Miyako Fujitani was the first wife of Steven Seagal who is an actor, producer, screenwriter and martial artist. She was born in Japan and she is an expert in Aikido, an ancient Japanese martial art, established Tenshin Dojo. She is also a Japanese black belt instructor of the highest level and has also been a martial artist for a long time in her career.
Who Is Miyako Fujitani?
Miyako Fujitani was born on Feb 03, 1952 in Osaka, Japan. As of 2023, Miyako Fujitani age is 71 years old. Coming to her family, her dad was an Aikido master and her mother was a house maker.
“When I was younger, I lived in Kobe City. Every day-really, every day- I was a victim of one of those dirty old men on the trains- you know, the ones who like to touch women. I took classes of many sorts in those days, including classical ballet, and it would be dark when I returned home. But, even in the daytime, I would get on the train, and there would be one of those dirty old men! Men would follow me all the time. I’m telling you the truth! I was scared. So, I learned Aikido.”
“I hated men back then. But now I like them! (winks)I was weak-willed and very feminine back in those days, and I couldn’t get away from those guys!”
She quickly became pro in the art of Aikido, as her father always supported her from the back. She spent an endless hours practicing the various techniques, honing her balance, agility and focus. As she grew older, Miyako’s love for Aikido only stepped-up.
Miyako Fujitani Tied Knot Steven Seagal In 1975
Miyako Fujitani and Steven Seagal began their married life in 1975. They first met in Japan. Couple had a son, actor and model Kentaro Seagal, and a daughter, writer and actress Ayako Fujitani. Seagal left Miyako to move back to the United States.
After this, he met actress and model Kelly LeBrock, with whom he began an affair that led to Fujitani’s granting him a divorce. Steven Seagal has been married four times.
| Miyako Fujitani | Quick Profile |
|---|---|
| Birthday | Feb 03, 1952 |
| Age in 2023 | 71 years old |
| Profession | Trained Aikido expert |
| Famous As | Steven Seagal’s First Wife |
| Marriage | in 1975 |
| Divorce | in 1986 |
| Children | Kentaro Fujitani, (son) Ayako Fujitani (daughter) |
| Net Worth | USD 1 million |
| Height | In feet: 5’5” In m: 1.65 |
| Miyako Fujitani (合氣道天心道場) |
Miyako Fujitani’s Husband
In 1984, Steven Seagal was briefly married to actress Adrienne La Russa, but that marriage was annulled the same year over concerns that his divorce had not yet been finalized.
In the early years of the ’80s, LeBrock gave birth to Seagal’s daughter Annaliza. Dominic Seagal was born in June 1990, after Seagal and LeBrock tied the knot in September 1987. Arissa was born to them in 1993. LeBrock filed for divorce the next year, citing “irreconcilable differences.”
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Seagal is married to Mongolian Erdenetuya Batsukh better known as “Elle”. They have one son together, Kunzang. From an early age, Elle trained as a dancer at the Children’s Palace in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. She soon became a famous ballet dancer in Mongolia.
In 2001, Elle first met Seagal when she worked as his interpreter during his visit to Mongolia.
Seagal has seven children from four relationships, two grandchildren by his eldest son, Kentaro and one granddaughter by his daughter Ayako Fujitani. Seagal is the guardian of Yabshi Pan Rinzinwangmo, the only child of the 10th Panchen Lama of Tibet.
Where Is Miyako Fujitani Now?
Miyako Fujitani is now a trained Aikido expert. She take coaching at her native place. She continues to encourage and teach students of all ages.
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