Little Karate
Focused 30-minute classes designed for younger attention spans and steady progress.
Class placement confirmed personally
SONO DOJOMartial Arts & FitnessComplimentary Trial
Norwalk, Connecticut · Established 1995
Strength
with purpose.
Traditional discipline. Modern training. A community where confidence, character, and capability are built for life.
Complimentary first classNorwalk since 1995Ages 4+
If not now… when?
31Years teaching in Norwalk
5,800+Students guided
50+Black Belts developed
One standard: help every student leave the mat stronger than they arrived.
Your SONO experience
Personal from the first step.
No crowded sales floor. No one-size-fits-all routine. Choose the experience that fits your goals and we will personally guide the next step.
01Ages 4–13
For your child
Confidence, focus, practical skill, and a place to belong.
Find their program 02Ages 14+For yourself
Real coaching, purposeful fitness, and lasting capability.
Begin your training 03PrivateBuilt around you
One-to-one, executive, specialty, and private family training.
Explore private trainingPrefer personal guidance? Call the dojo and we will recommend the right first class.
203 539 9494Find your starting point
The right program.
In two choices.
Choose the student’s age and main goal. We’ll suggest the strongest place to begin. Master Nick’s team will personally confirm the final class.
Select both answers to see your recommendation.
Weekly training
Built around consistent progress.
Choose the right program first. SONO will then confirm the exact class time based on age, level, and current availability.
Youth Training
Jiu-jitsu or kickboxing with options to train one, two, or three times each week.
After-school placement availableTeen & Adult
Jiu-jitsu and kickboxing options for beginners, returning students, and experienced members.
One to three times weeklySpecialty Training
Tai Chi, Arnis/Eskrima, stick fighting, executive, and family training.
By appointmentDojo hours Monday–Friday · 6am–8pm / Saturday · 7am–1pm
Get my exact class timePublic reviews
The standard is felt.
Families and students consistently describe personal teaching, a strong atmosphere, confidence, and a genuine sense of belonging.
Read our Google reviews →★★★★★“Best atmosphere & awesome place for kids.”
Public customer review
★★★★★“Master Nick really knows how to motivate.”
Public customer review
★★★★★Students describe SONO as a family-like place that builds discipline, confidence, and practical skill.
Public review sentiment
A different kind of dojo
Training that shapes
the whole person.
SONO Dojo is built on the belief that martial arts should change more than the body. Every class develops awareness, composure, discipline, and the confidence to meet life with intention.
Discover our storyPrograms
A path for every stage.
Thoughtful instruction, clear progression, and personal attention—from a child’s first class to advanced practice.
01
Ages 4–6
Little Karate
A joyful first step into focus, coordination, respect, and confident movement.
02
Ages 7–13
Youth Jiu-Jitsu
Practical skill and calm problem-solving taught through disciplined, progressive training.
03
Ages 7–13
Youth Kickboxing
Technique, fitness, and self-belief in an energetic class built around control and respect.
04
Ages 14+
Teen & Adult
Jiu-jitsu, kickboxing, and complete martial arts training for strength that carries into life.
Private instruction
Focused one-to-one coaching is available at $150 per hour.
Request a private session
Your first visit
One complimentary
trial class.
Come as you are. We’ll welcome you, learn what you want from training, and recommend the right class. No pressure—only a considered introduction to the SONO standard.
- 01ReserveChoose your preferred program.
- 02ArriveWear comfortable training clothes.
- 03ExperienceMeet the team and step onto the mat.
Membership
Consistency creates confidence.
Choose your program and weekly training rhythm. Every student then selects one of three membership terms.
Program1× Week2× Week3× Week
Karate · Ages 4–6$99$199$225
Jiu-Jitsu · Ages 7–9$185$225$250
Jiu-Jitsu · Ages 10–13$185$235$250
Jiu-Jitsu · Ages 14+$199$235$250
Kickboxing · Ages 7–9$185$225$250
Kickboxing · Ages 10–13$185$235$250
Kickboxing · Ages 14+$199$235$250
Jiu-Jitsu + Kickboxing · Ages 7–13$225$250$285
Jiu-Jitsu + Kickboxing · Ages 14+$225$250$299
One structure for every program
Choose 4, 6, or 12 months.
The same payment structure applies to every style and whether you train 1×, 2×, or 3× per week.
50% of the full 4-month membership
Then 2 equal automatic payments50% of the full 6-month membership
Then 3 equal automatic payments50% of the full 12-month membership
Then 6 equal automatic payments$199 monthly-rate example4 months: $398 down + 2 × $1996 months: $597 down + 3 × $19912 months: $1,194 down + 6 × $19912-month monthly option: 12 × $209The monthly option is a 12-month agreement and costs $10 more per month. Required gear and applicable sales tax on gear are additional.
Required program gear
Required gear is selected and added at enrollment.
Jiu-Jitsu & KarateRequired SONO uniformSelected by student size
Kids KickboxingSONO T-shirt · Kids XS$35
Teen KickboxingSONO T-shirt · S–L$40
Adult KickboxingSONO T-shirt · S–XXXL$45
Kids uniformSizes #0–2Teen uniformSizes #3–5Adult uniformSizes #4–6
Uniform sizing is confirmed by the dojo for the best fit. Required gear and applicable sales tax on taxable gear are additional and are not included in the membership prices shown. Membership instruction is not taxed.The Founder
Master Nick Bajra
A lifetime of discipline. A legacy built in Norwalk.
Originally from Kosova, Master Nick’s path was shaped by military service, training across Europe, and the conviction that martial arts can transform a person’s direction. He founded SONO Dojo in 1995 to share that purpose.
His teaching blends technical standards with patience, accountability, and genuine care—creating a place where children, adults, and entire families can thrive.
“If not now… when?”Watch Master Nick’s video library
FounderEstablished 1995
Advanced lineage & recognition
Certified by
Master Ricardo Libório.
Master Nick Bajra receiving professional recognition from Master Ricardo Libório, co-founder of American Top Team—one of the world’s most respected professional mixed martial arts teams and a home to champions at the highest level of the sport.
ATTAmerican Top Team
Visit the dojo
Your place
on the mat awaits.
Hours
Monday–Friday · 6am–8pm
Saturday · 7am–1pm
Sunday · Closed