Master Joaquin Pinkard is a 5th Degree black belt in Taekwondo, a Korean Martial Art. He has studied and practiced Taekwondo for more than 30 years. He continues to participate in competitions throughout the year, coach/teach regular classes in Georgia and other states. He also hosts his annual tournament, the Southeast Open Taekwondo Championship, AAU Georgia Grassroots Seminar and other Taekwondo Seminars throughout the country.

*      2017 US OPEN Champion
*      AAU National Champion for 10 years & Multiple state Championships
*      NASTA / ATU National Champion  & Puerto Rico Championships
*      USA Olympic Qualifying Competitor for 2000
*      Multiple International Championship Competitions
*      Hosts Annual Tournaments in GA, and other states

*      NASTA National Taekwondo Team head coach.

*      Director for NASTA for the state of Georgia  

 

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Master Joaquin also likes golf, tennis, football , reading and painting.

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His Philosophy

Master Joaquin Pinkard considers Taekwondo a way of life to maintain a healthy mind, body and spirit. He encourages his students to never give up and to reach their goals in life through repetition, hard work and dedication. He believes that Taekwondo helps each of us become a better person by learning discipline and self-control.

*      Dedicated his life and time to help kids become a better person and to build character
*      Coaches kids to become national team members and help them achieve their goals
*      Strive to be involved in the lives of his students and help them develop life skills

*      Believe that Taekwondo is a lifelong investment