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Master Khechen's Martial Arts Academy

5 ★★★★★ 78 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Williamsville, New York

Kickboxing gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing

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
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule buffalokicks.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (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

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 23 mentions

“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.”

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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.

🥋 Karate

“I’m so happy we enrolled our son in this karate school—they’re amazing!”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“Himself and his highly skilled and passionate staff gives life to the advancement of discipline and self-defense to these kids.”

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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 78 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 2 mentions

“Knowledgeable instructors and they instill a sense of discipline and accountability into each child.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 5 mentions

“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.”

🧒 strong kids program 4 mentions

“My son has built self-confidence, strength to stand up for what is right, and the ability to defend himself if the situation requires it.”

🧠 builds confidence & relieves stress 5 mentions

“My son has built self-confidence, strength to stand up for what is right, and the ability to defend himself if the situation requires it.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 14 mentions

“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.”

From the reviews

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!

★★★★★ — Deanna, Jul 2020

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.

★★★★★ — Matthew, Aug 2020

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.

★★★★★ — Leonora, Jul 2020

We love Master Khechen’s of Williamsville. Our whole family takes classes and are working on various belt levels. My daughters have grown in self-confidence, strength, and self-discipline in the two years since they started. My husband and I have benefited from the exercise and discipline as well.

★★★★★ — Bethany, Jul 2020

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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

1630 Hopkins Rd, Williamsville, NY14221

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