The Code Podcast

28/06/2023

20/04/2023

We have tickets available for the Reality Fighting event scheduled for Saturday, May 6, 2023 at the Mohegan Sun Arena.

The Officer Survival Series founder and head instructor Rob Magao will be competing inside the cage in a submission only grappling match.  Any proceeds he receives from his match will go towards sponsoring police officers to attend the officersurvivalseries course.

Many of you that have been fully sponsored to attend the course in the past have asked what you can do to support the program…

Well here it is! Any tickets you purchase will be helping to sponsor a police officer to go to the course for free just like you did. In order for the proceeds to go directly towards sponsoring an officer, you must purchase the tickets directly from Rob Magao. Thanks!

23/11/2022

On Saturday, January 7, 2023 I will be doing a submission only grappling match against CJ Dela of Monster MMA.

The match will be at Reality Fighting inside the cage at the Mohegan Sun Arena.

You can contact me for tickets or utilize the link here. CJ and I are both donating all of our proceeds from our match to The Bristol Police Heroes Fund for the families of Lt. Demonte and Sgt. Hamzy who were murdered in the line of duty on Oct 12, 2022.

 https://sun.spinzo.com/reality-fighting-2023-01-07-SWAFZ?group=reality-fighting-m5s7&affiliate=rob-magao-7p9t

Thanks to Kipp Kollar Joe Cuff and Jordan Riley for making this possible.


05/11/2022

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02/11/2022

https://youtu.be/5lBeTIfR5AU
The Code Podcast Episode 25 (Yes, I announced it as #22 sorry). I also cut my self off a bit at moments in the video. I am a white belt at using audio/video gear... In this episode, I sat down at Ascension Athletics in Bristol, CT with owners Dan Mina and Jeff Haddad as well as BJJ Globetrotter Joey Carta to discuss their martial arts journey and the upcoming super seminar they are planning to benefit the Bristol Police Heroes Fund.

The Code Podcast Episode 25 (Yes, I announced it as #22 sorry). In this episode, BJJ Blackbelt Rob Magao sits down at Ascension Athletics in Bristol, CT with...

28/10/2022

BRISTOL - Ascension Athletics is taking sign-ups for a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu seminar, which will fea...

19/10/2022

Honored and humbled to be part of this event... 💙💙💙

17/10/2022

The next Connecticut 8 Week Session of The Officer Survival Series: De-Escalation Through Confidence Program begins January 5, 2023 and will run every Thursday for eight weeks, commencing on Thursday February 23rd 2023.

The hours of this course will be 8 AM to 2 PM the first six weeks and 8 AM to 4 PM the final two weeks. 

The course will be hosted by the Manchester Police Department and held at Manchester Brazilian Jiu-jitsu 60 Progress Drive, Manchester, CT.

This course is open to law enforcement officers only. We do allow one non-law enforcement student if they are in a position to teach law enforcement officers and they must pass a stringent vetting process at their expense.

Students learn modern, pressure tested defensive tactics skills, team tactics and communication, basic level TECC, dealing with special populations in use of force situations, handcuffing, weapon retention, edged weapon response, vehicle extractions, realistic force on force scenarios, report writing, updated police accountability use of force mandates and there is a mock trial/testimony component with police litigation attorneys.

The course lesson plan includes instruction in all five ranges of physical combat skills to include striking, clinch-work, takedowns, grappling and weapons-based environment situations.

In addition to the weekly course, students also have the option to train in our normal classes for a six month period beginning the day the course starts (for no additional tuition). This greatly enhances the skill base of the student over that timeframe.

Instructors are Gracie Jiu-jitsu Blackbelts that are also LEOs with decades of experience. The course in POSTC approved.

Cost is $875 per student. To register follow the link below to the course description and then click on the flyer! These courses tend to sell out quickly so don't hesitate! **Businesses that wish to sponsor an officer may contact us by email [email protected]

https://officersurvivalseries.com/officer-survival

17/10/2022

Beginning Friday, October 28th Manchester Brazilian Jiu-jitsu will be holding a FREE LEO class from 9-10am each week. The class will be specifically designed for law-enforcement and will be based on the Officer Survival Series Program Material.

