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Master Khechen's Martial Arts Academy
5 ★★★★★ 78 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Williamsville, New York
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Adult classes adult Karate classes — training built for grown-ups, from fitness and fundamentals to kumite (sparring) at your own pace
- 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.”
“Himself and his highly skilled and passionate staff gives life to the advancement of discipline and self-defense to these kids.”
“I attend the adult classes each week and I am in the best shape of my life.”
Other martial arts here
“I would highly recommend this dojo to anyone looking for a positive, encouraging, and high-quality taekwondo experience.”
“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 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.”
“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.”
“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 Karate? Start at Master Khechen's Martial Arts Academy
Master Khechen's Martial Arts Academy comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or set foot in a dojo, 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 the sensei scales the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable dojos build fundamentals (stances, blocks, punches, and kicks) for weeks, and kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, with pads and control. Third, all levels and ages 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 dojos are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first Karate class at Master Khechen's Martial Arts Academy
Nervous about walking into a Karate dojo for the first time? Almost everyone is, and a good sensei expects 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, punches, and kicks — not hard sparring. Step to the side whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot. What to bring: water, and a mouthguard if you have one — many dojos lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi and the belt your dojo awards you. Kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the sensei. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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