our professor
Milton Regis was born in Rio de Janeiro on February, 7, 1964. When Milton turned 9 years of age his father brought him to Kioto Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy in Tijuca.
He was being bullied in school and his father knew that Jiu Jitsu child training would be a great help to this problem. It was here that he met Francisco Mansor and this meeting forever changed his life.
He competed throughout his childhood and was state champion various times. He had the honor to receive not only the medals but also compliments from Grand Master Helio Gracie in various competitions. Kioto was undefeated champion for 19 years in the state of Rio de Janeiro
FROM BRAZIL TO LONG ISLAND
Milton joined the military and served as a lieutenant for nine years in the Brazilian Army. He graduated from the Helio Alonso in 1993 with a degree in Public Relations. Milton holds various Brazilian Jiu Jitsu titles.
He is a multiple time Rio State Champion and 3x Masters IBJJF World Champion. In addition he holds the following champion medals: Rio/Minas Champion, RN State Champion, North East Champion, Minas Gerais State Champion, Brazilian National Champion, Pan American Champion, NAGA Champion.
Milton continued training and teaching Jiu Jitsu throughout the years. In 2001, he moved to the United States and began teaching classes at Brazilian Martial Arts Center in Somerville, MA. In 2003, he moved to Long Island and began teaching in Ronkonkoma, West Islip, and East Rockaway. In 2005, he opened Kioto South Shore and has been here ever since.
THE REGIS FAMILY
Milton is married to Melissa Regis and has four children: Diogo, Mariana, Michael and Sebastian along with 3 grandchildren Bernard, Draico and Atlas. Milton is also 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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