Aikido in culture

Films, books, historical sources and other works connected with the martial art Aikido (Japan). 5 works (including sub-styles).

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Films 2

1988Above the LawAmerican action thriller by Andrew Davis from 1988, Steven Seagal's acting debut, in which he shows aikido as a Chicago detective.1992Under Siege1992 American action thriller by Andrew Davis in which Steven Seagal, as ship's cook Casey Ryback, defends the battleship USS Missouri from mercenaries.

Documentary series 1

1983The Way of the WarriorEight-part BBC documentary series from 1983, whose episodes present Asian martial arts one by one, from Shorinji kempo and kalaripayattu to karate, kung-fu and iaijutsu.EskrimaKalaripayattuKarate+4

Anime 1

2001Grappler BakiJapanese animated series from 2001 in two seasons based on Keisuke Itagaki's manga, in which the characters represent various martial arts.KarateJudo

Comics 1

1975Iron FistAmerican Marvel Comics series (1975–1977) about a martial arts hero from the mystical city of K'un-Lun; written by Chris Claremont.JudoKarateMuay Thai+3