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# kiotobjj.com: Jiu Jitsu for Adults & Kids | Kioto BJJ

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## Posts
- [Why Jiu-Jitsu Is Therapy, But Not a Replacement for It](https://kiotobjj.com/blog/why-jiu-jitsu-is-therapy-but-not-a-replacement-for-it/): Mind and Mat
- [The Complete History of BJJ](https://kiotobjj.com/blog/the-complete-history-of-bjj/): The Definitive Guide
- [How Long Does It Take to Get a Blue Belt in BJJ?](https://kiotobjj.com/blog/how-long-blue-belt-bjj/): Belt Progression
- [Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Prices: How Much Should You Expect to Pay?](https://kiotobjj.com/blog/brazilian-jiu-jitsu-prices/): Explore Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu prices and discover what to expect when budgeting for your BJJ training journey across various schools in the US.
- [I Want To Quit](https://kiotobjj.com/blog/my-child-wants-to-quit-bjj/): Discover if age limits your BJJ journey. Learn how older adults can safely start training, benefit from grappling, and thrive in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Am I too old to train BJJ?
- [Am I Too Old to Start Training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?](https://kiotobjj.com/blog/am-i-too-old-to-train-bjj/): Discover if age limits your BJJ journey. Learn how older adults can safely start training, benefit from grappling, and thrive in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Am I too old to train BJJ?
- [Keeping Jiu Jitsu Your Belt Tidy: Belt Storage and Organization Tips](https://kiotobjj.com/blog/keeping-jiu-jitsu-your-belt-tidy-belt-storage-and-organization-tips/): Keeping your Jiu-Jitsu belt tidy matters more than most grapplers admit. That strip of cotton is a record of years, promotions, and a few thousand hard rounds, and how you store and care for it says something about how you treat the art. The good news: proper belt care takes almost no effort once you pick a system. This guide covers the storage options worth using, the cleaning rules that actually protect the fabric, and the one superstition it is time to retire.
- [What Should I Expect In My First BJJ Class?](https://kiotobjj.com/blog/first-bjj-class/): Wondering what to expect in your first BJJ class is completely normal, and the answer is less intimidating than you think: a warm-up, a technique taught step by step, drilling with a partner, and, if you are ready for it, some light controlled sparring. Nobody throws you to the wolves. At Kioto BJJ in Oakdale, first-timers are paired with experienced students whose job that night is to help you, not beat you.
- [How to teach your own children](https://kiotobjj.com/blog/how-to-teach-your-own-children/): From the Desk of Professor Milton
- [Master Your Triangle Choke PLUS 3 Special Tips!](https://kiotobjj.com/blog/triangle-choke/): The triangle choke is one of the most powerful and versatile submissions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and one of the first serious attacks every guard player should own. Your legs form a triangle around your opponent's neck and one arm, using their own shoulder to shut down blood flow to the brain. Locked correctly, it ends the match. Locked incorrectly, it becomes a free guard pass for them, and the difference lives in a handful of details this guide covers one at a time.
- [How to Tie Your BJJ Belt? Let’s Get This Right!](https://kiotobjj.com/blog/how-to-tie-your-bjj-belt/): Learning how to tie your BJJ belt properly is the quiet first test of every new grappler. The belt keeps your gi closed while you roll, marks your rank on the mats, and, tied badly, comes undone forty times a class until it becomes everyone's problem. Watch any competition and you will see athletes retying between exchanges, which is exactly why the knot you choose matters: some hold for a round, some hold for a whole tournament.
- [How Long Does It Take To Get a Black Belt in BJJ](https://kiotobjj.com/blog/how-long-does-it-take-to-get-a-black-belt-in-bjj/): How long does it take to get a black belt in BJJ? For most dedicated adults, 10 to 15 years. Not a typo. In a world where some martial arts hand out black belts in three years, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu holds the line at a decade or more, and that number is the single biggest reason the rank means what it means. Every BJJ black belt represents thousands of hours of live, fully resisted training against people trying their hardest to stop you.
