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Master Khechen's Martial Arts Academy
5 ★★★★★ 78 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Williamsville, 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule buffalokicks.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 716-688-8878
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–9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son and I have trained at Williamsville location for over 4 years and are working towards earning our First Degree Black Belts this year.”
“He joined at age 6 as a white belt and is now a red belt at age 8.”
“Himself and his highly skilled and passionate staff gives life to the advancement of discipline and self-defense to these kids.”
“He absolutely loves going to class throughout the week and always looks forward to competitions, testing for new belts, and fun student nights!”
Other martial arts here
“I’m so happy we enrolled our son in this karate school—they’re amazing!”
“Himself and his highly skilled and passionate staff gives life to the advancement of discipline and self-defense to these kids.”
What students say
“Knowledgeable instructors and they instill a sense of discipline and accountability into each child.”
“Master Christopher Schiele is not only an incredibly experienced Master but also very patience with students of all ages and their abilities.”
“From the moment you walk through the door, he greets every student and family with a warm smile and a handshake, making everyone feel welcome and valued.”
“It has had such a wonderful impact on my daughter's life. They focus not only on martial arts but respect and self discipline as well as self defense.”
“Master Schiele is always the first to greet us as we walk through the doors, calling my son by his first name since the first day and shaking my hand as well.”
“We especially like the life skills that they are gaining along the way, such as learning respect, discipline, and the devotion and dedication it takes to earn their rewards.”
From the reviews
It’s been 6 yrs since we first walked through the doors of this school and instantly felt a connection. Since then we, as a family (My husband, Older daughter, 10 yrs and myself) made it to Black Belt and then a first degree Black Belt and still continuing and my youngest one who is 4, is now one year into training……
Joining the Master Khechen's Tae Kwon-Do team in Williamsville has been such a great experience for my son! He joined at age 6 as a white belt and is now a red belt at age 8. He absolutely loves going to class throughout the week and always looks forward to competitions, testing for new belts, and fun student nights!
An excellent school for all ages! I started training at this school over 5 years ago while my oldest son was a student. Master Schiele, Mr. Joseph and the rest of the instructors are fantastic. Not only do they teach martial arts, they are extremely knowledgeable and promote overall physical and metal wellness.
My daughter has been coming here a couple years now and the instructors have always been great with the children and very professional. It has had such a wonderful impact on my daughter's life. They focus not only on martial arts but respect and self discipline as well as self defense. Very family involved too.
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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