Doug Marcaida
Birthday: Born in 1966-01-26 in Makati City, Phillipines
Deathday: Alive
Doug Marcaida is a martial artist, edged weapons specialist, and knife designer born in the Philippines, who calls Upstate New York home. Doug’s interest in martial arts began at the age of 8, but he did not begin formally training in the arts until he was 16. At age 25 he discovered his love for Filipino Martial Arts, and the rest is history. A US military veteran, who served in the US Air Force for 8 years, and then pursued a career as a Respiratory Therapist for 20 years, all the while teaching and honing his skills as a Filipino martial artist. In addition to developing his own style of Filipino Martial Arts, called Marcaida Kali, Doug has traveled all over the United States and the world, teaching first responders and military personnel the foundations of his beloved art. All of this life experience has led Doug to his core belief: It’s not about how many you hurt, it’s about how many you protect. This motto eventually evolved into Doug’s popular catchphrase “It will K.E.Al” ( Keep Everyone Alive). Doug is now featured as a judge on the History Channel’s Forged in Fire and as well as Desafio Sobre Fuego: Latin America.
TV Credits
Forged in Fire
Character: Self - Judge
Competitors re-create weapons from historical periods ranging from Japanese katanas to medieval broadswords to ancient throwing blades. Each entry is judged on its artistry as well as its functionality and accuracy....
Forged in Fire: Beat the Judges
Character: Himself
In each episode, the best bladesmiths from all over the country come to the forge for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, to square off against our renowned Forged in Fire Masters in the highest stakes forging competition yet! If the challenger can find a way to prevail against our judge in an intense bladesmithing showdown, they'll walk away with $10K and eternal bragging rights....
Forged in Fire - Latin America
Character:
Eight new entrants from five different countries – Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Argentina and Spain – will compete to see who will receive the title of best forging and the $10,000 prize....
Movie Credits
Nanny Nena's
Character: Lapu Lapu
When Angela (Jordan) picks up her cousin from the airport for a family reunion, she expects an awkward day of deliveries and family obligations. Instead, the pair find themselves caught in the middle of a criminal scheme involving a stolen flash drive, internet-famous troublemakers, and a mob boss determined to get his property back. Filled with food, family, martial arts, and plenty of chaos, Nanny Nena’s is an action-comedy about carrying forward the traditions that connect us....