Age and readiness
Start with Junior Recreational from age 7. Younger children or children needing extra support should be discussed before booking.
Junior classParent decision support
Catford parents guide to the first kids boxing trial
Use the first junior session to check supervision, age fit, coaching tone, parking and whether your child is ready for the group route.
Parents in Catford are usually making a bigger decision than choosing an after-school activity. You want to know whether the junior class is structured, whether your child will be supervised, whether the coach can hold the room and whether the Kidbrooke gym works for regular training.
Junior Recreational is the normal first route from age 7. It is a coached group class focused on listening, balance, stance, guard, footwork, bags, pads and controlled effort. It is not a promise that your child will compete, and it is not a substitute for paid one to one coaching.
Use the first visit as a calm check. Watch how your child responds to instructions, whether they understand the pace and whether they want to return. If they need individual support first, message the club and ask about paid PT. If the group route fits, book the junior trial and make the decision after seeing the room.
Choose your route
Start with the class that matches the person training
What to watch
Look for clear instructions, safe boundaries, controlled effort and whether your child listens and settles.
Kids routeWhen PT is better
Paid personal training can help if your child needs a quieter start or individual feedback before joining a group.
PT routeFirst visit
Make the decision after seeing the room
Bring your child in comfortable sports clothes with trainers and water. Arrive a few minutes early so the first impression is not rushed. Tell the coach if your child is nervous, new to sport or likely to need clearer instructions.
After the session, keep the decision practical. Did your child listen? Did the class feel controlled? Did the travel work? Did the coach give enough structure? If yes, the group route is probably the right start. If no, ask whether PT or a later attempt is more sensible.
By car from Catford
Allow around 16 minutes in normal traffic from Catford towards the Kidbrooke gym. Free parking at 122 Broad Walk makes the first visit simpler for parents, beginners and anyone bringing kit.
Open driving directionsBy public transport
Use Catford, Catford Bridge or nearby bus links to plan travel to the Kidbrooke gym. Check the live route before travelling, then allow time for the final walk and arrival before class.
Open transit directionsWhen price matters
Use the prices route before booking if you are comparing group classes with paid private coaching. The free trial is for scheduled group classes, not PT.
Check pricesIf you are unsure
Message the club if you are choosing for a nervous child, returning after time away, or comparing a group trial with one to one coaching.
Ask on WhatsAppHonour and Glory is a community boxing club in Kidbrooke with structured coaching for juniors, adults, women and competitive pathways where appropriate.
The first session is used to check class fit: coaching tone, room feel, travel, parking and whether the Kidbrooke gym works for regular training from Catford.
Free trials stay with group classes. Personal training is paid and enquiry led, with a retained Catford PT route when private coaching is the better start.
Helpful next checks
Compare the main routes before booking
Catford questions before the first class
What should Catford parents check first?
Check age fit, instructions, supervision, parking, travel and whether your child wants to return.
Is Junior Competitive the first step?
No. Junior Recreational is the usual first route from age 7. Junior Competitive is a later pathway for suitable young boxers.
Can PT replace the free junior trial?
PT is paid and enquiry led. It can be useful, but it is separate from the free group-class trial.
Book the junior trial with the right expectations
Choose the right free group-class trial, or message first if paid personal training is the better start.
GETTING HERE FROM CATFORD
Our Location
Honour & Glory Boxing Club
122 Broad Walk
LondonSE3 8ND
By Car
Around 16 minutes by car from Catford in normal traffic. Free parking is available at the Kidbrooke gym, 122 Broad Walk, SE3 8ND.
By Bus
Check the live route from Catford or Catford Bridge before travelling. Bus and rail options usually route through nearby south east London links into Kidbrooke.
By Train
Use Catford or Catford Bridge to plan the current route towards Kidbrooke, then allow time for the final walk to the gym.
Travel Times
- Catford16 min drive 51 min public transport (Bus 54 + 89)
- Lewisham15 min drive 37 min public transport (Bus 122)
- Hither Green18 min drive 46 min public transport (Bus 178 via Lee Green)
- Catford Bridge Station22 min drive 52 min public transport (Bus 54 + 89)
- Bellingham22 min drive 52 min public transport (Bus 54 + 89)
Nearby landmarks
Sense-check the route from Catford
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.
Parks and open spaces
Cator Park
A close Kidbrooke open-space landmark, useful for local families placing the gym in relation to the Village and station.
Hospitals and healthcare
Blackheath Hospital
A Blackheath and Lee landmark for adults and families checking the short route to Broad Walk.
Parks and open spaces
Manor House Gardens
A Lee and Hither Green landmark for families placing the Kidbrooke gym against nearby parks and bus routes.
Schools and colleges
Brooklands Primary School
A Blackheath and Kidbrooke family reference point for parents comparing junior classes close to home.
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 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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