May 4th, 2026
Next Belt Testing- Friday, May 22nd
School Closed for Memorial Day Saturday, May 23rd through Monday, May 25th
Spring Tournament June 20, 2026

Competition for all ages in: Forms (LT Red Stripe and Higher), Board Breaking, and Sparring (Yellow Belt and Higher) and Kumdo (2nd Dan and Higher).

Competition will begin with our youngest students at 9am and will conclude with our older students at 1pm.

Plus: See our ATU Demonstration Team as the halftime performance! 

Registration is open via the student website or mobile app. Register by May 31st to have your name included on this year’s t-shirt. Final registration deadline is June 13th.

Congratulations Black Belts! April 25, 2026

Please join us in celebrating our Black Belt candidates as they prepare for one of the biggest milestones in their martial arts journey! These students have trained for years with dedication, discipline, and perseverance, and they will be taking on their Black Belt test this Saturday.

We are incredibly proud of their hard work. Join us at St. Mary’s High School on Saturday, April 25th at 3pm to cheer them on!

Photo Day May 7, 2026

Join Us for Photo Day on Thursday, May 7th

Professional photos will be taken right here at the school during regular class hours. Be sure to sign up at the front desk to reserve your preferred time. Spots fill quickly!

We can’t wait to capture your student’s hard work and progress this year!

Private Lessons May 4, 2026

Whether you are looking for a way to get in some extra repetition or are still working on memorization, private lessons are a great choice for students of any age or level!

We know that schedules can get pretty busy and private lessons are a great way to help provide a motivational or technical boost in your training. Bonus: all funds raised from private lessons will benefit our ATU National Demonstration Team!

East Amherst Team Members Available for Private Lessons

  • Mr. Cooper
  • Miss Livergood
  • Mr. Tu
  • Mr. Warner

See the front desk to schedule yours. Limited spaces are available at each dojang.

Private lessons will be $45 for 30 minutes. All payments should be paid via cash or check (checks payable to Amherst TKD).

Thank you for supporting our demo team!

2026 Summer Camp! July 1, 2026

Weekly registration for 2026 Summer Camp is open! Daily registration opens on May 1st (based on availability).

Our summer camp includes: 

😎 Cool Weekly Themes

 🗓️ Dynamic Daily Schedule

🚌 Weekly Field Trips

👍 World Class Staff 

More information and registration available at www.buffalotkd.com/Summer-Camp/

Limited spots for each week. Spaces will fill. Be sure to register early to secure your spot.

Summer Events May 4, 2026

🔥 Summer Events Are Here!


• Mom & Me / Dad & Me Classes
• Tournament
• Board Breaking Days

Don’t miss out—be part of the action! More information for all of these exciting events coming soon.

No Jewelry in Class May 4, 2026

For the safety of all students, please do not wear any jewelry in class. 

This includes (but is not limited to): earrings, necklaces, bracelets, rings, fit bits, etc. 

Mothers Appreciation Class May 9, 2026

Join us so we can recognize how special you are! We want to celebrate your incredible contribution with a fun class with your child and the opportunity to honor you as a TKD Mom. Special gift and refreshments available for all moms.

All classes canceled that day.

Sign up via the mobile app.

Download our Mobile App! May 4, 2026

Stay Connected with our Mobile App! Use our app to:

  • Access to class schedule
  • Access to curriculum library
  • Check in for classes from your phone
  • Purchase Retail
  • Register for events
  • Receive push notifications about belt testing, special events, weather closings and more!

To Download our App:

  1. Go to your Google Play or App Store
  2. Search “World Class Taekwondo-Buffalo”
  3. Enter the school code “KAPPE6”
  4. Link all students to your account.
  5. Enjoy the all the benefits of our mobile app!
Summer Training Tools May 4, 2026

☀️ Flexible Summer Training Options

We know schedules change in the summer. That’s why we’ve created multiple ways to keep you training:
• Extra class times
• Private lesson exchanges
• Online training
• 1x weekly membership

There’s an option that fits every family’s schedule. Talk an instructor to help determine the best fit for your family.