Programs
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Programs
Welcome to Adult Jiu Jitsu!
Training for all skill levels in a supportive, engaging environment. Build your skills, fitness, and confidence with expert instruction.
Course Benefits
Physical
A killer workout that builds muscle, boosts flexibility, and burns calories—without the boredom of cardio machines.
Self-Defense
Gain real confidence with practical skills to protect yourself.
Mental
Many call Jiu Jitsu their therapy—improving focus, reducing stress, and boosting mental strength.
Basics Program
Learn self-defense and core Jiu Jitsu principles to build confidence and a healthy lifestyle.
Advanced Program
Build on your foundation with more advanced Gi and No-Gi techniques to keep your skills growing.

Kids Program
Jiu Jitsu Modern helps children release their energy in a healthy and productive way. Our instructors teach children to focus on one task at a time, honing their abilities while developing critical thinking skills. There is a strong emphasis on working well with your teammates. These skills carry over in other areas in their life in a positive way. Creating hardworking, responsible, trustworthy, and confident children.
First Responder
Jiu Jitsu Modern has active officers trained and tested on how to teach jiu jitsu tactics to de-escalate situations and when necessary subdue civilians in a non-violent way and with control. Helping ensure the safety of officers and civilians.

Meet the Instructors
Professor Carlos Bio
Professor Carlos, a father of 3 and North Babylon native started his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training at the age of 17 at Gracie Barra in New Hyde Park. In 2014 he received his Black Belt under Professor Joe Scarola (first Black Belt under Professor Scarola). Professor Carlos has been an active competitor since white belt and still trains and tests himself in the competition scene. Prof. Carlos has intensity and depth of knowledge of the art. Nothing makes him happier than sharing his passion for Jiu Jitsu with his students and watching them grow.
Accomplishments
2024 ADCC Atlantic City Master 1 Black Belt Gold Medalist
2023 IBJJF NY Open No-Gi Black Belt Gold Medalist
2021 IBJJF Houston Open No-Gi Black Belt Gold Medalist
2019 IBJJF New York Open No-Gi Black Belt Gold Medalist
2018 IBJJF Pan American No-Gi Pan Black Belt Gold Medalist
2019 Kasai Pro 5 Winner No-Gi
2018 Kasai Pro 4 Winner No-Gi
2018 Kasai Pro 3 Winner Gi
2018 2x Rise Invitational Winner
IBJJF 2x Brown Belt Gold Medalist
IBJJF 2x Brown Belt Silver Medalist
2012 No Gi Pan American Brown Belt Silver Medalist
Multi-Time Long Island Pride Gold And Silver Medalist
Coach Gregor Bio
Gregor Gillespie is an American professional mixed martial artist and accomplished collegiate wrestler who currently competes in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). A professional since 2014, he formerly competed for Ring of Combat where he was the Lightweight Champion.
As a folkstyle wrestler, Gillespie was the 2007 NCAA Division I National Champion at 149 pounds, a four–time NCAA Division I All–American and a three–time EWL conference champion for the Edinboro Fighting Scots. He also competed briefly in freestyle wrestling.
Gregor has been sharpening his Jiu Jitsu with and under Carlos Rosado since 2012.
Professor Tara Bio
Tara became a student of Professor Carlos in 2016 shortly after he opened his first school. Soon after joining she began assisting him in the children programs. She has a passion for coaching children and adults in class and competition and watching them grow in Jiu Jitsu and life. Coach Tara is also the Program Director of the school and assists, Professor Carlos, with the daily business of running the academy and in preparation for competitions.
Accomplishments
2023 IBJJF Worlds No-Gi Champion Gold Medalist
2023 IBJJF Pans Gi Champion Gold Medalist
2021 IBJJF Worlds No-Gi Champion Gold Medalist
2018 IBJJF Pans No-Gi Gold Medalist
2018 Naga No-Gi Gold Medalist
Coach Dylan Bio
Dylan Matthew O’Regan native to North Babylon/Deer Park Started training Jiu Jitsu 2017 Under Prof.Alex Aristides & Joe Monahan , Black belts under Matt Serra & Teammates to Prof.Joe Scarola – In 2022 Started training & competing under the guidance of prof. Carlos Rosado / Jiu Jitsu Modern. I believe the results you seek are in the work you put in! I love consistently training , learning , teaching & competing! Pushing myself and my teammates to be the best version of themselves!
Accomplishments
2024 IBJJF NY OPEN : NO GI -GOLD MEDALIST
2024 IBJJF NY OPEN : GI - SILVER MEDALIST
2023 IBJJF NO GI WORLDS - BRONZE MEDALIST
2023 IBJJF NY OPEN : NO GI - GOLD MEDALIST
2023 IBJJF NY OPEN : GI - SILVER MEDALIST
2023 PRIDE BJJ - GI - GOLD MEDALIST
2023 PRIDE BJJ - NO GI - GOLD MEDALIST
2022 IBJJF CT OPEN - NO GI - BRONZE MEDALIST
2022 IBJJF CT OPEN - GI - BRONZE MEDALIST
3 x SUPERFIGHT WINNER - IRON MAN GRAPPLING CHAMPIONSHIP
ARENA GRAPPLING CHAMPIONSHIP : SUPER FIGHT WINNER - FASTEST SUB OF THE NIGHT
2 X LIJJN SUPER FIGHT WINNER RANKED IBJJF ATHLETE
TOP RANKED FEATHER WEIGHT IN MULTIPLE SUPER-FIGHT PROMOTIONS.
Coach Dom Bio
Nassau Law Enforcement Officer. Certified in Jiu Jitsu Survival Tactics, a specialized defense system for First Responders.