Milton Regis

The New York Open

Milton Regis entered the sport of jiu-jitsu at the age of nine at the Kioto Jiu Jitsu academy in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil where he trained under 9th degree Red Belt Grand Master Francisco Mansor. Step by step, he gathered belts, degrees and titles, which he gained at the state, regional and national level.

He is a multiple-time state champion of Rio de Janeiro, and it was at these tournaments that he received recognition for his technique from Grand Master Helio Gracie himself. With over 30 years of experience in the sport, the athlete and teacher has acquired and developed technique, experience and discipline.

Working nine years in the Brazilian Army as a Lieutenant, he served as an instructor for the Brazilian soldiers and taught several courses in health, weapons training, etc.

In 1993, he graduated with a degree in Social Communications from Helio Alonso University and has completed courses in Advertising, Marketing, Business Administration and Events organization.

In 1997, he received the Brazilian National Championship after winning all fights in the same afternoon. In 2001, Milton moved to the U.S. where he started teaching at the Brazilian Martial Arts Center, in Boston. Here he trained UFC fighter Shaun Wagner. In September 2003, he moved to Long Island, NY to once again be close to his teacher Grand Master Mansor.

Now he teaches in his own academy in Sayville, NY and assists a Kioto team that has been fighting for an ideal since 1965. Milton has achieved various titles fighting and coaching in the U.S:

-Silver Medal in the Pan American 2002, and Bronze in 2003 and 2004.

-In November of 2002, after submitting all of his opponents, Milton won the North American Grappling Association Championship Belt in Bayonne, N.J

-A silver medalist in the black-belt division at the US OPEN in 2005.

-Since 2004, he has served as Technical Director of the New York State Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation.

-On June 17, 2006 he will receive another great title, Master of the Year from the Budo International Martial Arts Magazine Hall of Fame.

KIOTO TEAM always fighting for an ideal, since 1965