Our Instructors are dedicated to teaching you the fundamentals, skills and techniques of the many martial arts we offer at the Bushido Jiu itsu Academy.

BJA Owner/Instructor Rob Magao is the owner and head instructor of the Bushido Jiu-jitsu Academy. Rob has twenty years experience in the martial arts including:
Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu (Under Professor Fabiano Telles)
Black Belt Goju Ryu Karate (Under Paul Zamaites and Teruo Chinen)
Black Belt in Jujitsu (Japanese/American) (USJA)
Advanced LOCK UP Police Combat Instructor (Under Lt. Kevin Dillon)
Experience in Muay Thai, Judo and Wrestling
North American Grappling Association Competitor
Freestyle Grappling Open Competitor
Eleven years law enforcement experience (Patrol, Detective and SWAT)
Event Coordinator Physical Fitness Challenge at CT SWAT Challenge
Adjunct Instructor at CT Police Academy in Meriden, CT
Co-founder of Ground Fighting Curriculum for CT Police Academy

BJA Instructor James Kodzis has over 20 years of martial arts experience and has worked in law enforcement for over 18 years. He is also an avid NAGA competitor and coach. He holds ranks in several martial arts including:
Brown Belt Brazilian Jiu-jitsu (Under Professor Fabiano Telles)
Black Belt Japanese/American Jujitsu (Co-founder Bushido Jujitsu)
Black Belt Shorin Ryu Karate
Experience in Boxing, Wrestling and Judo
Co-founder of Ground Fighting Curriculum for CT Police Academy
Adjunct Instructor at CT Police Academy in Meriden, CT
North American Grappling Association Competitor
Eighteen years law enforcement experience (Patrol, K9, SWAT)
Author of Jujitsu Volume 1, Volume 2 and Police Ground Combat DVD?s
Connecticut SWAT Challenge Competitor

BJA Instructor Fabiano Telles is our lead coach for our Brazilian Jiu-jitsu program. Professor Telles is a Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Blackbelt under Adilison ?Bitta? Lima (Pitbull Gracie Barra). Professor Telles teaches several classes per week at our academy and handles all belt promotions. He is also available for private lessons. Professor Telles is our link to authentic Brazilian Jiu-jitsu.
Professor Telles began his BJJ training in Teresopolis, Brazil in 1993.
Fabiano served for three years in the Brazilian Army as a marksman.
Fabiano was a three time State BJJ champion in Brazil.
First place in the 1999 BJJ World Championship Trials
First Place in 1999 Pitbull Cup Championship.
Fabiano has helped coach several of our students to compete in and win local, national and international grappling competitions.
Fabiano also teaches at his Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Academy located in West Hartrford, CT (Underdog BJJ).

BJA Assistant Instructor Mike Rossi
Black Belt Judo
Black Belt Japanese Jujitsu
Black Belt Karate
Blue Belt Brazilian Jiu-jitsu

BJA Assistant Instructor Gerry Navarra
Black Belt Judo
Black Belt Japanese Jujitsu
Blue Belt Brazilian Jiu-jitsu
Assistant Wrestling Coach Manchester High School

BJA Assistant Instructor Jerry Lashway
Jeet Kune Do Certified Instructor
Blue Belt Brazilian Jiu-jitsu
Boxing Instructor
Black Belt Tae Kwon Do and Hapkido
Ten years experience Department of Corrections Officer

BJA Assistant Instructor Brian Marois
Black Belt Tae Kwon Do/Hapkido
Muay Thai Experience
Blue Belt Brazilian Jiu-jitsu
Mixed Martial Arts Experience
Head instructor of kid?s program