About our
Melissa Regis is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt with 23 years of experience in the art. She is bilingual and holds a BA in International Relations from Tufts University. Melissa trains and instructs students across all age groups, including adults and children ages 3 through 13, bringing discipline, confidence, and strong fundamentals to every class she teaches.
THE REGIS FAMILY
Melissa Regis is married to Milton Regis. Together, they have four children: Diogo, Mariana, Michael, and Sebastian. As time has flown, their family has continued to grow, and they now have six grandchildren: Bernard, Draico, Atlas, Silas, Emrys, and Beatriz. Melissa is part of a family deeply rooted in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, with Milton being the co-founder of the Pride BJJ Championship.
“My 4 children and I have studied there for 15 years. The instruction is high quality. The people are of the highest character. ”
“My 4 children and I have studied there for 15 years. The instruction is high quality. The people are of the highest character. ”
John Passannante
“Best Brazilian Jiu Jitsu place on Long Island!! Milton and Melissa are the kindest, patient, and caring trainers. ”
Susana Pierro
“Would highly recommend. Very family oriented & my children enjoy learning Jitsu as well as going.”
Alessandra Topal
“We’re very proud to call Kioto our family. Our children have been attending for many years and absolutely love it. Children not only learn self defense, its discipline, self control but still fun. Professor Milton and Melissa do a wonderful job creating the perfect balance in each class.”
Mayra Robayo
“My son has been training here for 3 years now and we hope he’ll continue for a life time. Not only are the instructors supportive and dedicated, but they integrate you into part of their family. They care about each kid’s development on both an individual and group level which is so rare to find these days.”
Kimberly Reed
“My son has been training here for 3 years now and we hope he’ll continue for a life time. Not only are the instructors supportive and dedicated, but they integrate you into part of their family. They care about each kid’s development on both an individual and group level which is so rare to find these days.”
“My son has been training here for 3 years now and we hope he’ll continue for a life time. Not only are the instructors supportive and dedicated, but they integrate you into part of their family. They care about each kid’s development on both an individual and group level which is so rare to find these days.”
Kimberly Reed
“My son has been training here for 3 years now and we hope he’ll continue for a life time. Not only are the instructors supportive and dedicated, but they integrate you into part of their family. They care about each kid’s development on both an individual and group level which is so rare to find these days.”
“My son has been training here for 3 years now and we hope he’ll continue for a life time. Not only are the instructors supportive and dedicated, but they integrate you into part of their family. They care about each kid’s development on both an individual and group level which is so rare to find these days.”
“My 4 children and I have studied there for 15 years. The instruction is high quality. The people are of the highest character. ”
Randy gonzales
“My 4 children and I have studied there for 15 years. The instruction is high quality. The people are of the highest character. ”
John Passannante
“Best Brazilian Jiu Jitsu place on Long Island!! Milton and Melissa are the kindest, patient, and caring trainers. ”
Susana Pierro
“Would highly recommend. Very family oriented & my children enjoy learning Jitsu as well as going.”
Alessandra Topal
“We’re very proud to call Kioto our family. Our children have been attending for many years and absolutely love it. Children not only learn self defense, its discipline, self control but still fun. Professor Milton and Melissa do a wonderful job creating the perfect balance in each class.”
Mayra Robayo
“My son has been training here for 3 years now and we hope he’ll continue for a life time. Not only are the instructors supportive and dedicated, but they integrate you into part of their family. They care about each kid’s development on both an individual and group level which is so rare to find these days.”
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From their first hesitant steps onto the mats to newfound confidence, strength, and skill — our students prove that with the right guidance and community, anything is possible.
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