospital, Mason is found to be alive, but in a coma. Lieutenant O'Malley informs the medics to tell people that Mason died, to prevent anyone from coming back for him later. Mason is set up by the corrupt policemen as having murdered his wife and committed suicide.

Seven years later, Mason wakes up from his coma, having spent all this time in the hospital. Andy (Kelly LeBrock), one of the two nurses monitoring him makes a phone call, which is intercepted by one of the corrupt police officers who want to see Mason dead. They send Jack Axel to the hospital to finish the job and kill the nurses whom Mason might have talked to. Mason realizes that he's still in danger, but his muscles have atrophied to where he can barely use his arms. He manages to get himself to an elevator, and when Andy sees her colleagues killed, helps Mason escape from the hospital.

Needing time to recuperate, Andy brings Mason to a friend's house, where Mason uses his knowledge of acupuncture, moxibustion and other meditation techniques to bring back his strength and train himself again. While training, Mason hears a commercial for Senator Vernon Trent (William Sadler) on television, who caps his commercial with the phrase, "And you can take that to the bank!" Recognizing the voice, Mason now knows who he has to go after to get his revenge and even mocks Trent's phrase by saying "I'm gonna take you to the bank. To the blood bank!". Mason contacts O'Malley, who comes over with some weapons for Mason. O'Malley tells Mason that his son is still alive - O'Malley took Mason's son in and raised him, sending him to a private school so that he'd be out of danger. O'Malley then leaves. However, Senator Trent's men find the house where Mason and Andy are, and attempt to kill them, but Mason manages to get them both out again.

Mason then goes back to his old house. Posing as realtors looking to see if the house is one that can be put on the market, Mason breaks through the plaster in the kitchen to get the tape he hid. Mason then goes to meet O'Malley in a train station, where O'Malley brings Mason's now teenage son. They don't see each other, because as Mason arrives, O'Malley is already dead having been shot (by Max) while providing a distraction for Sonny to get away. When Mason arrives, he sees his son running away from two of the corrupt officers (recognising one as Max, who helped murder his wife). Mason catches up, kills Max and saves his son. Mason gives the tape to Andy for safe-keeping, and decides to go after Senator Trent at his home.

At the Senator's mansion, Mason sneaks in and manages to take the Senator's men down one by one. Mason fights with Axel in the billiard room, ending with him jamming a pool stick into his jugular. Mason finally manages to confront Senator Trent, and holds him at gunpoint when the police storm the mansion. However, rather than arresting Mason, the police arrest Senator Trent and take him away. Mason is then reunited with Andy and his son, and walk off as the image from the video-tape is played, showing Trent coming out of the shadows briefly, wondering who it is that's taping him.

Watch Hard To Kill online free.







Above are 2 parts video of Hard To Kill, some of you might need to wait for the video movie to do buffering.


I hope you enjoy the "Hard To Kill" free movie online.



Article source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hard_to_Kill

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Steven Seagal Aikido

When asked to relate a celebrity to Aikido, the only person I could think of is the actor and Aikido master, Steven Seagal. Some people would misspelled his name as "Steven Seagull" or "Steven Seagul" or "Steven Segal".


Born in Lansing, Michigan on April 10, 1952, Steven Seagal is a man of diverse character whose spiritual beliefs and humanity are woven into every aspect of his life. A son of a Math teacher and a Medical Technician, Steven's humble childhood was underscored by a fascination with the Martial Arts and the blues. Some would say that this is a strange combination, but ask any Martial Arts expert or blues legend and they will both tell you that it is the spirit that reaches deep within your soul that drives the artistry. Call it an obsession or a calling, Steven Seagal mastered Martial Arts at an early age, becoming a 7th degree black belt and Aikido master, while at the same time, has become an accomplished blues musician, releasing his second album in 2005, the critically acclaimed Mojo Priest.

Most of us know Steven for his roles as an action hero with an acting career that was launched from his Los Angeles Dojo in the late 80's where he taught Aikido to the likes of Sean Connery, James Coburn and the famed talent agent, Michael Ovitz. It was Mr. Ovitz who paved the way for Steven to co-write and star in his first and hugely successful action film "Above the Law" in 1988 and from there it launched a career of over 20 movies and $2 billion in box office receipts. Steven immerses himself in his work on the screen, writing, producing, directing and acting. His films include box office successes such as Hard to Kill, Marked for Death, Under Siege, Executive Decision, Glimmer Man, and Exit Wounds to name a few, all are well regarded for their storylines and fast paced action.

Today, Steven Seagal continues to put out movies, but one of the most treasured aspects of this diversely talented man is his music. He is a proficient blues artist and has honed his guitar skills, playing his music with some of the greatest blues legends to walk this earth. BB King, Bo Diddley, John Lee Hooker and his greatest influence, Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown, who recently was taken from us as a result of injuries suffered in Hurricane Katrina, are all among those who Steven has jammed with and also shares a common bond - the blues. Steven is a purist when it comes to the blues and he remains true to its roots which is evident in his latest release, "Mojo Priest", recognized as one of the best blues albums to surface in many years. Steven's first album, Songs from the Crystal Cave, was a top seller in European markets and features a combination of styles including blues, pop, jazz and reggae, with a classic harmonica solo by Mr. Stevie Wonder.

At the core of what drives Steven Seagal with all he does - his music, his Martial Arts and his acting - is his commitment to Asian philosophies and religion. As a Buddhist, Zen teacher, and healer, Steven lives by the principles that the development of the physical self is essential to protect the spiritual man. He believes that what he does in his life is about leading people into contemplation to wake them up and enlighten them in some manner. He lived and learned Japanese culture for over 15 years and his spiritual beliefs play a big role in his life. It is what has guided him to not only become a Aikido expert but, also a beloved actor, and distinguished musician. Most importantly, it is his genuine care for others that drives him to give unselfishly of his time and financial support to many charities across the world. His support of environmental causes, animal rights, children in need and HIV/AIDS efforts is undeniable and an important part of his daily schedule. Even in his acting, Steven finds a way to fuel his philanthropic side with plans to film his next movie in New Orleans as his way to help bring the City back to its former luster.

Steven Seagal is a versatile talent and an intricate human being, whose passion, selflessness, integrity and character are embodied in his work. To those that know Steven, they will tell you he is a deeply caring and giving individual who is driven to reaching the top of his game in every aspect of his life. To all of us who have enjoyed his movies, listened to his music, seen Steven Seagal Aikido expertise and learned about him as a person, we consider ourselves fortunate and are excited about what the future holds.






The above is a youtube video - a short movies compilation of Steven Seagal aikido in action.





Also, I thought you might also want to watch Anderson Silva learning some of Steven Seagal aikido moves.



Steven Seagul Official Site: http://www.stevenseagal.com

Article source: http://www.youtube.com/user/sseagalmojopriest