Hebron Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu will also be holding a one hour class on Friday mornings 6 AM to 7 AM at our Hebron location.

Both classes are free to any sworn law enforcement officer. Email us at [email protected] for further information.

Other opportunities around the state:

Avon Police Department also offers a free class to any LEO every Tuesday 1400-1500 at Avon PD contact BJJ BLACKBELT/LEO Eric Lundell if interested [email protected]

Kore Bushido/American Top Team CT also holds an LEO class every Sunday morning at their Danbury location from 9:30 AM to 11 AM with BJJ Blackbelt/LEO Dave Tharas. Contact Dave Tharas for information (this one I believe is $15 per class). 

15/10/2022

On October 12, 2022 Officer Alex Hamzy, Officer Alec Iurato and Sergeant Dustin DeMonte responded to a domestic disturbance call. As the three officers arrived on scene, a suspect ambushed all three officers. Officer Hamzy and Sergeant DeMonte were killed by the suspect. Officer Iurato was struck by gunfire, returned fire and killed the suspect.

This fundraiser will directly benefit Officer Hamzy and Sergeant DeMonte’s families. Thank you so much for your support. Please use the attached hyperlinks.

https://fundthefirst.com/campaign/sergeant-dustin-demonte-and-officer-alex-hamzy-r4fq06

The Bristol Police Union has also set up a Bristol Police Heroes Fund with Thomaston Savings Bank. To make a donation to the fund set up at Thomaston Savings Bank you may visit any branch or use the link below.

https://www.thomastonsavingsbank.com/heroes

There is also a secure collection box at the Bristol PD.

NOTE: These are the only TWO sanctioned fundraisers for these officers families. Do NOT donate to any phone solicitations.

14/10/2022

If you’re in the Pennsylvania area come train with CJ Dela and I for a great cause. Only cost is one new unwrapped toy for donation to the Burwick Pennsylvania Police Department PBA!

The Officer Survival Series instructors Rob Magao and CJ Dela will be teaming up with the Berwick Pennsylvania Police Department and PBA on Tuesday November 29, 2022 for a Team Arrest Tactics and fighting from the clinch seminar for law enforcement. 
Both Rob and CJ are BJJ BLACKBELTS and career LEOs that have instructed thousands of officers over their careers.

Open to all law enforcement and school security officers. No experience necessary.

Where: Bloomsburg University (Nelson Field House). Bloomsburg, PA
Cost: One new unwrapped toy for toy drive!
Reserve your spot [email protected]

Thanks to Randy Gaugler and Berwick PA PD for hosting us!

09/10/2022

02/10/2022

Coming up soon! Professor Greg Nelson is one of the best instructors there is. He will be at our Manchester location for a seminar on Wednesday, October 12th  from 6 to 8 PM.
Don’t miss it! 

18/09/2022

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04/08/2022

Our next 8 Week Officer Survival Series: De-escalation Through Confidence Course starts on September 8th and is SOLD OUT. Thank you to all of our sponsors for this upcoming session that have helped to sponsor numerous police officers that needed funding to attend the course. If you are a pro LEO company or private citizen that wants to help provide the very best Police Use of Force training to law enforcement contact us!

08/06/2022

The Code Podcast Host, Manchester/ Hebron BJJ founder and head instructor Rob Magao was recently interviewed on the Force Multiplier for Law Enforcement Podcast. Enjoy!

‎Show Force Multiplier for Law Enforcement, Ep Will Your Training Survive the Pavement? - Jun 7, 2022

12/05/2022

Awesome class with Craig Douglas. 

01/05/2022

6 weeks out! Can’t wait to see my friends Ari Kay CJ Dela Jay Sweez and RG Jay. Gonna be epic. Open to all LEOs abd supporters of LEOs.

The Officer Survival Series is teaming up with and for an awesome east coast seminar on June 10-11th! Join us as we visit the North East at in CONNECTICUT! ! Invictus seminar. We’ve already sold 80% of the spots. This will be a fantastic one featuring , , both founders and PLEASE share or tag a friend.

17/02/2022

https://youtu.be/hDfJgD33r8Y
You will be missed Keith...

