SoNo BJJ Academy

Las Vegas, United States

4.8

Closed now

6 reviews

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Telephone:
+1 702-220-3172
Website:
www.sonobjj.com
Address:
5870 S Decatur Blvd Unit 5, Las Vegas, NV, 89118
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
2 miMandalay Bay
2.1 miExcalibur Hotel
2.1 miLuxor
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Good for Kids
Yes

Today

Today 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
5:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Closed now
Local time (Las Vegas) 3:02 PM Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Business hours

Monday 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
5:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Tuesday 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
5:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Wednesday 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
5:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Thursday 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
5:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Friday 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
5:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Saturday 10:00 am – 1:30 pm
Sunday –

Description

Specialties

Specializing in Brazilian jiu jitsu for adults and children as well as strength and conditioning classes.

History

Established in 2013.

Sonny grew up in Hilo, a small town on the Big Island of Hawaii. After moving to Las Vegas in 2000, Sonny fell in love with jiu jitsu and has adopted what he affectionately calls the ‘Jiu Jitsu Lifestyle’. This ‘lifestyle’ is founded on health, fitness, and a dedication to jiu jitsu, the sport he feels has helped him accomplish so many things in his life. For Sonny, dedication means training daily and perfecting his craft by studying various techniques and determining how he will implement it and teach it to his students.

Meet the Business Owner

Sonny N.

Business Owner

Sonny Nohara is a black belt in Brazilian jiu jitsu. His accomplishments include:

— 12x Grappler’s Quest Champion

— 2008 Brown Belt No-​Gi World Champion

— 2009 Brown Belt Pan-​Am Silver Medalist

— 2011 Black Belt Las Vegas World Pro Trials Silver Medalist

As a result of jiu jitsu, Sonny has been able to travel the world, including Abu Dhabi and Japan, and has had the opportunity to meet so many amazing people. It is because of the people he has met and the students he has had the pleasure of teaching that Sonny decided to open SoNo Jiu Jitsu & Fitness.

Come and train with Sonny at SoNo Jiu Jitsu & Fitness and experience the Jiu Jitsu Lifestyle.

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6 reviews of SoNo BJJ Academy

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Place rating: 5
Los Angeles, CA
I was lucky enough to get introduced to Sono BJK through a friend. I rolled there three days and loved it every time. Sonny has a great approach — teaching an idea to apply in various positions. As an older practitioner I really appreciated the respect and care every had for their training partners
If you are ever in Vegas. Stop in. You will love it.
Rick
Place rating: 5
Honolulu, HI
If you’re looking for a technical instructor with a lot of tournament experience, Sonny is your guy. I always try to stop by here when I’m in Vegas.
Place rating: 4
Las Vegas, NV
Sonny Nohara… just pure class.
Other small businesses could take some pointers from how Sonny treats his customers/​clients. Genuine guy, a good group of people at the class i attended, and a clean and comfortable place to roll. Sonny takes a personal interest in his students from what i can see and feel. I mean the guy called me the next day to check in on me after i walked out in a bit of pain (my own inexperience). Who does that?
If your looking for a gym, give them a call and at least meet and greet with the people since its very common that you will end up seeing these people more than most your friends if you train a bit. I think the atmosphere is one of the most important aspects of choosing a gym, and this place radiates a good vibe, and a great place to train.
Place rating: 5
Las Vegas, NV
One of the best Jiu Jitsu gyms in Las Vegas. They are teaching techniques that are essential for competition minded adults and kids. The kids have fun but they learn at the same time. Kids get taught the same techniques as adults but in a way the kids understand. I definitely recommend it if you are serious in wanting to learn jiu jitsu or have your child learn.
Place rating: 5
Southeast, Las Vegas, NV
I’ve known Sonny since he was a purple belt. He has always had a unique way of teaching, in which he could show a technique and you then could go and use it live. There have been very few instructors that have the ability to show jiu jitsu the way Sonny does.
I have been training on and off for nearly a decade. In which I have trained amongst some amazing trainers. But I can honestly say Sonny rivals the best I’ve had the privilege to train with.
If you want some great training and support in the room and at competitions this is the place to go.
Place rating: 5
Southwest, Las Vegas, NV
I joined on opening day and have yet to have a negative experience here, EVERYONE at SoNo is friendly and helpful. Very conducive to a good training environment. I had a GI on order and Sonny let me use a spare he had on hand to train till it arrived. I forgot water and a classmate I just met let me bum a spare gatorade off him… I already feel like part of the team and hope the best for Sonny and his business, check it out if you’re interested!