DOUG MARCAIDA'S LINEAGE #1 hit Kickstarter Feb 16th 2026 Two estranged brothers trying to escape their mysterious past are forced to reckon with it when signs of a blood cult emerge in their adopted hometown. Their only clue: an ancient blade passed down by their father. From the mind of edged-weapon specialist & Filipino martial artist DOUG MARCAIDA, judge on the History Channel’s "Forged in Fire". 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  ...