Kioto Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
More Than a Martial Art
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu changes how you carry yourself, on the mat and everywhere else. Here is what training at Kioto builds, one class at a time.
Start Training FreeConfidence & Self-Esteem
Feel the accomplishment of each new skill and carry that confidence into the rest of your life.
Discipline & Self-Control
That focus spills into sharper work, school, health, and everyday life.
Self-Defense
Learn to protect yourself and face any situation with calm confidence.
Friends & Mentors
Train beside people who support and push you every time you step on the mat.
Long Island's Home for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Kioto BJJ is a Long Island Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu school built for adults and kids of all ages. In our family-friendly academy in Oakdale, you will find a welcoming atmosphere to train in, whatever your goals. We proudly serve students from Oakdale, Sayville, Bayport, Bohemia, Blue Point, Great River, and across Suffolk County.
Whether you are an adult chasing fitness and self-defense, a parent who wants confidence and discipline for your child, or a competitor sharpening your game, our curriculum meets you where you are.
Find Your Program
A place for everyone on the mat, from first-timers to competitors.
Adult BJJ
Gi and no-gi classes for every level, from your first day to competition.
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Kids BJJ
Age-specific classes that build confidence, discipline, and real self-defense.
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Women's BJJ
A supportive women's program led by Professor Melissa Regis.
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Self-Defense
Practical skills to protect yourself and stay calm under pressure.
Explore →Where Champions Are Made
Professor Milton Regis won his third World gold at the 2021 IBJJF World Championship in Las Vegas. A three-time world champion and 6th degree black belt, he still steps on the mat and rolls with students at every level. That is the Kioto difference.
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Taught by the Best
You do not just watch from the side. Our professors are on the mat with you.
Lead ProfessorMilton has trained since the Kioto academy in Tijuca, Brazil, and carried that lineage to Long Island. He is one of the rare champions who still rolls with every student, from first-day white belts to competitors. His energy sets the tone for the whole academy.
With more than two decades on the mat, Professor Melissa leads our women's program and mentors students of every age. Her patient, welcoming approach is a big part of why families feel at home at Kioto from their very first class.
Women's ProgramBJJ for Kids of All Ages
Kioto has classes for children of every age, broken into age-specific groups so each child gets individual attention. Kids build confidence, discipline, and focus while they learn real self-defense, all in a fun and safe environment.
Best of all, they learn directly from world champion Milton Regis and black belt Professor Melissa Regis.
Tour the Kioto Academy
Take a look inside the mats where Long Island trains. Then come see it in person.
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Football and Jiu-Jitsu, a Winning Combination
Sebastian Regis, a standout wrestling and football athlete from East Islip, is also a purple belt at Kioto. His discipline on the mat carries straight onto the field, and Newsday featured his story. It is proof of what BJJ builds in a young athlete.
Real People, Real Results
From first hesitant steps to real confidence, our students say it best.
My four children and I have studied here for 15 years. The instruction is high quality and the people are of the highest character.
Best Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu place on Long Island. Milton and Melissa are the kindest, most patient and caring trainers.
My son has trained here for three years and we hope he continues for a lifetime. They integrate you into part of their family and care about each kid's development.
We are very proud to call Kioto our family. Professor Milton and Melissa create the perfect balance in every class.
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Read More →Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before your first class at Kioto.
Focus on the basics and let yourself learn without chasing perfection. Stay curious, ask plenty of questions, and lean on your instructors. This is a long-term practice, so never treat your questions as a bother. Just show up ready to move and have fun.
You will start with a warm-up, learn basic safety and movement, and drill a few beginner-friendly techniques at a comfortable pace. Our instructors and training partners look out for you the whole way, so first-timers always feel welcome.
Positional sparring starts you and your partner in a set position and lets you work from there, either trying to advance or to escape. It is a safe, focused way to build real skill without the intensity of full sparring, which makes it perfect for beginners.
Open mat is unstructured training time to drill techniques, ask questions, and roll with different partners. It is where you put class lessons into practice at your own pace and bond with the rest of the Kioto community.
Come with an open mind, wear comfortable clothes, and bring water. Ask questions, introduce yourself, and just focus on enjoying the experience. There is no pressure and no commitment, so relax and see if Kioto feels like the right fit.
Schedule Your Free Class Today
Your first Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class in Oakdale is completely free. No experience, no gear, and no pressure. Fill out the form and step on the mat with us.
Call 631-319-8479