The MMA Coach Who Finally Explained Why Steven Seagal Is Different

For years, Steven Seagal and Aikido have been mocked by the modern combat sports world. But then an experienced MMA coach stepped into a private training session with Seagal—and felt something he wasn't expecting. Rangel Farias, the coach behind UFC champion Alex Pereira, approached the encounter with the same skepticism many MMA fans have toward traditional Aikido. But after experiencing Seagal's striking and movement firsthand, his perspective changed dramatically. In this video, we break down what happened, why Seagal's techniques feel so different from conventional MMA striking, and why elite fighters such as Anderson Silva and Lyoto Machida have also sought his instruction. Is Aikido actually effective? Or was this simply an impressive demonstration? The answer may be more complicated than the internet would have you believe. The MMA Coach Who Finally Explained Why Steven Seagal Is Different #aikido #martialarts #mma #coaching #combatsports #master