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Master Khechen's Martial Arts Academy

4.9 ★★★★★ 123 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Blasdell, New York

Taekwondo school Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team

Plan your first class

  • Free trial or intro class most schools welcome new students with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
  • 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
  • Women's classes dedicated women's taekwondo classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
  • Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
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  • Website & schedule buffalokicks.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (716) 648-3668

Hours

Monday 10 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 10 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 10 AM–9 PM
Thursday 10 AM–9 PM
Friday 3:30–7 PM
Saturday 9 AM–1 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, belt tests, and tournaments — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Taekwondo classes on the schedule at Master Khechen's Martial Arts Academy, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 33 mentions

“Our daughter, who was three years older, eventually left dance to join the fun and not to be out done by our kids, my husband and I also became students.”

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🐲 Little Dragons 3 mentions

“My daughter age 4 joined January of 2020 and I love seeing her smile as she has fun in class.”

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💪 Women's Classes

“I really enjoyed the women's self-defense class they offered to the community.”

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🎬 Demo Team

“My oldest has really thrived here as well as he has the opportunity to participate in demo team which he loves and tournaments that he always thrives in.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“They teach them respect, social responsibility, self defense, and of course how to kick and punch like a ninja!”

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🎓 Belt Testing

“They even ensured the kids continued to their belt testing so they did not fall behind.”

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Other martial arts here

Taekwondo schools are often multi-discipline. Here's what else students mention training under the same roof at Master Khechen's Martial Arts Academy — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“They teach them respect, social responsibility, self defense, and of course how to kick and punch like a ninja!”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the school's own info — they show what students have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want hapkido, karate, or judo alongside your taekwondo, confirm the current schedule with the school.

What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 123 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 2 mentions

“The instructor is approachable, knowledgeable, and professional.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 5 mentions

“Many sports do not take children so young, but they staff here is welcoming and always willing to help the students.”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 15 mentions

“The fact that our entire family participated in this activity over such a long period time speaks volumes of what Master Wright and his team have to offer.”

📘 strong forms & technique 2 mentions

“They focus not only on motivating to improve technique but also stress the importance of respect, discipline and self awareness.”

🧒 strong kids program 4 mentions

“My daughter age 4 joined January of 2020 and I love seeing her smile as she has fun in class.”

competition & tournament success 2 mentions

“My oldest has really thrived here as well as he has the opportunity to participate in demo team which he loves and tournaments that he always thrives in.”

From the reviews

My son has been a student at Master Khechen's since last Spring. From the very start, I've been so impressed with the staff, school and programs. The instructors genuinely care for the students and teach them things beyond martials arts.

★★★★★ — Nicole, Feb 2015

My 2 kids (ages 6 & 8) have been coming here for over a year now, and absolutely love it! They look forward to their classes which they attend twice a week, and love practicing at home. They even have my 3 year old practicing at home with them!

★★★★★ — Anthony, Jul 2020

We have been going to the Hamburg location for a few years now. The classes are about so much more than just learning some cool moves. Master Wright and all of the instructors are such wonderful role models for the little kids.

★★★★★ — Sabila, Jun 2024

It's a lovely place! I really enjoyed the women's self-defense class they offered to the community. The instructor is approachable, knowledgeable, and professional. The staff is friendly and welcoming, and fellow students are respectful and easy to work with.

★★★★★ — Nov, Oct 2025

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New to taekwondo? Start at Master Khechen's Martial Arts Academy

Master Khechen's Martial Arts Academy comes up as a beginner-friendly school — noted on their own site. 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first taekwondo class at Master Khechen's Martial Arts Academy

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.

Taekwondo is a martial art and a contact sport. Ease in, listen to your instructors, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Master Khechen's Martial Arts Academy

4154 McKinley Pkwy, Blasdell, NY14219

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