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Master Khechen's Martial Arts Academy

4.8 ★★★★★ 144 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Buffalo, New York

Kickboxing gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing Competition team

Plan your first class

  • Beginner-friendly all fitness levels welcome, including total beginners — no experience needed, and you get in shape by training, not before
  • Cardio kickboxing classes high-energy cardio kickboxing on the bags and pads — a fun, sweaty workout built for fitness and weight loss, at your own pace
  • Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — built around confidence, focus, and fun
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves in the ring — amateur kickboxing, muay thai, or K-1
  • 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

Hours shift for holidays and class-schedule changes — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

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

🧒 Kids Kickboxing 27 mentions

“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.”

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🏆 Competition Team 2 mentions

“Parents Night Outs, Association Picnics, Association Dinners, and Association Tournaments to name a few!”

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🌱 Beginners

“Whether you're a complete beginner or have some experience, they meet you exactly where you are and help you grow from there.”

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Other martial arts here

Kickboxing gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Master Khechen's Martial Arts Academy — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want muay thai, boxing, or MMA alongside your kickboxing, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 144 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“However, everyone at this school (instructors and fellow students alike) have all been super welcoming and everyone encourages each other.”

🎉 fun, high-energy classes 2 mentions

“They made sure everyone had fun while teaching them some basic taekwondo moves in a fun, high-energy way.”

🧒 strong kids program 5 mentions

“My child loved it, loves learning things and showing me what’s been learned.”

🏆 active competition / fight team 2 mentions

“Parents Night Outs, Association Picnics, Association Dinners, and Association Tournaments to name a few!”

💵 good value / fair pricing 2 mentions

“Super friendly staff, decently timed classes and affordable rates.”

🧠 builds confidence & relieves stress 8 mentions

“This place is INCREDIBLE the instructors are the best of the best at building confidence and meeting the kids where they are.”

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.

★★★★★ — Magan, Jun 2024

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.

★★★★★ — Kristin, Jul 2020

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.

★★★★★ — Erika, Jun 2025

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.

★★★★★ — Jennifer, Jun 2024

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

Master Khechen's Martial Arts Academy comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners class is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or coordinated to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale every drill to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable gyms build the basics (stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads and bags) first, and any contact eases in gradually under a coach's control. Third, all fitness 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 gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.

See their beginner class info

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

Nervous about walking into a kickboxing gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches 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 the basics — stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads or a heavy bag — not hard sparring. Go at your own pace and rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: comfortable athletic clothes you can move and sweat in, and supportive trainers. What to bring: water, and hand wraps and gloves if you have them — many gyms lend loaner gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves and wraps (and shin guards once you start sparring). Sparring is optional and eases in gradually, once your basics are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.

Kickboxing is a contact sport. Warm up, pace yourself, listen to your coaches, 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

1200 Kenmore Ave, Buffalo, NY14216

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