ABOUT US
HOW WE STARTED
Coach Daniel Duron opened Pinnacle Martial Arts in February 2009 when he was still a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Most people thought he was crazy. Blue belts don’t open gyms.
But he had a vision: build a place where complete beginners could learn real martial arts without getting destroyed, and serious competitors could train hard enough to make it to the UFC or win world championships.
So he brought in a black belt instructor from Brazil, found a space in San Antonio, and got to work.
WHAT HAPPENED NEXT
Sixteen years later, we’ve become known as one of the best Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and boxing gyms in San Antonio.
Not because we had the fanciest equipment or the biggest space. Because we actually care about our students’ success and teaching them the best steps for real progress. Not stuff that doesn’t work.
Our instructors know what they’re doing. Our curriculum is built for real progress. And we treat beginners with the same respect as competitors.
WHERE WE'RE GOING
We’ve been doing this for 16 years, but honestly? We still think our best work is ahead of us.
We’re not interested in being the biggest gym in the city. We want to be the place where people actually learn, grow, and stick around because they want to — not because they’re locked into some predatory contract.
If that sounds like the kind of place you want to train, come check us out.
HOW IT WORKS
Never trained in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, MMA, or Muay Thai before? Most people haven’t. We’ll walk you through it step-by-step so you actually know what you’re doing.
Schedule Your Vip Tour
Come check out our San Antonio gym, meet the coaches, and see if we’re the right fit. We’ll show you around, answer your questions, and figure out which BJJ, Muay Thai, or kids martial arts classes match your schedule and goals.
Grab Your FREE MONTH
If you like what you see, your first 30 days are on us. Train as much as you want, try different classes, and see how you feel. No pressure, no contracts — just show up and train.
COMPLETE 8 CLASSES
That’s the goal for your first month. Eight classes gets you past the awkward beginner phase and into actual progress. By then, you’ll know if this is for you.
TESTIMONIALS
See what our students are saying