# Carlos Rosado - Jiu Jitsu Modern > North Babylon, United States ## Overview **Name:** Carlos Rosado - Jiu Jitsu Modern **Description:** Jiu Jitsu Modern (JJMDRN) is a specialized Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy in North Babylon, New York, focused on providing beginner-friendly and high-level instruction in a safe, inclusive environment. Led by Professor Carlos Rosado, a black belt under Professor Joe Scarola (first black belt under Scarola) and Gracie Barra lineage, the academy trains students for self-defense, sport competition, and overall health. The academy follows a structured weekly curriculum that focuses on one position at a time to build deep understanding and mastery. Professor Carlos is an accomplished black belt competitor with numerous IBJJF and ADCC titles, including 2024 ADCC Atlantic City Master 1 Gold, 2023 IBJJF NY Open No-Gi Gold, and 2018 IBJJF Pan American No-Gi Gold. He also won multiple Kasai Pro events and Rise Invitational competitions. The coaching team includes Professor Tara (IBJJF World and Pan Champion), Coach Gregor Gillespie (UFC lightweight fighter and NCAA Division I National Champion wrestler), Coach Dylan O'Regan (multiple IBJJF medalist), and Coach Dom (Nassau Law Enforcement Officer certified in Jiu Jitsu Survival Tactics). Jiu Jitsu Modern emphasizes a forward-thinking approach that blends traditional values with modern training methods. The academy offers programs for adults (Basics and Advanced), kids (age 4+), and first responders. They also run their own line of minimalist jiu jitsu apparel. The training philosophy centers on fundamentals, community building, and personal growth, making it welcoming for total beginners, competitors, and those seeking fitness and self-defense skills. **Status:** Active ## Contact Information **Address:** 1502c Deer Park Avenue, North Babylon, NY 11703 North Babylon, MN 11703, United States **Phone:** (631) 392-0096 **Email:** Tara.JiuJitsuModern@gmail.com **Website:** https://www.jiujitsumodern.com **Social Media:** - Instagram: https://instagram.com/jiu_jitsu_modern/ - Facebook: https://facebook.com/JJMDRNNY - YouTube: https://youtube.com/@jiujitsumodern ## Hours of Operation - Monday: 6:00 AM - 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Tuesday: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Wednesday: 6:00 AM - 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Thursday: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Friday: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Saturday: 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM - Sunday: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM ## Instructors ### Carlos Rosado - Black **Role:** Head Instructor **Bio:** Carlos Rosado was born on the 4th of January, 1949 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Though Rosado started training judo at 10 years of age, it was not a pleasurable activity, and more of a chore he imposed on himself. At the age of 16 (1965) he decided to enroll in Carlson Gracie’s academy at Av. Copacabana, no. 583 (later Carlson would move to the famous Rua Figueiredo Magalhães , nº 414 – 3º andar), a gym that was in its infancy at the time, Rosado being student #60 on the membership card. Although Rosado found it hard to adapt to judo, in jiu jitsu he became known as a natural talent, and by the time he was a purple belt Carlos was already dominating black belts. It was during this period that Rosado started being called by Master Carlson Gracie to “welcome” any new visiting black belts at the academy. When the time came, Carlson had one word for Carlos Rosado: “Escóva” (smash him). Though there weren’t many competitions when Carlos Rosado was active, he did compete, and when he did crowds would gather to watch. One of the people that took notice of Rosado’s technical ability was none other than Master Helio Gracie , who is seen on tape praising Rosado’s fighting skills to Pedro Hemetério after a tournament won by Carlos. Regarded as one of the top brown belts in the country, by 1979 Carlos Rosado received his black belt. Throughout the years Master Carlson Gracie often praised Rosado skill and attitude as being “more than a black belt”, as the rules set by the Brazilian jiu jitsu federation at the time allowed for red belts to be awarded to black belts over 40 years of age, as soon as Carlos was eligible, Carlson awarded him the honorary grade, this way making him the youngest Brazilian jiu jitsu red belt on record. Since then the federation has re-written the regulations regarding the time frames necessary to reach each belt, and those periods extended. As such this record will remain unbeaten for the foreseeable future. As a red belt, Carlos taught and had a career outside jiu jitsu, not always finding the time to train and roll, but he sometimes visited the Carlson Gracie Academy to train with the younger crowd and keep his technique sharp. It is said by those who lived during that time, that when he visited, Rosado would run through even the toughest black belt competitors, leaving everyone in awe of his technical hability. Carlos Rosado has also founded his own academy in Brazil, together with his son (and business partner) Massa Rosado, who is a 5th degree black belt under Masters Rosado and Carlson. The Rosado Jiu Jitsu academy runs in one of Rio de Janeiro’s most popular areas, Copacabana. Rosado Jiu Jitsu Academy Av. N. Srª de Copacabana, nº 450, 2º andar Copacabana Rio de Janeiro ### Dom **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** Nassau Law Enforcement Officer. Certified in Jiu Jitsu Survival Tactics, a specialized defense system for First Responders. ### Dylan O'Regan - Brown **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** North Babylon/Deer Park native who started training Jiu Jitsu in 2017 under Prof. Alex Aristides & Joe Monahan (black belts under Matt Serra). Joined Jiu Jitsu Modern in 2022 to train and compete under Prof. Carlos Rosado. ### Gregor Gillespie **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** American professional mixed martial artist competing in the UFC lightweight division. Former Ring of Combat Lightweight Champion. NCAA Division I National Champion at 149 pounds (2007), four-time NCAA Division I All-American, and three-time EWL conference champion for Edinboro Fighting Scots. Training Jiu Jitsu under Carlos Rosado since 2012. ### Tara Rosado - Black **Role:** Instructor **Bio:** Joined Jiu Jitsu Modern in 2016 shortly after the school opened. Passion for coaching children and adults in class and competition. Program Director assisting with daily academy operations and competition preparation. ## Programs ### Adult Basics **Skill Level:** Beginner **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Learn self-defense and core Jiu Jitsu principles to build confidence and a healthy lifestyle. Beginner-friendly program focused on fundamentals. **Classes:** ### Adult Advanced **Skill Level:** Advanced **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** Build on your foundation with more advanced Gi and No-Gi techniques to keep your skills growing. For experienced practitioners. **Classes:** ### Kids Program **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** kids **Gi Requirement:** Gi required **Description:** Jiu Jitsu Modern helps children release their energy in a healthy and productive way. Focus on one task at a time, developing critical thinking skills and working well with teammates. Creating hardworking, responsible, trustworthy, and confident children. Ages 4+. **Classes:** ### First Responder **Skill Level:** All Levels **Age Group:** adults **Gi Requirement:** No-Gi **Description:** 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 with control. Ensuring safety of officers and civilians. --- **Last Updated:** March 11, 2026 **Data Source:** BJJ.Space (https://bjj.space/gyms/united-states/minnesota/north-babylon/carlos-rosado-jiu-jitsu-modern)