About Joaquin Taekwondo
For over three decades, Joaquin Taekwondo Center has been transforming lives through the art of Taekwondo. What began as one master's passion has grown into a thriving community of champions — on the mat and in life.
37+
Years of Experience
2
Georgia Locations
1000+
Students Trained
50+
Championship Titles
Our Mission
Empower, educate, and develop our students to obtain, demonstrate, and value knowledge and skills that will support them as lifelong learners — practicing the core values of Taekwondo in all aspects of their lives.
What Is Taekwondo?
Taekwondo is a Korean martial art and an Olympic sport. It teaches the use of the feet (Tae) and hands (Kwon) through physical and mental techniques. It not only teaches kicking and punching — through strong, healthy, high-energy exercises, Taekwondo improves physical fitness, builds self-control, develops focus, and encourages responsibility.
Why Choose JTC?
When you choose JTC, you become part of the family. We believe one of the most important parts of education is building relationships while helping students persevere and become their best selves.
Our instructors and staff make it a priority to get to know each student and their family — recognizing individual strengths and weaknesses while creating an enjoyable environment for teaching, learning, personal growth, and martial arts development.
JTC does not only teach kicking and punching — the school seeks to educate students in their way of thinking and living.
Our Approach
What We Teach
Philosophy
JTC strives to develop the positive aspects of each student's personality. During classes, students learn the importance of:
- • Respecting parents & school teachers
- • Accountability
- • Following directions
- • Making good choices
- • Desiring to do the right thing
Mental Health
JTC seeks to improve emotional stability and create a stable, well-balanced mindset while developing:
- • Self-confidence & self-esteem
- • Stress-management skills
- • Belief in oneself
- • Positive social interaction
- • Teamwork
Physical Health
Training is designed to enhance the whole body:
- • Strength & stamina
- • Motor skills & coordination
- • Body control & concentration
- • Balance & posture
- • Flexibility & muscle tone
What We Stand For
Our Core Values
Discipline & Focus
We instill the mental discipline and laser-sharp focus that martial arts demands — skills that carry over into school, work, and everyday life.
Respect & Character
Every student learns the tenets of Taekwondo: courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control, and indomitable spirit.
Excellence & Achievement
From white belt to black belt, from local tournaments to international podiums, we push every student to reach their full potential.
Family & Community
Our dojang is a second home. Students and families support one another, building lifelong friendships on and off the mat.
Master Joaquin Pinkard
Master Joaquin has a dedicated passion for over 37 years to helping students become who they were created to be. He enjoys building character and self-confidence, helping students reach their goals and dreams by supporting them along the way.
Master Joaquin strongly believes that everyone has the potential to be great and works hard to help his students tap into that potential. Demonstrating a champion lifestyle, he continues to compete all around the world.
- - USA Olympic Qualifying Competitor for 2000
- - 2019 USA Open Gold Champion
- - USA Masters National Team Madrid Masters Bronze Championship
- - AAU National Championship for 10 Years & Multiple State Championships
- - NASTA/ATU National Champion & Puerto Rico Gold Championships
- - 2019 President Cup Championship Gold
- - Multiple International Championship Competitions
- - Host of Annual Tournaments in Georgia and Other States
- - NASTA National Taekwondo Team Head Coach
- - State of Georgia NASTA Director
Our Journey
Three Decades of Excellence
The Journey Begins
Master Joaquin Pinkard begins his lifelong Taekwondo training, falling in love with the art at a young age.
Olympic Qualifier
Master Joaquin competes as a USA Olympic Qualifying competitor, representing the nation on the world stage.
Gold Medal Era
Captures the 2019 USA Open Gold Championship and the President Cup Gold, cementing an elite competitive legacy.
Building Champions
Joaquin Taekwondo Center trains hundreds of students across two Georgia locations, producing state and national champions.
What We Offer
Programs for Every Age & Goal
Little Tigers (Ages 4-6)
Fun, play-based classes that develop coordination, listening skills, and basic martial arts fundamentals in our youngest students.
Children Taekwondo (Ages 7-12)
A structured curriculum focused on discipline, bully-prevention, and character building while progressing through the belt ranks.
Teen & Adult (Ages 13+)
Practical self-defense, intense fitness conditioning, and stress relief in a supportive, ego-free training environment.
Olympic Competition Team
Elite Olympic-style sparring and poomsae training for dedicated athletes competing at the regional, national, and international level.
Learn Taekwondo
Master discipline, self-defense, and focus in every class.
Boost Confidence
Build self-esteem and unleash your inner strength in every class.
Get In Shape
Achieve your fitness goals while having fun and staying active.
