Steven Seagal Called Gene Lebell Out In Front Of His Stunt Crew — "Your Judo Is Useless"

Steven Seagal was three weeks into filming his new movie, Out for Justice, and on that particular afternoon he was inside Stage Sixteen, finishing a scene under the lights while a small crew waited around him between takes. He had no idea that Gene LeBell was sitting across the soundstage from him. The two men went back years. Both were respected figures in the martial arts world, but they came from very different backgrounds. Gene was already known throughout Hollywood as a legendary judoka, professional wrestler, stunt performer, and fight instructor whose reputation for toughness was unmatched. Nobody on that set was prepared for what was about to happen when one of Hollywood's most feared stuntmen crossed paths with one of its biggest action stars. What followed would become one of the most talked-about stories in martial arts and Hollywood history. Disclaimer: This channel produces fictional dramatizations inspired by the life and legend of Gene LeBell. Events, dialogue, and outcomes depicted are imagined or embellished for storytelling purposes and should not be taken as factual history. Real public figures appear as fictionalized characters; their portrayals do not represent documented events, statements, or behavior. This channel is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by the Gene LeBell estate, any associated rights holders, or any studio, athlete, or organization depicted or referenced. Limited third-party media may be used under fair use for commentary, criticism, education, and transformative storytelling purposes.