THE CODE PODCAST

Episode #22 is up on YouTube! We will have the audio version available  soon on Spotify and Apple Podcasts (The Scarecrow takes a little longer  with his editing lol). In this episode we talk with Chris Chappell and  Jeremy Clark of the CT SWAT Challenge/Our Heroes Fund about the upcoming  2021 CT SWAT Challenge coming this August! The video only shows Rich  McKeegan and Rob Magao. We had a recording glitch, but most just listen  anyway. Thanks to our sponsors, Just For Police, Jiu-jitsu Five-O,  Manchester BJJ, Hebron BJJ, The Officer Survival Series and Storm  Training. Enjoy!

Episode #21, We interview Jiu-jitsu Pioneer RICHARD  BRESLER and chat about his book "Worth Defending, How Gracie Jiu-jitsu Saved My  Life". It documents the early stages of Jiu-jitsu in  the United States. Richard is widely recognized as the first student of  Gracie Jiu-Jitsu in the USA. For almost twenty years he worked closely  alongside Rorion Gracie, helping to grow Jiu-Jitsu through the Gracie  Garages, the Gracie Academy, and the early days of the Ultimate Fighting  Championship. He was one of the first Americans to earn a black belt in  Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He still teaches Jiu-Jitsu and practices  alternative healing in Los Angeles, California. Enjoy!

Episode #20, Dr. Yoni Elder. BJJ Blackbelts Rob Magao and Rich McKeegan  of "The Code Podcast" interview Dr. Yoni Elder. Dr. Elder is a Trauma  Surgeon, Former Israeli Special Forces member and BJJ Blackbelt. In this  episode they discuss Dr. Elder's growing up in Israel, his time in the  military, his path to becoming a doctor, dealing with Covid-19 as a  doctor and his BJJ journey to blackbelt. Enjoy!

Episode #19 is up! For those CT residents and LEOs that have expressed questions and concerns about the proposed Police Accountability Bill #3471 being introduced in CT. Do your research and contact your state representatives if you have concerns about this bill.  

In this episode, BJJ black belt and Career LEO Rob Magao, along with Career LEO Det.Tom Ganley Interview Attorney Elliot Spector in regards to the CT Police Accountability Bill (CT Bill #3471). Attorney Spector serves as a law enforcement expert for Hassett & George.  Elliot was a Hartford Police Officer from 1971 through 1980. Elliot's practice concentrates on the representation of law enforcement officers and municipalities.  He also acts as a law enforcement advisor for police departments and individual officers on policy issues, critical incidents and law related questions. With Thomas P. Ganley

Episode #18! BJJ black belts Rob Magao and Rich McKeegan of "The Code  Podcast" interview BJJ black belt, LEO and BJJ Competitor Tom Menton.  Tom is a 13 year LEO with vast experience and education in Use of Force,  SWAT and running a Police BJJ Mat Club for a major city police agency  in the midwest. In this episode we discuss Tom's journey into police  work, his passion for teaching cops and competing in BJJ. Tom is also  one of the instructors for Storm Training Group which specializes in  teaching LEOs to protect themselves. Enjoy!

Episode #17 is here! BJJ Blackbelts Rob Magao and Rich McKeegan of "The  Code Podcast" interview 2nd Degree BJJ black belt Chad Lyman. Chad is a  20+ year LEO with vast experience and education in Use of Force and he  is also a BJJ Coach at Extreme Couture MMA in Las Vegas, Nevada. In this  episode we discuss Chad's journey into police work and BJJ, current  issues around the country regarding use of force and training of police  officers in areas of defensive tactics and use of force. Enjoy!

Episode #16 of The Code Podcast we have fellow Connecticut academy owner  5th degree black belt Luigi Mondelli! Luigi is owner and head  instructor of KORE BJJ  and Mixed Martial Arts with his  wife Silvia  Mondelli who is also a black belt in Danbury, CT. He has been a pillar  in the CT jiu jitsu community and has an incredible wealth of knowledge  in martial arts and self defense training. We bounce all over covering  topics ranging from bjj, weapons training, and mental health in this  episode. To listen to a person that has come from Brazil and evolved  with all the seasons that jiu jitsu has gone through over the past 20  years is awesome, enjoy!

On episode #15 of the Code Podcast we have an absolute legend! Greg  Nelson of Minnesota Mixed Martial Arts was Pedro Sauer’s first black  belt, and amazing MMA coach, and a two time cancer survivor just to name  a few of the accomplishments. We get into all sorts of great stories  that you’re going to want to hear, so tune in and find out about Brock  Lesnar’s rise in the UFC, to training with the most elite of services  here in the USA! We had a blast, we hope you do to!

Episode #14 of The Code Podcast is off the rails with Minnesota 1st  Degree black belt Tim Blackstone! Pedro Sauer black belts Rob Magao and  Rich “The Scarecrow” McKeegan are back with a great episode.  Tim is a  high level competitor and silent pillar in the jiu jitsu community, he’s  a father, coach, and a mustache aficionado! We talk about competing,  the clashes of self defense vs sport, gi vs no gi, and geek out on all  things Star Wars. It’s our longest episode to date but we jammed packed  it and had a blast!

Episode #13 is up! It was great catching up with my friend Jeff "Big  Frog" Curran. Jeff has fought all over the world in the biggest  promotions during his 20 year career; Pride, UFC, WEC, IFL, and Bellator  to name a few. Jeff is 4th Degree Gracie jiu-jitsu black belt under  Master Pedro Sauer and also owns Curran Jiu-Jitsu in Crystal Lake, IL.  In this episode we talk about how he got started training, fighting and  the thrill of competing at the highest level.

It’s Episode #12 of The Code Podcast with (Pedro Sauer Blackbelts) Rob  Magao and Rich “Scarecrow” McKeegan.  This episode we have fellow Pedro  Sauer black belt Chris Bumgarner from Dover, DE. Chris is a First Degree   black belt and an active duty LEO. We discuss training, lifestyle, and  the real truths about having an impassible guard! Join us for a great  episode as we continue to balance jiu jitsu and law enforcement topics!

Episode #11  of The Code Podcast was fantastic, with Rich McKeegan and I  having an awesome time interviewing our friends James "300" Foster and  Ron Garney. James is a multiple time black belt Master's IBJJF World  Champion, a 4th Degree BJJ black belt and the owner of Foster BJJ in  Kent, Washington. Ron Garney is a 1st degree BJJ black belt and a career  Marvel Illustrator known for his incredible comic book illustrations in  the Marvel Universe including Captain America, Hulk, and Dare Devil.