Boxing Near Blackheath Station (2026 Guide)

Blackheath has plenty of running clubs, yoga studios, and boutique fitness studios. What it does not have is a dedicated boxing gym. If you are near Blackheath station and want proper boxing training rather than a boxfit class at a chain gym, you need to look a short distance south towards Kidbrooke.

The Short Trip From Blackheath Station

Honour and Glory Boxing Club is a 5-minute drive from Blackheath station. Head south down Kidbrooke Park Road and you are at 122 Broad Walk, SE3 8ND. Free parking at the gym.

If you prefer to walk, it takes about 15-20 minutes through Kidbrooke. Not a bad warm-up on a dry evening. By bus, the 178 runs from Blackheath towards Kidbrooke.

By train, Blackheath to Kidbrooke is literally one stop on the Southeastern line. Two minutes on the train, eight minutes walking from Kidbrooke station to the gym. You could leave Blackheath station at 7:15pm and be warmed up and ready for a 7:30pm session.

That proximity means boxing can be a regular part of your week without the friction of a long commute. Most Blackheath members tell us they train more often than they expected to, simply because it is so easy to get there.

What Makes a Boxing Gym Worth the Trip

Blackheath residents tend to have high expectations for anything they invest time in. Fair enough. Here is why Honour and Glory meets that standard.

Qualified coaching. Our coaches hold BBBofC licences and ABA qualifications. Head coach Anton Pattenden has built the club since 2020 into a 200-member community with amateur boxers competing at national and international level. This is not a personal trainer who did a boxing module. These are boxing coaches who live the sport.

Structured sessions. Every class has a clear plan. Warm-up, technique drilling, pad work in pairs, bag rounds, conditioning, cool-down. The technique element is critical because it is what separates boxing from cardio-with-gloves. You will learn to throw combinations correctly, move your feet, defend properly, and understand distance.

No commitment pricing. Recreational adult classes are £10 per session. No contracts, no joining fee, no direct debit. Come when you want, pay when you train. Several of our Blackheath members train 3-4 times a week. Others come once. Both are fine.

Who Trains Here From Blackheath

The mix might surprise you. We have City workers who train after commuting back to Blackheath. Parents who drop their kids at the infants class and then stay for the adult session. Retired professionals who started boxing in their 50s. University students. Teachers.

The common thread is that they all wanted something more than a gym membership. They wanted a skill, a coach who knows their name, and a session they actually look forward to rather than one they talk themselves into.

Beyond Fitness

One thing Blackheath residents often discover is that boxing offers something no other form of exercise does: complete mental engagement. You cannot think about work, your phone, or your to-do list when someone is throwing pads at you and you need to react. The 90 minutes in the gym become 90 minutes of total focus, and that reset is worth more than any meditation app.

The discipline transfers too. Members consistently tell us they sleep better, concentrate more easily, and handle stress differently after a few months of regular training. That is not marketing - it is what the sport does when it is taught properly.

Classes Available

From Blackheath, the full timetable is accessible:

• Recreational Adults: Mon-Fri 7:30pm-9pm (£10/session)
• Women's Boxing: Dedicated sessions for women
• Open Sessions: Sat-Sun 8:30am-2:30pm
• Kids: Infants (5-9) and Juniors (10-16) from 5pm weekdays

View the full timetable and class details here.

Try It

You are 5 minutes away by car, one train stop, or a pleasant walk across Kidbrooke. Claim a free trial session and come and see the difference between a boxing class and a boxing club. No obligation, no sales pitch. Just boxing.

If you are searching for boxing classes near you in South East London, we cover what to expect, how to get here, and how to book a free trial.

For younger members, our kids boxing classes cover ages 5 to 16, split between infants (5-9) and recreational juniors (10-16). First session free.