PARENTS' GUIDE TO KIDS BOXING NEAR CROYDON

What to expect from junior boxing at the Kidbrooke gym

Kidbrooke parents are choosing a room as much as an activity. The gym is on Broad Walk, so the first visit should answer the practical questions quickly: who is coaching, how the class is structured and whether your child settles into the instructions.

Junior Recreational starts from age 7 and is the normal first step. Parents can stay and watch, parking is on site, and the free trial is for the scheduled group class rather than private coaching.

WHY KIDBROOKE PARENTS CHOOSE US

COACHED JUNIOR SESSIONS

Junior sessions are supervised, structured and run with safeguarding boundaries. Your child is coached through the basics rather than left to copy older boxers.

STRUCTURED CLASSES

Sessions follow a clear structure: warm-up, technique work, pad rounds, and conditioning. Children start with Junior Recreational (7-16), with Junior Competitive (10-16) available for boxers on the competitive pathway.

NO CONTRACTS

Check the current prices page for group-class pricing. No joining fees, no monthly contracts and a free scheduled group-class trial before you decide. If your child needs private support before joining a group, use paid personal training.

COMMUNITY VALUES

Many members stay because the room feels structured, familiar and rooted in the local club rather than a one-off activity slot.

WHAT YOUR CHILD WILL LEARN

Junior boxing is more than hitting things. Children at Honour and Glory practise footwork, balance, timing and movement through drills, bags and pads.

The non-physical side matters too: listening to instructions, respecting training partners, controlling effort and staying calm in a busy room. Parents often tell us those habits show up outside the gym too.

For children who want to compete, there is a pathway through the Junior Competitive pathway. There is no pressure to fight. Many juniors train for routine, fitness, skill and because they enjoy the club.

Supervised junior boxing class at Honour and Glory near Croydon — The Kidbrooke parent decision is about supervision, structure and whether the first trial feels calm enough to repeat.

CLASSES FOR YOUR CHILD

JUNIOR RECREATIONAL (7-16)

Coordination, movement and basic boxing technique, adapted by age and experience.

OLDER JUNIORS (10-16)

More technical detail, pad work, combinations and fitness, still without pressure to compete.

JUNIOR COMPETITIVE (10-16)

Competition pathway for dedicated young boxers. Amateur Boxing Alliance registered.

SAFEGUARDING

Junior sessions are run inside a structured club setting with safeguarding boundaries, coach supervision and clear expectations for behaviour. Children are not left to train unsupervised.

Class sizes are kept controlled so children can be coached properly. Parents are welcome to watch from the viewing area, especially during the first few sessions.

GETTING HERE FROM CROYDON

35 MIN BY CAR

Free parking on site. Drop-off and pick-up is straightforward at 122 Broad Walk, SE3 8ND.

55 MIN BY TRANSPORT

Via East Croydon to Kidbrooke, change at London Bridge. Kidbrooke Station is a short walk from the gym.

FREE PARKING

On-site car park at 122 Broad Walk. Easy drop-off for after-school sessions.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is boxing safe for my child near Croydon? +

Boxing for children should be structured and supervised. Children start with age-appropriate basics, protective equipment where needed, and are grouped by age, experience and readiness. Parents are welcome to watch sessions.

What age can my child start boxing? +

We take children from age 7. Junior Recreational covers ages 7-16, with coaching adapted by age and experience. Junior Competitive is available from age 10 for young boxers who want the competition pathway.

How much do classes cost? +

Check the current prices page for group-class pricing. There are no contracts, no joining fees, and no monthly commitments. Free trials apply to scheduled group classes.

Do you offer free trials for children near Croydon? +

Yes. Children can try a scheduled group class with no obligation. Book through the website or message us on WhatsApp. We are 35 minutes from Croydon by car and about 55 minutes by public transport.

Who runs the junior boxing sessions? +

Junior sessions are supervised by the H&G coaching team inside a structured club setting. The important point for parents is that children are coached through age-appropriate drills, control and listening, not left to train unsupervised.

Can I watch my child's boxing class? +

Absolutely. Parents and guardians are welcome to watch from the viewing area at every session. We encourage parents to stay, especially for younger children's first few sessions.

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Honour and Glory Boxing Club

Honour and Glory is a boxing club in Kidbrooke, SE3, based at 122 Broad Walk. Classes run through the week and at weekends for adults and junior boxers, with no joining fee and no contract. Junior group classes start from age 7.

Head coach Anton Pattenden holds a British Boxing Board of Control trainer licence. Free trials apply to 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

Croydon
35 min drive 55 min public transport (East Croydon to Kidbrooke, change at London Bridge)
Beckenham
16 min drive 40 min public transport (Southeastern via Lewisham)
West Wickham
21 min drive 55 min public transport (Southeastern via Lewisham)
Sydenham
30 min drive 69 min public transport (Southeastern via Lewisham)

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.

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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