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Fil-Am helps advance martial arts PH to the youth

A Fil-Am martial artist is teaching the next generation of Filipinos not only to defend themselves but also to be proud of their culture.

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<div><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ArXS4yc-t-o?&amp;ab_channel=ABS-CBNNews&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe> </div>Doug Marcaida is doing what he loves – sharing his skills in Filipino martial arts. He is holding a special workshop with the Legacy Filipino Martial Arts School in Daly City, California. A weapon specialist and knife designer, Marcaida is also a featured judge on the History Channel’s “Forged in Fire.”“It&#x27;s still exciting because it not only shows the art of bladesmithing,&quot; he said, &quot;but also shows that different people from all walks of life can create these things.&quot;Marcaida was born and raised in the Philippines and left for the U.S. when he was 18. He said it was not until after he left the country that found the passion and respect for Filipino martial arts.Just as he instructs Filipino-Americans during this workshop, he hopes all his fellow Filipinos can grow an appreciation for this art form. “We have to give [them] the history, the different weapons, why we do what we do,” Marcaida added. “The way we respect each other,  train with each other, all these good qualities that we are as a people, also, we can do as a Filipino martial artist.”Marcaida cited how Filipino martial arts is taught and used in Hollywood action movies but remains rarely known.He believes that a major motion picture centered on Filipino martial arts will have the same impact as karate in “The Karate Kid” and muay thai in “Ong Bak.&quot; “It&#x27;s time that they give us a chance to showcase what we do and what the art has done for the people practicing it,” he added.When he’s not filming for &quot;Forged in Fire&quot; or doing workshops around the world, Marcaida hosts the &quot;Forging the Path&quot; podcast with Grady Powell, where they interview guests who were courageous enough to follow their dreams and become successful.Those interested may access it on Apple or Spotify, and can watch episodes of &quot;Forged in Fire&quot; on the History Channel and on other streaming platforms.

A Fil-Am martial artist is teaching the next generation of Filipinos not only to defend themselves but also to be proud of their culture.

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Fil-Am helps advance martial arts, promote PH culture to youth

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Rommel Conclara | TFC News California

Published Mar 09, 2024 05:55 PM PHT

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Updated Mar 09, 2024 06:02 PM PHT

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