My philosophy is that the most important aspect of any religion should be human kindness. And to try to ease the suffering of others. To try to bring light and love into the lives of mankind.

He became the first foreigner to operate an Aikido dojo in Japan. When news of this emerged Seagal's marriage to La Russa was annulled and he then married LeBrock on 5 September 1987. A&E resumed the show for the second season which began on October 6 2010.

He later moved to the Los Angeles California area where he made his film debut in 1988 in Above the Law. Between 1998 to 2009 he appeared in a total of 22 of these. He became the first foreigner to operate an Aikido dojo in Japan.