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CareerJitsuEpisode 21 - Enhancing Law Enforcement Training Through Jiu-JitsuSend us a textThis episode delves into the vital role jiu-jitsu plays in modern law enforcement training, highlighting how the development of Jiu-Jitsu principles enhance officer safety and effectiveness. We explore the progression of influence the art of Jiu-Jitsu has had on the training of law enforcement defensive tactics. Expert practitioner, Rob Magao shares his insight on integrating jiu-jitsu into police training programs to improve physical readiness, decision-making under pressure, and conflict resolution skills. Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of why jiu-jitsu has becoming an essential component of law enforcement preparation, promoting safer outcomes for of...
2025-11-0439 min
Iron Sights#178 After Dark - Building Resilient Protectors: SWAT Leadership, Combatives & Survival Training With Rob MagaoIn this After Dark episode of the Iron Sights Podcast, we’re joined by Rob Magao — a 25-year law enforcement veteran, SWAT leader, and founder of the Officer Survival Series. With experience in patrol, narcotics, internal affairs, detective work, and 18 years on SWAT, Rob has trained hundreds in local, state, and federal agencies, as well as the military. From defensive tactics and dignitary protection to ground fighting and firearms, his approach is rooted in real-world experience, not theory. A third-degree Gracie Jiu Jitsu black belt under Pedro Sauer and certified combatives instructor through Matt Larsen, Rob shares insig...
2025-08-082h 01
Twisted RemediesE21 - Professor Rob Magao - "I want qualified not certified."Thanks for listening! Suggest a guest or topic or ask a question. In this episode of the Twisted Remedies podcast, host Justin Couture speaks with Professor Rob Magao, a seasoned martial artist and law enforcement officer. Rob shares his journey into martial arts, starting from his childhood fascination with martial arts movies to his formal training in judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He discusses his experiences in law enforcement, including his time on the SWAT team and the challenges he faced in training and applying martial arts techniques in real-life situations. The conversation highlights the importance of martial...
2025-05-181h 26
Sit Wait And Talk ShowEp 20 | The Evolution of Tactics | Rob MagaoToday we bring you the first video interview featuring Rob Magao! Rob has over 25 years in law enforcement, a third degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and the founder of Officer Survival Series.
Rob has an incredible story and knowledge base from his years training our men and women in blue. Make sure you check Rob out at the links below!
IG - @rob_magao & @officer_survival_series_
officersurvivalseries.com
https://bushidobjj.com
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2024-08-2159 min
Gracie Jiu Jitsu Rocks! podcastGJJR! EP 150 Keith Owen Tribute EpisodeIn this episode we celebrate the life of 4th degree Pedro Sauer Black Belt Professor Keith Owen through the eyes of his family, affiliates, fellow instructors, the people who loved him. Keith Owen was an incredible man. He was an incredible teacher, mentor, friend, husband, father, and an amazing human being who impacted so many people’s lives. He left this life too early but he was a true example of the belief of “it’s not how many years you live but the amount of lives you touch while you’re here.” Featured in this episode are Ari Kay, Rob Magao...
2022-08-061h 40
Thanks For RollingS2 E4 - Rob Magao of Bushido BJJBushido BJJ owner and head instructor Rob Magao visits the podcast in this episode. We have a super interesting discussion about Rob's martial arts journey and his long career in law enforcement. Rob also talks to us about the Officer Survival Series a course that he created for law enforcement professionals that combines pressure tested physical tactics skills to include striking, clinch work, take-downs, groundwork, edged weapons response, weapon retention, team tactics, de-escalation, TECC, dealing with special populations, handcuffing, police accountability updates, use of force, force on force scenarios, report writing and mock trial/court room testimony.
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2022-07-0145 min
Force Multiplier for Law EnforcementWill Your Training Survive the Pavement?This week we talk to Rob Magao is the founder, owner and head instructor of the Officer Survival Series. With over 25 years of law enforcement experience, Rob has worked in various units to include; patrol, SRO, conservation law-enforcement, street crimes, narcotics, internal affairs, and as a detective investigating serious crimes. Rob also served 18 years on SWAT and helped to create and run the CT SWAT Challenge since its inception in 2005. Rob also has experience in dignitary protection and has provided executive protection services to high priority clients and has assisted in training executive protection specialists. This experience i...
2022-06-081h 03Force Multiplier for Law EnforcementHow do we get Officers to train?This week to talk to Rob Magao (Pronounced May-Go). We discuss how to effectively bring Officers to training within your department.Rob brings 25 years in law-enforcement, 18 years in SWAT. He has worked patrol, traffic, street crimes, narcotics, major crimes Detective. Rob is one of the cofounders of the Connecticut swat challenge.He has trained Martial Arts since he was a kid. Robs main focus the past 23 years has been Gracie Jiu-jitsu, where we achieved the rank of black belt. He has been a black belt for nine years under Pedro Sauer. Rob the founder and h...
2022-03-091h 02
Great Northeast BJJ Podcast[BONUS EPISODE] BJJ All-Stars #5[BONUS EPISODE] BJJ All-Stars #5Hosts: Jorge Law, Riddler McBain FEATURED GUESTS- JEFF SHAW (Bellingham BJJ)- MAINE MILLER (Grappling Rewind Podcast)- ROB MAGAO (Bushido BJJ, The Code Podcast)- KYLE JACKSON (Clockwork BJJ)WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/XayfwhdnOOoWARNING: EXPLICIT CONTENT. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED.
2020-04-252h 26
Great Northeast BJJ PodcastS4Ep06 - Rich McKeeganS4Ep06 - RICH MCKEEGANHost: Jorge LawRich is a Brown belt and manager of Manchester BJJ under Rob Magao. He is also the man behind Blackbelts for Butterflies. This one was recorded at the barn the night before a Kenny Florian seminar and we have some guest appearances from Amanda Law, Eddie Van White Belt and Riddler.
2019-08-122h 49
Great Northeast BJJ PodcastS3Ep21 - Rob MagaoS3Ep21Host: Jorge LawWe sit down with Rob Magao at his academy, Manchester BJJ in Manchester CT. Rob is a black belt under Pedro Sauer, and has over 20 years of law enforcement experience as well. He's an academy owner, co-founder of the New England Submission Challenge, and is a highly sought-after law enforcement instructor. Most importantly, Rob is a great guy and we are honored to have him on the podcast.
2018-12-281h 14
Great Northeast BJJ PodcastSeason 02 - Episode 23 - Pedro Sauer/Keith Owen/Rob Magao
Hosts: Jorge Law, Amanda LawPedro Sauer needs no introduction. Chuck Norris signed his green card. He was promotedby Rickson and Helio Gracie. He is truly an ambassador for Jiu-Jitsu. Jorge was luckyenough to sit down and talk with him before he taught a seminar at Bushido Jiu JitsuAcademy in Manchester CT. We were also fortunate to have two of Master Sauer’s blackbelts sit in on the conversation, Professor Keith Owen and Professor Rob Magao.Professor Keith Owen is the owner of Team Rhino Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Me...
2017-10-2656 min