Douglas J. Marcaida II – Vice President, Program Director, Curriculum Development, Chief Instructor for S.E.I.G.E., Inc.
Internationally revered, Mr. Douglas Marcaida’s extensive defense training background has led him to serve as Chief Instructor for S.E.I.G.E., Inc. Mr. Marcaida specializes in instructing local and international military units and law enforcement agencies with specialized tactical, survival, and defense tactics training programs.
Mr. Marcaida has trained several military units, including the U.S. Marines and Philippine’s Force Reconnaissance Battalion in the Joint Interoperability Exercises. Filipino President, Gloria Macapagal, issued Mr. Marcaida a citation award for his outstanding efforts in training military combatives.
His military background is highlighted by his role as a Senior Master Instructor in Edge/Impact Strategic Weapons Combat of the Pekiti Tirsia Kali System in the Philippines. Born and raised in the Philippines, he is well versed in several Filipino Martial Arts systems and holds the high rank of Mandala given to him by the Supreme Grandmaster of the system, Grand Tuhon Leo Gale Jr. In 2003, he was inducted into the Kali Hall of Fame for his distinguished skills in the Filipino Martial Arts.
Currently, he is responsible for all tactical training curriculums and student development for S.E.I.G.E., Inc.
Mr. Marcaida’s extensive military training allowed him to assume several influential defense training positions, including:
- Chief Technical Advisor for the Defensive Tactics Safety Baton Program for the State of Michigan.
- Defensive Tactics consultant for local law enforcement agencies and for the Department of Criminal Justice System in Albany.
- Served as a member of the Homeland Security for the New York State Business Council, and was the Homeland Security Program Director for Lamad, Inc.
- Mr. Marcaida is also a Strategic Edge/Impact Weapons System Instructor, and has taught internships for the following Philippine law enforcement and military organizations:
- Philippine National Police
- Philippine Special Action Force Commandos
- Philippine Force Recon Marines
Mr. Marcaida also works heavily with the civilian community and is the founder and chief instructor for the Pekiti Tirsia Rochester Pitbulls. The Pekiti Tirsia Pitbull Brotherhood is a global organization with affiliates located in: Detroit, San Francisco, New York, Florida, Saskatchewan, and the Philippines, and serves to promote the art of Pekiti Tirsia Kali.
Edward A. Alberto – President, Program Coordinator, Curriculum Development, Control Tactics Administrator
A decorated defense training specialist, Mr. Edward Alberto is a highly respected eighteen-year veteran of a local Police Department. As a member of the International Law Enforcement Educator’s and Trainer’s Association (ILEETA), Mr. Alberto has trained individuals and organizations throughout the world in several specialized defense tactics. His defense training career is highlighted by his time served as an instructor to the Philippine Force Reconnaissance Battalion Marines under the supervision of the Grand Tuhon, Leo T. Gale Jr. of the Pekiti Tirsia Kali System.
His success in defense training led him to develop S.E.I.G.E., Inc. along with his partner, Mr. Douglas Marcaida. He currently manages, coordinates, develops, and instructs many of the training programs and lessons offered by S.E.I.G.E., Inc.
Mr. Alberto’s background in law enforcement extends beyond his service with the Police Department. His law enforcement training programs encompass a broad range of defense tactics, including:
- Police Defense Tactics
- Edged Weapon Defense
- Weapon Retention and Disarming
- Concealed Carry Tactics
- Safety Handcuffing
- Close quarter SWAT Tactics
Mr. Alberto also acts as a Certified Instructor for the Bureau for Municipal Police in the following areas:
- General Topics
- Defense Tactics
- Firearms
- Weapon Retention
- Edged Weapons
- Certified Instructor for the Monadnock Police Training Council:
- Control Device and PR-24/Side Handle Baton
- Advanced Instructor in the Monadnock Expandable Baton
- Certified Instructor for Taser International in the following areas:
- M26 Advance Taser and X26 Taser
Finally, Mr. Alberto served as an Assistant Instructor in Strategic Edge/Impact Weapons System for Law Enforcement and anti-terrorist responders.
