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.
Youth boxing route
TEEN BOXING NEAR BLACKFEN
A practical DA15 route for older juniors: start with a coached group class, keep competition optional, and use paid PT only when private coaching is the better fit.
Teen boxing near Blackfen is usually a parent-and-teenager decision, not just a search for the closest activity. Older juniors may want fitness, sharper skills, a better outlet after school, independence or a possible amateur boxing route. Parents usually want structure, clear boundaries, sensible coaching and a first visit that does not push a teenager into sparring or competition too quickly.
Honour and Glory is in Kidbrooke, not Blackfen. That matters because the first step should match the teenager and the family routine. A Blackfen parent bringing a child by car, a teenager coming after school, and a family comparing group classes with paid private coaching all need a slightly different route.
Most teenagers should begin with Junior Recreational. It gives them boxing fundamentals, coach feedback and the routine of a proper class without asking them to decide on bouts before they understand the sport. Junior Competitive exists for suitable older juniors, but it should follow readiness, consistency and coach judgement.
Parent checks
Choose the junior route before chasing progression
Teenagers need a route that respects age, experience and maturity. Use these checks before you book the first trial, ask about competition or choose paid private coaching.
Class fit
The normal first route is Junior Recreational. It lets coaches see how your teenager listens, moves and handles the room.
Experience
No boxing background is needed for the recreational route. Competitive work is a later step, not a first-session promise.
Maturity
Coaches look for attention, control, effort and the ability to take correction. Aggression is not the starting point.
Travel
Blackfen families should check the Kidbrooke gym against the class they want. Parking helps when a parent is dropping off or staying nearby.
Class routes
Recreational first, competitive when ready
Junior Recreational is the right first choice for most teenagers from Blackfen. It covers boxing basics, controlled partner work, coach feedback, footwork, bag work and the rhythm of a proper class. It also gives the parent a fair view of the coaching room before any longer-term decision.
Junior Competitive is more selective. It is not a shortcut to a bout, and it is not a label to use before the coaches have seen the young boxer train. If your teenager is motivated by amateur boxing, start by booking the trial and ask the coaches what they need to see next.
Paid personal training can help a teenager who needs private coaching, extra technical support or a quieter introduction. It is not part of the free group-class trial. Use WhatsApp if you want that paid route rather than a normal junior class.
Current junior class facts
Junior RecreationalAges 7-16Mon/Wed/Fri 6-7pm from 1 July to 1 SeptemberThe normal first group-class route for most Blackfen teenagers. Junior CompetitiveAges 10-16Mon/Wed/Fri 6:00-7:30pmFor juniors who are ready for a more committed pathway, subject to coach judgement. Paid PTUse this only if private coaching is the goal. Group-class trials and PT enquiries are separate.
First session
What should a Blackfen teenager expect?
The first session should feel structured, not chaotic. Coaches will explain what to practise, correct basics and watch how the young boxer responds. A teenager does not need to arrive fit, experienced or ready to spar to take a useful first step.
Bring comfortable sports clothes, trainers and water. If your teenager does not own wraps or gloves yet, ask before buying a full kit list. The first visit is about understanding the class, the coach expectations and whether the group route feels right.
If your teenager is nervous, say that when booking. If they are keen on competition, say that too, but keep the first session grounded: learn the room, take feedback, then ask what route makes sense.
Blackfen travel basics
- Training is at 122 Broad Walk, Kidbrooke, SE3 8ND.
- Blackfen families often compare the club as a DA15 to Kidbrooke option, with the class choice coming before the travel choice.
- Driving via Sidcup, Eltham or the A20 side can be simplest when bringing kit or dropping off a teenager.
- Public transport can work, but check the route against the class before booking so the chosen session still suits the family week.
- On-site parking helps if you want to stay close for the first session.
Related Blackfen routes
If you need more detail before booking, use these routes to separate parent reassurance, class prices, beginner support and paid private coaching.
Parents
Safety, supervision and first-session questions for parents.
Kids boxing
The wider junior route for children and younger teenagers.
Classes and prices
Pay-as-you-go class route, price cards and no-contract detail.
Paid PT
Private coaching by WhatsApp when group class is not the right first step.
START WITH THE RIGHT JUNIOR TRIAL
Book the scheduled group-class trial, tell us your teenager's age and experience, and let the coaches point you to the right junior route.
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
- Blackfen14 min drive 34 min public transport (Bus 132)
- Eltham8 min drive 18 min public transport (Bus 132/286)
- Falconwood11 min drive 32 min public transport (Bus 89/132)
- Welling12 min drive 26 min public transport (Bus 89)
- Bexleyheath14 min drive 29 min public transport (Southeastern)
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.
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.
OUR CLASSES
Structured classes run through the week, with open sessions at weekends
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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; team sessions from £5 after coach invite
View →Junior Recreational
7-16
Learn proper boxing technique, improve fitness and self-confidence. No experience needed.
Mon/Wed/Fri 6-7pm from 1 July to 1 September
£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; team sessions from £5 after coach invite
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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