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KIDS BOXING CLASSES NEAR BLACKFEN

Structured boxing training for children aged 7-16, just 14 minutes from Blackfen

For Blackfen families, the first choice is whether the Kidbrooke junior class gives your child enough structure, supervision and confidence to start properly. Junior Recreational is the normal group route from age 7. Children learn listening, stance, balance, footwork, bags, pads and controlled effort without being pushed towards competition on day one.

If your child is older, confident and already committed to sport, still start with the right junior route so the coaches can see how they move, listen and handle instructions. Junior Competitive is a later pathway from age 10 for young boxers who are ready for that level of commitment.

Use the kids boxing classes hub and Junior Recreational class page for the current route. If your child needs private one-to-one help instead of a group class, message about paid kids boxing personal training before booking.

Junior boxing class learning supervised drills at Honour and Glory near Blackfen
Blackfen families should use the first trial to check supervision, instructions, parking and whether Junior Recreational is the right group route.

JUNIOR RECREATIONAL (7-16)

The best first step for most children. Coordination, listening, stance, footwork and pads without pressure to compete.

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OLDER JUNIORS

More technical work for confident older children: sharper footwork, cleaner combinations, pad work and fitness.

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JUNIOR COMPETITIVE

Competition pathway from age 10 for dedicated young boxers who are ready for more committed training.

View Junior Competitive programme

Blackfen parent route

Use the first junior trial to check the room and your child's response

From Blackfen, the useful test is not whether boxing sounds exciting. It is whether your child listens, settles, understands the instructions and wants to come back to the same coached room.

Parents should start with Junior Recreational unless the coaches advise otherwise. If your child needs individual support, confidence work or a slower start, keep that separate as a paid PT enquiry rather than trying to solve it through a free group-class trial.

Check the class page, book the trial, arrive a few minutes early and tell the coach if your child is nervous or new to sport. The first session should give you a practical read on fit before you commit.

GETTING HERE FROM BLACKFEN

14 MIN BY CAR

Free parking on site. Drop-off and pick-up is straightforward.

34 MIN BY TRANSPORT

Via Bus 132. Kidbrooke Station is nearby.

FREE PARKING

122 Broad Walk, Kidbrooke, SE3 8ND. On-site car park.

MORE KIDS BOXING GUIDES NEAR BLACKFEN

Parent guides for families near Blackfen, with the main class route kept here.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What age can my child start boxing near Blackfen? +

We take children from age 7. Junior Recreational (7-16) is the usual starting point for beginners. Junior Competitive is available from age 10 for children who are ready for a more serious pathway.

Is boxing safe for children? +

Boxing should be introduced carefully and coached properly. Children start with age-appropriate basics, protective equipment where needed, and are grouped by age, experience and readiness.

How do I get from Blackfen to your gym? +

We are 14 minutes from Blackfen by car. By public transport it takes around 34 minutes via Bus 132. Free parking is available at our Kidbrooke gym, 122 Broad Walk, SE3 8ND.

What does a kids boxing class involve? +

Classes include warm-up exercises, footwork drills, technique instruction on the bags and pads, and structured games that develop boxing skills. Sessions are age-appropriate and designed to be engaging.

WHY BOXING IS BRILLIANT FOR CHILDREN

Boxing gives children structure, movement, listening practice and clear boundaries. At the Kidbrooke gym, Junior Recreational (ages 7 to 16) builds coordination, footwork, basic technique and controlled effort. From age 10, Junior Competitive adds a more serious amateur pathway with structured pad work, conditioning and bouts only when appropriate.

Junior sessions are supervised and structured for children and teenagers. We keep class sizes controlled so children can be coached properly. Parents are welcome to watch from the viewing area.

Children who train consistently often become more comfortable with routine, instruction and controlled effort. Some juniors later choose to compete, but the first job is safe, structured training that they can keep attending.

If you are still comparing options, start with our main kids boxing classes guide and the Junior Recreational class. For families in Blackfen, the key questions are how easy it is to get here and what your child should expect in the first session.

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Book a free Junior Recreational trial at the Kidbrooke gym so the coaches know your child is coming.

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Honour and Glory Boxing Club

Honour and Glory is a boxing club in Kidbrooke, SE3, based at 122 Broad Walk. Junior group classes start from age 7, with no joining fee and no contract.

Head coach Anton Pattenden holds a British Boxing Board of Control trainer licence. Junior trials are free for scheduled group classes; personal training is arranged separately by enquiry.

Address

122 Broad Walk, Kidbrooke, London SE3 8ND

Classes

Women's, Mixed Adults, Junior Recreational, Junior Competitive

First session

Free. Book a trial so Anton knows you are coming.

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GETTING HERE FROM BLACKFEN

Our Location

Honour & Glory Boxing Club

122 Broad Walk

LondonSE3 8ND

By Car

From Blackfen, allow about 14 minutes by car to the Kidbrooke gym. Use 122 Broad Walk, SE3 8ND in maps and check parking before the first class.

By Bus

Bus 132 links Blackfen with the Kidbrooke side of the route. Check the current route and class page before booking.

By Train

If you use rail, compare Falconwood, Welling and Kidbrooke connections before choosing a regular class time.

Travel Times

Nearby landmarks

Sense-check the route from Blackfen

H&G is at 122 Broad Walk in Kidbrooke. These local landmarks help you place the gym before booking, especially if you already know the schools, stations, parks or venues nearby.

Landmark notes are for travel context only. H&G is not claiming affiliation with any listed school, hospital, venue or public place.

Local neighbourhoods

Kidbrooke Village

A major local neighbourhood close to the Broad Walk gym, useful for residents checking whether H&G is a genuinely local boxing club.

Stations and transport

Kidbrooke Station

The closest rail landmark for the club, with the final journey on foot or local bus towards Broad Walk.

Local landmarks

Eltham Palace

A high-recognition Eltham landmark for placing the club route from SE9 and the wider Eltham side of Greenwich.

Local landmarks

Charlton House

A Charlton landmark for visitors comparing the route from SE7, Woolwich Common and Greenwich side neighbourhoods.

Schools and colleges

Thomas Tallis School

A nearby secondary school reference point for parents comparing after-school sport, youth boxing and transport to Kidbrooke.

Parks and open spaces

Eltham Common

A Shooters Hill and Eltham open-space landmark for people comparing nearby fitness, sport and travel routes.

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