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Pinnacle Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 71 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Fresno, California
Affiliated school — reviews and the school's own info point to a recognized taekwondo organization or franchise (think ATA Martial Arts, Kukkiwon certification, World Taekwondo, or ITF). If credentials matter to you, ask which association the school belongs to and where the head instructor earned their black-belt (dan) rank and certification.
Vibrant facility featuring group Korean martial arts sessions, including Taekwondo & Gongkwon Yusul.
Plan your first class
- Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
- Beginner-friendly all ages and levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Sparring sparring classes, from Olympic-style to point sparring — controlled, gear-on training that builds timing and confidence at your own pace
- Poomsae & forms forms (poomsae) practice — the patterns at the heart of taekwondo and your belt testing
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule pinnaclema.net — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (559) 466-0088
Hours
| Monday | 3:30–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:30–10 AM, 3:30–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30–10 AM, 3:30–8 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30–10 AM, 3:30–8 PM |
| Friday | 3:30–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8:30 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Over the past year, I have been so impressed with training & watching Master Lee work with all ages, teaching toddlers, children, teenagers, adults, & even more elderly seniors.”
“We have seen tremendous growth in our son's poomsae and sparring.”
“We have seen tremendous growth in our son's poomsae and sparring.”
“Master Lee relates what happens while training to the real world to your child so that your child understands why discipline is important.”
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What students say
“My kids (4 yrs old and 8 yrs old) are so fortunate of getting trained by the best Master our there, Master Shawn Lee.”
“Over the past year, I have been so impressed with training & watching Master Lee work with all ages, teaching toddlers, children, teenagers, adults, & even more elderly seniors.”
“Master Lee has helped develop a strong work-ethic in our son while maintaining a level of fun and family.”
“My wife (3rd degree black belt) has trained with Master Lee for many years as well as my son (4th degree) who has gone off to UC Berkeley and now coaches the team on forms.”
“Master Lee relates what happens while training to the real world to your child so that your child understands why discipline is important.”
“One of my kung fu brothers from way back when, now takes his daughter to Pinnacle Martial Arts, and she is doing outstandingly in tournaments.”
From the reviews
My wife (3rd degree black belt) has trained with Master Lee for many years as well as my son (4th degree) who has gone off to UC Berkeley and now coaches the team on forms. I have trained off and on over the years with good results. My wife and I find the training both safe and invigorating.
Master Lee is an excellent teacher. He pays special attention to the smallest details, most of which I would have never noticed. As a parent, the martial arts itself is not necessarily the most valuable lessons Master Lee has taught, it's the courage my son will take with him for the rest of his life.
My daughter spent a little over 2 years studying under Master Lee. She is a better person for having done so. He is a very talented instructor. My daughter learned discipline and gained self confidence from his classes. I would recommend Pinnacle Martial Arts to anyone!
We transferred our son from another school to be trained with Master Lee and Team Pinnacle a year ago. Master Lee runs a balanced martial arts program. We have seen tremendous growth in our son's poomsae and sparring. Master Lee supports his students by coaching at tournaments.
New to taekwondo? Start at Pinnacle Martial Arts
Pinnacle Martial Arts comes up as a beginner-friendly school, going by their listing and students’ reviews. If you've never trained or set foot in a dojang, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and instructors scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable schools build fundamentals (stances, blocks, kicks, and basic forms) for weeks, sparring eases in gradually and with gear on, and instructors keep it controlled and safe. Third, all ages and all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most schools are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first taekwondo class at Pinnacle Martial Arts
Nervous about walking into a taekwondo school for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good instructors expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic stances, blocks, and kicks with a partner or on pads — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: loose athletic wear you can move in (or a dobok if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the floor. What to bring: water and a positive attitude — many schools lend a loaner dobok for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll get your own dobok and belt, and sparring gear (mouthguard, headgear, and guards) once you begin sparring. Sparring eases in gradually, once your fundamentals and forms are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the instructor. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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