The Path Beyond Thought (2001) (V)

User Rating:

4.7/10   

Director:

Binh Dang

Writer:

Diana Benjamin (writer)

Genre:

Documentary

Plot:

This documentary shows footage taken from Seagal Senseis days in Japan at the Tenshin Dojo in Osaka...

Plot Keywords:

Martial Arts | Actor

Cast

Steven Seagal	...	Himself / Narrator
Binh Dang	...	Himself
Larry Reynosa	...	Himself
Craig Dunn	...	Himself
Fumiyasu Daikyu	...	Himself

Also Known As:

Aikido: The Path Beyond Thought (USA)

Runtime:

55 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Black and White | Color

Filming Locations:

Santa Barbara, California, USA

Company:

Steamroller Productions

Trivia:

Was released exclusively on Steven Seagal's website on VHS.

Like him or not but he is a great Aikidoka!

Seen the tape twice. It contains old footage of Seagal's training methods with some of his students talking about him and his style of Aikido. There's also footage of a black-belt test which is hard to pass on first occasion as Seagal sets very strict rules. Example: The Randori (Three on one) where three students come at you at full speed and try to pin you down in any way possible. You'd only pass if Seagal felt you were controlling these people.

Interesting enough the footage of Seagal in his early days. If you want an impression look at the beginning scene of Above the Law where he gives a demonstration.

9/10 from me.