About S.E.I.G.E.
In Edge We Trust. We are close quarter weapons specialists, everything we do is based on responsible weapon utilization and attributes. Some self defense system's training methods can result in the teaching of "sport" techniques that work well in a controlled environment but are not applicable in a real life situation. At S.E.I.G.E. we consider our training to be simple, reliable, and effective.
Reliable & Effective. Welcome to S.E.I.G.E.
Conventional martial arts teach complicated moves and techniques that fail to take into consideration the time and effort needed to execute those moves. We consider our training to be simple, reliable, and effective.
Programs
Below is a list of current programs and a synopsis of each that S.E.I.G.E., Inc. has to offer. They are not the only programs in existence however. We can create programs specific to the client’s needs.
C.A.P.S. (Controlling Aggressive Persons Safely)
C.A.P.S. is a “hands on” and lecture approach to controlling and restraining people in a safe manner, reducing liability. This training is often taught to hospital security personnel who deal with persons who are a threat to themselves or others. The student learns how to use less intrusive means of controlling and restraining persons. This training is also useful for school sentries who deal with children who become violent and need to be controlled with minimal force.
Strategic Communication
Students will learn verbal techniques to diffuse potentially violent or combative situations. The training is a lecture and “workshop” format which places the student in role playing situations, allowing them to utilize their verbal skills to deescalate volatile incidents. Verbal tactics will become a “counter-offensive” weapon in the student’s repertoire.
Self Defense
This program is offered to both men and women where “awareness” is stressed to assist in “prevention." Recognizing a confrontation before it occurs is the key to one’s survival. Students are taught different survival tactics, weapons awareness, environmental considerations and physical alternatives. The training can range from 2 hours to 8 hours and is offered in lecture and “hands on” format.
Edge Impact Weapon Awareness
This program takes a comprehensive look at various weapons and how they can be utilized or deployed against a person. Training is done both by lecture and hands on. The student will gain a better understanding of what harsh realities we face in our society when it comes to weapons and the intent to use them against another. Training can range from 2 hours to 4 hours.
Unarmed Restraint and Control Tactics
This program is usually taught to civilians who are not equipped with the tools that are carried by law enforcement or military personnel such as handcuffs, batons and side arms. The techniques involve empty hand defense and restraint/joint manipulation. Use of force and Article 35 of the NYS Penal Law are also lectured in this training.
Strategic Edged Weapons
Strategic Edged Weapons program is “hands on” training where the student first understands the philosophy and then progresses to the application of edge/impact weapons. The student will learn the offense to better understand how to defend against the edge/impact weapon. The training is usually 8 hours and covers such topics as spontaneous knife defense, safety handcuffing, firearms disarming and firearms retention.
Concealed Carry Tactics for Peace and Police Officers
The student is given a comprehensive look at such topics as holster considerations, clothing considerations, use of force issues, the “Sidearm Draw stroke”, building “motor memory” and body language cues. This program can be trained both “hands on” or in a lecture format as an information seminar.
Defensive Tactics for Peace and Police Officers
This programs supplements current academy defensive tactics programs. Topics covered incorporate all levels of the “use of force continuum." Topics range from basic communication skills to deadly physical force issues. This training is both “hands on” and lecture combined. The student will learn skills that are “simple, effective and retainable”.
Weapon Retention
The student will learn techniques and tactics for retaining “tools of their trade." Techniques are taught for both in the holster and out of the holster situations. The training is “hands on” and pertains to both off duty and on duty along with concealed carry.
Safety Baton or Monadnock Baton
The safety baton module supplements “manufacturer” baton programs to enhance the student’s skills. Drills are trained dynamically vs. statically to build confidence and decrease liability. If certification is being sought, both “hands on” and lecture are taught. Students or agencies will be responsible for purchasing the batons from the manufacturer.