Located in the heart of Time Square, in Manhattan
Vitor Shaolin's Brazilian Jiu Jitsu NYC
New York City's Premier Martial Arts School

Our facility is fully equipped with men's and women's locker rooms with 4 private showers. We have a free towel service and laundry service is available upon request.

Committed to providing a safe, clean, and friendly environment.

I have trained at many schools throughout the US and have had some excellent instructors, but Shaolin has certainly been the greatest instructor I have trained with. His passion and dedication to you and your success is top notch. I am tempted to move back to New York just so I could train with him more. -Kipp Sorensen

I have trained under many instructors in many disciplines, and Professor Shaolin's passion for Jiu Jitsu, and the level of care he gives to every student, from white to black, is unsurpassed. He takes the time to build your game from the ground up, even if he has to tear it down first. So much so that he transformed me, a top playing Judo guy, into a sweep crazy guard player. If you want an instructor to show you a couple of random submissions then walk off the mat while you roll, Shaolin is not for you. If you want someone to REALLY teach you what Jiu Jitsu is about, come to VSBJJ. -Julio Rivera

Shaolin is a great teacher with a vast knowledge of BJJ, and is always willing to help you with techniques! -Shaun Gumbs

It's one thing to be a black belt. Quite another to be, as others have said on this forum, a living legend. But what good is all that if you can't teach? Thankfully, teaching is Shaolin's greatest gift. He cares deeply about the art of BJJ, the curriculum and the well-being of his students. Case-in-point: En route to Japan to fight Shinya Aoki, Shaolin took time from his travels to reach out to me, one of his many students, to ask about a recent (and minor) injury. Who else does that? -Tim Griggs


Coming to train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with Vitor Shaolin is one of the best decisions I've ever made. Within my first three months, I dropped almost 30 pounds and started feeling much better overall. Running for a bus no longer leaves me out of breath, and I can chase my son around the park for hours. Now, 9 months after starting, I'm down from 195 to 160, and I can see my abs for the first time since college. As a side effect, I found my lifestyle becoming healthier in general, even my posture has improved. That's not too bad for a 43-year-old software engineer.

I won't say it was an easy achievement, though. The first few classes really pushed me to my limits. However, BJJ is so interesting and challenging on so many levels that it was easy to stick to it. Shaolin is a great teacher, he's very involved in all the classes and there's a good balance between learning and practicing. Also, the people I've met there are really great - it is more like a family than a gym or a school. I highly recommend coming here if you are at all interested in BJJ, or just getting healthier.
-Matt Van Horn

I did not want to go out this way.  I didn't want to leave my wife a widow to raise children alone because i was too lazy to shape up.  I wanted to do what kept me fit during my teens and  early twenties.  The answer was Martial Arts. 

I shopped around for several schools and enjoyed the tour at each facility, then I saw a flyer for a MMA expo being held at the Javitz Center.  A defining moment in my new life was when I took a fan picture with Wanderlei Silva and was disgusted with myself.  I dwarfed one of the most intimidating MMA figures with my unhealthy girth.  That chance encounter was the last straw. 

The following week I walked into the martial arts school, non the less at 297lbs with a pre diabetic condition, fatty liver
symptoms, simple put I was overweight. 

When I first started working out, I was always out of breath in the first 15 minutes.  Heart was pounding in my ears.  It was insanely difficult, but it was worth it.  I knew each time I came to class, I would be making myself better in some way. 
The environment at the school fostered brotherhood and confidence.  After 10 months I lost 50lbs and now I disappear in my clothes.  Do yourself a favor and join us! -Arlande Julien