- [Incorporate These 3 BJJ Workout Suggestions To Take Your Game To The Next Level](https://kiotobjj.com/blog/bjj-workouts/): The right BJJ workouts off the mats make everything on them easier: your grips last longer, your hips move heavier bodies, and you stop gassing in round three. The wrong ones just make you sore for class. The difference is simple, train movements that show up in grappling, hip hinges, pulling, carrying, getting up off the floor, and skip the mirror muscles that cost mobility.

## Pages
- [Brentwood](https://kiotobjj.com/service-areas/brentwood/): One of the Town of Islip's largest communities, Brentwood families make the drive to train with a three-time world champion at Kioto BJJ in Oakdale.
- [Hauppauge](https://kiotobjj.com/service-areas/hauppauge/): From the Industrial Park to the county center, Hauppauge families make the drive south to train with a three-time world champion at Kioto BJJ in Oakdale.
- [Medford](https://kiotobjj.com/service-areas/medford/): North along Route 112, Medford families make the easy trip to train with a three-time world champion at Kioto BJJ in Oakdale.
- [Ronkonkoma](https://kiotobjj.com/service-areas/ronkonkoma/): From Lake Ronkonkoma to the rail hub, Ronkonkoma families train with a three-time world champion a short drive south at Kioto BJJ in Oakdale.
- [Holbrook](https://kiotobjj.com/service-areas/holbrook/): Just north along Broadway Avenue, Holbrook families train with a three-time world champion a short drive south at Kioto BJJ in Oakdale.
- [Islip](https://kiotobjj.com/service-areas/islip/): The seat of our own Town of Islip, Islip families train with a three-time world champion a short drive east at Kioto BJJ in Oakdale.
- [East Islip](https://kiotobjj.com/service-areas/east-islip/): Home of Heckscher State Park and Brookwood Hall, East Islip families train with a three-time world champion minutes east at Kioto BJJ in Oakdale.
- [Patchogue](https://kiotobjj.com/service-areas/patchogue/): From the Patchogue Theatre to Shorefront Park, Patchogue families train with a three-time world champion a short drive west at Kioto BJJ in Oakdale.
- [West Sayville](https://kiotobjj.com/service-areas/west-sayville/): On the Great South Bay waterfront and right between Oakdale and Sayville, West Sayville families train just minutes away at Kioto BJJ.
- [Sayville](https://kiotobjj.com/service-areas/sayville/): Just minutes from the Friendly Village, Sayville families train with a three-time world champion at Kioto BJJ in neighboring Oakdale.
- [Service Areas](https://kiotobjj.com/service-areas/): Based in Oakdale and welcoming students from across the South Shore and Suffolk County, from your first class to your black belt.
- [About](https://kiotobjj.com/about/): A championship lineage that runs from Rio de Janeiro to the South Shore of Long Island, built on family, tradition, and world-class instruction.
- [Toddler BJJ (Ages 3-5)](https://kiotobjj.com/jiu-jitsu-for-3-year-olds/): A fun, gentle first step onto the mats for your littlest one, where games come first and confidence follows.
- [Anti-Bullying](https://kiotobjj.com/programs/anti-bullying-bjj-oakdale/): And if a situation does turn physical, your child learns to stay calm and protect themselves. We teach that walking away, using your voice, and telling a trusted adult always come first. It works hand in hand with our kids and teen classes.
- [Teen BJJ](https://kiotobjj.com/programs/teen-bjj-oakdale/): Our teen Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes in Oakdale are built for that in-between age, too old for the little kids class and ready for something more. Teens get their own dedicated classes grouped by age and skill, taught at a level that keeps them challenged and engaged.
- [Private Lessons](https://kiotobjj.com/programs/private-lessons-oakdale/): How much do private lessons cost?+
- [Competition Team](https://kiotobjj.com/programs/competition-team-oakdale/): Train alongside medalists and a three-time world champion, and take your game from the local mats to the IBJJF world stage.
- [Beginner BJJ](https://kiotobjj.com/programs/beginner-bjj-oakdale/): A dedicated class where you actually learn the basics of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu the right way, step by step, with no pressure and no experience needed.
