The Team Behind Bushido
Led by experienced black belts, law enforcement instructors, competitors, and lifelong martial artists, Bushido Jiu-Jitsu Academy is built on leadership, discipline, and real-world skill.
RMRob Magao
3rd Degree Black Belt, academy founder, 25+ year law enforcement veteran, SWAT instructor, and creator of the Officer Survival Series.
AMAlex Magao
Black Belt, Manchester lead instructor, Level III OSS instructor, Knife Control Concepts instructor, and licensed CT Real Estate Agent.
Rich Mckeegan
Black Belt, Academy Manager since 2017, Hebron BJJ owner, and President of Blackbelts for Butterflies — a BJJ Autism non-profit.
GNGerry Navara
Third Degree BJJ Black Belt, Judo Black Belt, and Manchester High School Head Wrestling Coach.
MRMike Rossi
Bushido BJJ instructor and valued member of the Bushido coaching staff.
JLJerry Lashway
Black belts in 5 martial arts, retired Corrections Officer, 25-year Army/Air Force veteran, Level 5 OSS instructor, and part-time Constable.
ICIsaac Cruz
U.S. Navy Veteran, BJJ competitor at every belt level, Level 2 OSS instructor, and aerospace industry professional.
JCJimmy Campbell
Bushido BJJ instructor and valued member of the Bushido coaching staff.
JSJay Smyth
Training since 2011, teaching since 2015. Black belt under Rob Magao in 2022, first degree in 2025. Insurance professional, married with two sons.
SSScott Schilling
BJJ Black Belt earned December 2024. Former wrestler, Taekwondo Black Belt, and fundamentals instructor passionate about building strong foundations.
BOBen O'Neill
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, Goshin Kempo Jujutsu Black Belt, and instructor with a practical, gritty, self defense focused perspective.