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Master Khechen's Martial Arts Academy
4.8 ★★★★★ 144 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Buffalo, New York
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.
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
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule buffalokicks.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (716) 875-0560
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My daughter and son have been attending this academy for almost 4 years and my husband and I have been there for almost 3 years.”
“Been going to the adult classes here for a few months now (about to test for a yellow stripe belt!”
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What students say
“Outstandingly positive atmosphere, kind people, and great instructors.”
“However, everyone at this school (instructors and fellow students alike) have all been super welcoming and everyone encourages each other.”
“However, everyone at this school (instructors and fellow students alike) have all been super welcoming and everyone encourages each other.”
“My son has ADHD, the lessons and focus being taught at Master Khechens helped my son focus at school and home!”
“Parents Night Outs, Association Picnics, Association Dinners, and Association Tournaments to name a few!”
“Master Khechen’s truly cares about the students and their families and has helped us through many issues outside of taekwondo.”
From the reviews
This place is INCREDIBLE the instructors are the best of the best at building confidence and meeting the kids where they are. The things that set them apart from the others we toured are: 1.
I’ve been a member of Master Khechen’s since 2011, and I have continued to love it. The instructors are amazing. They are supportive, positive, encouraging, and some of the best people I know.
We absolutely love Master Khechen's taekwondo! Our son has been training for a month now, and I recently joined him on this incredible journey. What started as an activity for our child has become a transformative experience for our entire family.
My sons have benefited tremendously from training at MK Buffalo. They are gaining self confidence ,work ethic, empathy and sportsmanship. The instructors are phenomenal and have been extremely accommodating.
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.
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.
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