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.
- 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