BEGINNER BOXING CLASSES NEAR BEXLEY
A first-session route for Bexley adults and juniors who are new to boxing.
If you are a beginner in Bexley, the useful decision is whether you want a coached group class, a junior route for a child or paid one-to-one help first. Honour and Glory is in Kidbrooke, with separate starting routes for adult group classes, juniors and paid one-to-one help.
Adult beginners usually use the adult group route. Juniors start separately through Junior Recreational. Both routes begin with stance, guard, movement, bag work and pad work. You do not need to arrive fit, polished or ready to spar.
If you want individual correction, use the paid personal training route. If you want a group-class trial, use the free trial for the scheduled group class that fits the person training.
ADULT BEGINNERS
The main adult route for complete beginners travelling from Bexley. Covers what to expect, fitness level, contact and how the free trial works.
Read the adult beginner guideJUNIOR BEGINNERS
For children and teenagers aged 7-16 starting with non-contact coaching and structured basics.
View Junior RecreationalBEGINNERS GUIDE
Everything adult beginners need to know before the first session.
Read the adult beginner guidePRIVATE COACHING
Paid one-to-one coaching if you want a slower start or more correction.
View beginner PT optionsBexley beginner route
Start with the route that matches the person training
For Bexley adults, the first group class should feel structured but not intimidating. Expect clear coaching, basic movement, bags, pads and conditioning without needing to spar on day one.
For children, the route is different. Use Junior Recreational rather than an adult beginner page. If privacy, nerves or a specific goal make group training the wrong first step, ask about paid PT before booking.
GETTING HERE FROM BEXLEY
16 MIN BY CAR
Free parking on site. Drop-off and pick-up is straightforward.
43 MIN BY TRANSPORT
Via Bus 132. Kidbrooke Station is nearby.
FREE PARKING
122 Broad Walk, Kidbrooke, SE3 8ND. On-site car park.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do I need experience to start boxing near Bexley? +
No experience needed at all. Most of our members started as complete beginners. Our coaches teach you from scratch and adapt to your fitness level.
What should I bring to my first class? +
Comfortable workout clothes, trainers, and a water bottle. We provide all the equipment you need for your first few sessions. Book a trial so Anton knows you are coming, then come ready to work.
How do I get from Bexley to your gym? +
We are 16 minutes from Bexley by car. By public transport it takes around 43 minutes via Bus 132. Free parking is available at our Kidbrooke gym, 122 Broad Walk, SE3 8ND.
What does a boxing for beginners class involve? +
Your first beginner boxing class covers stance, guard, footwork, basic punches, bag work, pad work, and fitness conditioning. The aim is to teach real boxing safely, not to throw you into sparring before you are ready.
WHAT TO EXPECT AT YOUR FIRST SESSION
Your first beginner boxing class near Bexley starts with the basics: stance, guard, footwork and the jab. If you are coming from Bexley, start with the best class route and check how to get to the gym.
If you are an adult beginner, start with Adult Beginner Boxing. If you are booking for a child or teenager, use Junior Recreational.
All equipment is provided for the first few sessions. Bring comfortable workout clothes, trainers and a water bottle. Once you decide boxing is for you, our coaches can recommend the right gloves and hand wraps for your level.
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CLAIM YOUR FREE TRIAL
For Kidbrooke beginners, adults should start with Adult Beginner Boxing and juniors should start with Junior Recreational.
Honour and Glory Boxing Club
Honour and Glory is a boxing club in Kidbrooke, SE3, based at 122 Broad Walk. Beginner-friendly adult classes run with no joining fee and no contract. Junior group classes start from age 7.
Head coach Anton Pattenden holds a British Boxing Board of Control trainer licence. Free trials apply to scheduled group classes; personal training is arranged separately by enquiry.
Address
122 Broad Walk, Kidbrooke, London SE3 8ND
Classes
Adults, Women's, Junior Recreational, Junior Competitive
First session
Free. Book a trial so Anton knows you are coming.
GETTING HERE FROM BEXLEY
Our Location
Honour & Glory Boxing Club
122 Broad Walk
LondonSE3 8ND
By Car
Around 16 minutes from central Bexley or Bexleyheath via the A2 and Kidbrooke Park Road. Free parking is available at the Kidbrooke gym, 122 Broad Walk, SE3 8ND.
By Bus
Bus 132 is the simple public-transport reference route towards Kidbrooke. Check live travel before leaving, especially after school or before evening classes.
By Train
Kidbrooke station is the nearest rail stop to the gym. If travelling by train from Bexley borough stations, plan the final walk to 122 Broad Walk before booking your first session.
Travel Times
- Bexley16 min drive 43 min public transport (Bus 132)
- Welling12 min drive 26 min public transport (Bus 89)
- Bexleyheath14 min drive 29 min public transport (Southeastern)
- Crayford17 min drive 58 min public transport (Southeastern + bus 286)
- Sidcup18 min drive 35 min public transport (Bus 286)
OUR CLASSES
Structured classes run through the week, with open sessions at weekends
Adult Recreational
17+
Real boxing training for fitness. Learn technique, hit pads, skip rope - no sparring required.
Mon/Wed/Fri 7:30-9:00pm
£10/session
View →Adult Competitive
17+
Serious competitive training for adults. Sparring, pad work, fight preparation.
Mon/Wed/Fri 7:30-9:00pm
£10/session until first amateur fight, then £5/session
View →Junior Recreational
7-16
Learn proper boxing technique, improve fitness and self-confidence. No experience needed.
Mon/Wed/Fri 5-6pm
£8.50/session
View →Junior Competitive
10-16
Competition-focused training for juniors aged 10-16. Competition-focused coaching.
Mon/Wed/Fri 6:00-7:30pm
£8.50/session until first amateur fight, then £5/session
View →Women's Boxing
17+
Dedicated women-only boxing sessions in a supportive, empowering environment.
Saturdays 10am-11am
£10/session
View →Personal Training
All ages
Solo, Duo and Trio PT. Tailored coaching for one, two or three people at a time - compete, get fit, or learn self-defence.
Flexible scheduling
Solo from £40/session · Duo from £25/person · Trio from £20/person
View →Open Sessions
All ages
Drop in and train at your own pace. Bags, floor work, conditioning - all welcome.
Weekends 8:30am-2:30pm
£10/session
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