The Kioto Team • Oakdale, NY

Our Instructors

The professors and coaches who lead every class at Kioto, a team of decorated black belts and dedicated coaches who treat this room like family.

Our Amazing Team

The Kioto BJJ Professors

Led by a three-time world champion, our black belt professors bring decades of championship experience to the mats in Oakdale.

Black BeltProfessor Milton Regis, lead professor at Kioto BJJ in Oakdale

Milton Regis

Lead Professor
    Classes Trained
  • All programs, adults and kids
  • Trains and rolls with every level
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Black BeltProfessor Melissa Regis, black belt instructor at Kioto BJJ in Oakdale

Melissa Regis

Professor
    Classes Trained
  • Adult BJJ
  • Kids BJJ, ages 3 to 13
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John Passannante

Professor
    Classes Trained
  • Adult Fundamentals, Tue & Thu 6:00 PM
  • Adult BJJ, Tue & Thu 5:30 AM
Black BeltProfessor Orlando Rivera, black belt self-defense instructor at Kioto BJJ in Oakdale

Orlando Rivera

Professor
    Classes Trained
  • Self-Defense, Mon & Wed 6:00 to 6:45 PM
Black BeltProfessor Ryan Saboe, black belt instructor at Kioto BJJ in Oakdale

Ryan Saboe

Professor
    Classes Trained
  • Adult BJJ, Fri 6:00 PM
Our Staff

Our BJJ Coaches

Our brown and purple belt coaches guide the next generation through every kids age group.

Purple BeltCoach Audrey Collins, purple belt at Kioto BJJ in Oakdale

Audrey Collins

Coach
    Classes Trained
  • Kids BJJ, ages 3 to 13
Brown BeltCoach Michael Gaiser, brown belt at Kioto BJJ in Oakdale

Michael Gaiser

Coach
    Classes Trained
  • Kids BJJ, ages 3 to 13
Purple BeltCoach Zack Colon, purple belt at Kioto BJJ in Oakdale

Zack Colon

Coach
    Classes Trained
  • Kids BJJ, ages 3 to 13
Brown BeltCoach Richie Kasten, brown belt at Kioto BJJ in Oakdale

Richie Kasten

Coach
    Classes Trained
  • Kids BJJ, ages 3 to 13
Testimonials

Real People, Real Results

What Long Island families say about the Kioto team.

My son has trained here for three years and we hope he continues for a lifetime. The instructors are supportive and dedicated, and they make you part of their family.
Kimberly Reed
Best Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu place on Long Island. Milton and Melissa are the kindest, most patient and caring trainers.
Susana Pierro
My four children and I have studied here for 15 years. The instruction is high quality and the people are of the highest character.
Randy Gonzales
Get In Touch

Come Meet the Team

The best way to get to know our instructors is on the mat. Fill out the form and we will set up your first class, on us.

Call 631-319-8479