- [No-Gi BJJ](https://kiotobjj.com/programs/no-gi-bjj-oakdale/): Fast, athletic grappling without the kimono, for kids and adults, guided by a three-time world champion right here in Oakdale.
- [Gi BJJ](https://kiotobjj.com/programs/gi-bjj-oakdale/): Train in the traditional kimono and build the foundation of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, for kids and adults, guided by a three-time world champion.
- [Women’s BJJ](https://kiotobjj.com/programs/womens-bjj-oakdale/): Build real confidence, self-defense, and strength in a supportive women's class led by black belt Professor Melissa Regis.
- [Programs](https://kiotobjj.com/programs/): Classes for every age and every goal, from your very first day on the mat to the competition podium, all under one roof and led by a three-time world champion.
- [Bayport](https://kiotobjj.com/service-areas/bayport/): From the Aerodrome to Middle Road, Bayport families train with a three-time world champion a short drive west at Kioto BJJ in Oakdale.
- [Blue Point](https://kiotobjj.com/service-areas/blue-point/): From Corey Beach to Blue Point Avenue, Blue Point families train with a three-time world champion a short drive west at Kioto BJJ in Oakdale.
- [Great River](https://kiotobjj.com/service-areas/great-river/): Home of the Bayard Cutting Arboretum and right next door to Oakdale, Great River families train with a three-time world champion just minutes away at Kioto BJJ.
- [Bohemia](https://kiotobjj.com/service-areas/bohemia/): Just north of Oakdale and home to the Connetquot River State Park Preserve, Bohemia families train with a three-time world champion minutes away at Kioto BJJ.
- [Professor Melissa Regis](https://kiotobjj.com/about/professor-melissa-regis/): Professor Melissa Regis is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt with 23 years of experience in the art. She is bilingual and holds a degree in International Relations from Tufts University, a background that shows in the calm, thoughtful way she runs a room.
- [Affiliations](https://kiotobjj.com/affiliations/): Kioto Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu South Shore in Oakdale is one branch of a lineage that stretches from Rio de Janeiro across the United States, all sharing the same roots and standard of excellence.
- [Blog | Kioto BJJ](https://kiotobjj.com/blog/): Blog
- [Free Class](https://kiotobjj.com/free-class/): There is no pressure and nothing to lose. Claim your free class and see for yourself why Long Island trains at Kioto.
- [Contact Us](https://kiotobjj.com/contact-us/): The top Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gym in Oakdale for adults and kids. Have a question, or ready to start? We would love to hear from you.
- [Schedule](https://kiotobjj.com/schedule/): We run classes on two floors, so here is exactly what is on, when, and where. Tap a day to see everything running that day and which mat to head to.
- [Instructors](https://kiotobjj.com/about/instructors/): 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.
- [Black Belts](https://kiotobjj.com/about/black-belts/): The Mark of BJJ Excellence
- [Professor Milton Regis](https://kiotobjj.com/about/professor-milton-regis/): Professor Milton Regis was born in Rio de Janeiro on February 7, 1964. When he turned nine, his father brought him to the Kioto Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Tijuca. Milton was being bullied at school, and his father knew that training would help him find his footing.
- [Self Defense](https://kiotobjj.com/programs/self-defense-oakdale/): Learn practical, real-world self-defense in a safe, supportive environment, led by a black belt and 20-year law enforcement veteran.
- [Kids BJJ](https://kiotobjj.com/programs/kids-bjj-oakdale/): Where kids build confidence, discipline, and real friendships, guided by world champion black belts who make learning fun.
- [Adult BJJ](https://kiotobjj.com/programs/adult-bjj-oakdale/): World-class Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for total beginners, fitness-driven adults, and serious competitors, taught by a three-time world champion who trains right there on the mat with you.
- [Our History](https://kiotobjj.com/about/our-history/): Honoring the roots of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and the journey that built a championship academy right here in Oakdale, New York.
- [Home](https://kiotobjj.com/): 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.