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Master Khechen's Martial Arts Academy

5 ★★★★★ 165 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Niagara Falls, New York

Taekwondo school Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team

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
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  • Website & schedule buffalokicks.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 716-215-6232

Hours

Monday 10 am–9 pm
Tuesday 10 am–9 pm
Wednesday 10 am–9 pm
Thursday 10 am–9 pm
Friday 10 am–9 pm
Saturday 9 am–2 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 30 mentions

“My son has been attending Master Khechen’s Martial Arts Academy in Niagara Falls for a few months now and we have really enjoyed our experience here.”

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🎓 Belt Testing

“He even accomplished becoming apart of black belt club.”

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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.

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 165 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 4 mentions

“The staff there is fantastic , Master Piazza and Master Ghandi have always been so patient and amazing with him.”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 15 mentions

“All the staff are friendly, welcoming and accommodating, and the atmosphere is always positive.”

🧒 strong kids program 4 mentions

“I can tell the difference in my child’s ability to focus and the change in his confidence.”

certified & recognized school 8 mentions

“My son has been attending Master Khechen’s Martial Arts Academy in Niagara Falls for a few months now and we have really enjoyed our experience here.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 14 mentions

“The instructors focus on developing each student’s strengths to ensure every child is seen and reaches their full potential.”

From the reviews

My son Austin has been with MK for a little over two years now. What makes his situation unique is he is Autistic . However, despite the challenges he excels so much. He even accomplished becoming apart of black belt club.

★★★★★ — Samantha, Jul 2020

Our son has been attending this academy for about 2 1/2 years now. Since he's been here he has been more disciplined, driven, respectful, focused and HAPPY!!! He has goals that he works towards and stays active and healthy!

★★★★★ — Judy, Jul 2020

I have been to a couple different martial art schools in my life travels. The Niagara Falls school has been my favorite. The Niagara Falls school has good energy and friendly environment. The lead instructor is skillful and a knowledgeable teacher.

★★★★★ — Brett, Jul 2020

I have been taking my son to Master Khechen’s Martial Arts Academy in Niagara Falls since they first opened and he absolutely loves it! He enjoys the engaging classes and the friendly staff. The instructors focus on developing each student’s strengths to ensure every child is seen and reaches their full potential.

★★★★★ — Allen, Aug 2020

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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

740 E Market St, Niagara Falls, NY14301

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