Women's Boxing Near Charlton
Women Who Box
The idea that boxing is not for women is outdated enough that it barely deserves a response. Women train hard here. They spar, they compete, and they get fit in a way that most gym programmes simply do not deliver.
Honour and Glory has dedicated womens boxing sessions. The environment is focused and the coaching is technical - the same standard that applies across every programme at the club.
What the Sessions Cover
Footwork and stance first, always. Then the jab, the cross, hooks, body shots. Defence - how to move, roll, and cover - is built in from early on, not added as an afterthought.
Pad work is the main format. Bag work features in every session. Sparring is available for those who want it, on their own timeline. Nobody is rushed into the ring.
Why Women Choose Boxing Over Other Training
The honest answer from most women who have trained here for more than a month: it is the first time exercise has felt purposeful rather than punishing. Running on a treadmill is maintenance. Learning to box is a skill. The two feel completely different.
The fitness gains are real and fast. Twelve weeks of consistent boxing training will change your body composition, your posture, and your stamina more noticeably than most gym programmes.
Getting There from Charlton
From SE7, drive south on the A102 Blackwall Tunnel Approach and pick up the A2 towards Eltham. Exit at Kidbrooke. The gym is at 122 Broad Walk, SE3 8ND. Free parking on site.
Bus routes 486 and 177 serve the area, with a journey of about 35 minutes from Charlton. The Sunday open session (8:30am-2:30pm) is a popular flexible option for women who want to fit training around a busy week.
Cost and Commitment
Recreational adult sessions are £10 per session. No contracts, no joining fee. The club has a 4.9 Google rating from over 40 reviews. Women make up a significant part of that - the sessions work.
Start with a free trial or read more about what is available for Charlton residents. People also travel from Blackheath and Kidbrooke for these sessions.
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.
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Honour and Glory Boxing Club
Honour and Glory is a boxing club in Kidbrooke, SE3 — 10 minutes from Charlton by car, or 35 minutes by public transport (Bus 486/177). The club runs classes seven days a week for adults and children from age five, with no joining fee and no contract.
Head coach Anton Pattenden holds a British Boxing Board of Control trainer's licence — the same licence that governs professional boxing in the UK. Classes run from recreational fitness sessions through to amateur competition preparation. The first session is always free.
Address
122 Broad Walk, Kidbrooke, London SE3 8ND
Classes
Adults, Women's, Juniors (10-16), Infants (7-9), Amateur
First session
Free. No booking required. Just turn up at class time.
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