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KIDS BOXING CLASSES NEAR CROYDON

Structured boxing training for children aged 7-16, just 35 minutes from Croydon

If you are comparing the best kids boxing classes near Croydon, start with the coaching environment rather than the postcode. Honour and Glory Boxing Club in Kidbrooke offers structured junior boxing from age 7 upwards, with a beginner-friendly Junior Recreational route and a Junior Competitive route from age 10 for children who are ready to take the sport further. Coaches keep the session structured and age-appropriate. We are a practical option if you want a proper boxing club near Croydon, not just a kids fitness activity.

The nearest class is not always the right class. Children need a room that is safe, calm and properly coached. Our junior sessions teach listening, footwork, stance, pad work, bag work and controlled effort, with no pressure to compete. The main decision page is our kids boxing classes hub; for parents asking about younger children, read our guide to what age children can start boxing.

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

GETTING HERE FROM CROYDON

35 MIN BY CAR

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

55 MIN BY TRANSPORT

Via East Croydon to Kidbrooke, change at London Bridge. Kidbrooke Station is nearby.

FREE PARKING

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

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What age can my child start boxing near Croydon? +

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 Croydon to your gym? +

We are 35 minutes from Croydon by car. By public transport it takes around 55 minutes via East Croydon to Kidbrooke, change at London Bridge. 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 Croydon, 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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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 CROYDON

Our Location

Honour & Glory Boxing Club

122 Broad Walk

LondonSE3 8ND

By Car

Usually 25 to 35 minutes from central Croydon. Head east on the A232 towards Bromley, then take the A222 north to join the A2 for Kidbrooke. Allow more at rush hour, and use the first visit to test the journey. Free parking is available at the gym at 122 Broad Walk, SE3 8ND.

By Bus

There is no single direct bus from Croydon to Kidbrooke. Tramlink and local buses connect to East Croydon station, where rail is the practical public-transport option.

By Train

From East Croydon, take a train towards London Bridge and change for a Southeastern service to Kidbrooke via Lewisham and Blackheath. Allow around 55 min door to door. Kidbrooke station is an 8-minute walk from the gym.

Travel Times

Nearby landmarks

Sense-check the route from Croydon

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

East Croydon Station

Croydon's main rail hub: trains run towards London Bridge with a change for Kidbrooke via Lewisham and Blackheath, the practical public-transport way to the gym.

Community venues

Boxpark Croydon

The food and events venue beside East Croydon station: a familiar central marker - the gym sits a train-plus-walk or a 25-to-35-minute drive to the north-east.

Parks and open spaces

Lloyd Park

Large open parkland on Croydon's east side, served by Tramlink: leaving town this way puts you on the A232 towards Bromley, the start of the drive to Kidbrooke.

Parks and open spaces

Wandle Park

A central Croydon park beside the tram line: a useful sense-check that H&G is a destination club for Croydon members, a planned trip rather than a local walk.

Community venues

Centrale and Whitgift Centre

Croydon's twin town-centre shopping centres: a central reference point - the drive to the Kidbrooke gym heads east from here on the A232 towards Bromley, then the A222.

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.

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