According to a former SEAL's opinion, Steven Seagal's claims to be a special forces veteran are not true [1]. While Seagal is known for his martial arts skills and has a background in aikido, there is no evidence to support his claims of serving in any country's military special forces [1].

Seagal's career began as a martial arts instructor in Japan, where he eventually ran his father-in-law's dojo [2]. He later moved to Los Angeles and made his acting debut in 1988 with the film "Above the Law" [2]. Throughout his career, Seagal has starred in numerous action films and even played a Navy SEAL counter-terrorist expert in the movie "Under Siege" [2].

However, it is important to note that Seagal's portrayal of a Navy SEAL in a movie does not make him an actual special forces veteran. The former SEAL's opinion suggests that Seagal's claims should not be believed, as there is no evidence to support them [1].

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1. What is a former SEAL's opinion of Steven Seagal's claims to ...
2. Steven Seagal - Wikipedia
3. Was Steven Seagal Really a Navy SEAL? - The Little Facts