BJJ Blackbelts Rob Magao and Rich McKeegan of "The Code" Podcast interview 3rd Degree Pedro Sauer Blackbelt Keith Owen. They discuss BJJ Fanatics, BJJ for LE...

04/02/2022

Aaron Jannetti and Eli Knight of Knife Control Concepts will be in Manchester, Connecticut at Manchester BJJ/The The Officer Survival Series HQ for a two day seminar March 19 and 20, 2022

If you’ve never trained with them they are awesome instructors. You are not to be disappointed! 

 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/knife-control-concepts-connecticut-tickets-191354054127

11/01/2022

Thanks to for the awesome new intro for our podcast “The Code Podcast”. and are awesome to work with, offer high quality work, reliable and super quick turnaround. Very impressed with them and highly recommend their services.

11/01/2022

Episode #23 of The Code Podcast is live!

CJ Delaney is a 20+ veteran LEO, first-degree BJJ black belt (Monster MMA) founder of 10-01 BJJ, Level 5 Officer Survival Series Coach , Invictus Sponsored Athlete, and unfortunately a Mets fan...

You can watch on YouTube link below or listen to the audio version on Spotify or Apple podcasts. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8J0SOupJfeA&list=PLs9d8JPjSBI2gZnjMTDMucznB2wMkiurP&index=24

BJJ Blackbelts Rob Magao and Rich McKeegan of "The Code Podcast" interview 1st Degree BJJ Blackbelt CJ Delaney. CJ is a 20+ year LEO with vast experience and...

09/01/2022

Check out the latest article on our website. The Importance of Practice for LEOs.

https://officersurvivalseries.com/importance-of-practice

Law Enforcement Training and Tactics

08/01/2022

“A jiu-jitsu academy is like a circus, and it takes on the personality of its ringmaster.” Rickson Gracie (Breath)

05/01/2022

https://www.facebook.com/101061649033068/posts/135114775627755/?d=n

Thank you to 360 Defense in Colchester, CT
for having us in for a seminar to raise money to sponsor a police officer to attend the eight week officer survival series course! A Connecticut police officer will now have the opportunity to attend our 8 Week Officer Survival Series Course and continue to train free of charge all the way till blue belt because of money raised by If you have a martial arts academy and want to host a seminar in support of our Officer Survival Program or join our Affiliate Programplease let us know! If you’re in the Colchester Connecticut area make sure you check out 360 Defense! 
 

04/01/2022

Thanks to of for the awesome video intro! If your looking for quality and professional website, logo and video intro design check them out...Turn up the volume!

02/01/2022

Our new website is live! Thanks to Ari Kay and Chaos Consortium for the awesome design!
There will be a member's section for officers that have gone through any of our programs with access to our online curriculum video database, links to all episodes of The Code Podcast, upcoming courses, seminars, news and articles pertaining to LEO training. There is also a list of our Certified OSS Affiliates.
More to come in 2022. We are just getting started!
www.officersurvivalseries.com

Law Enforcement Training and Tactics

20/12/2021

Two men were arrested following a frightening chain of events that included a bank robbery, a scuffle over an officer's gun, and a woman briefly being held hostage in a casino parking lot.

18/12/2021

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The same goes for law-enforcement. ...When someone goes against the grain and challenges the idea of “the way we have always done it” they will take some heat. But that’s OK, I like the heat.

16/12/2021

I will be teaching a seminar at 360 Defense in Colchester Connecticut on Tuesday, January 4, 2022. I will be covering escapes from bad positions to include the mount and side control. This will be a donation-based seminar and all donations will be utilized to sponsor a law enforcement officer to attend the officer survival series 8 week course.  The seminar is open to all!

12/12/2021

The return of the New England Submission Challenge!

We're bringing it back for 2022!!! Stay tuned for details!!!!

28/11/2021

https://www.twincities.com/2021/11/28/4017780/?fbclid=IwAR1fOHJ8BouEO02X-r1MI8i9Ajeyfbgik0aqVTDOoNfqxCKhOqPJpTl0ABI

The training represents a major shift from what St. Paul was teaching its officers before 2015.