Episode #9 of "The Code Podcast", Gracie Jiu-jitsu Blackbelts Rob Magao and Rich "Scarecrow" McKeegan talk with Eric Marandino. Eric is a career EMT, a lifelong martial artist holding a 2nd Degree BJJ Black Belt under TEAM LINK and blackbelts in Tae Kwon Do and Hapkido. Eric has competed extensively with the IBJJF and is a coach at TEAM LINK HQ in Ludlow, MA. We talk about his dealing with COVID-19 as a first responder, his experiences in martial arts, competing in IBJJF and Reality Fighting Grappling Matches and his passion for teaching jiu-jitsu.