Kids from age 7
Junior Recreational is the normal first group route for children. It focuses on listening, stance, guard, footwork, bags, pads and controlled effort.
Kids boxing routeDartford to Kidbrooke
Boxing gym near Dartford with clear first-class routes
Choose the right first route from Dartford: kids, adult beginners, women-specific boxing, fitness training or paid personal training at the club in Kidbrooke.
If you are looking for a boxing gym near Dartford, the useful decision is not just which result appears closest on a map. It is whether the class route, parking, travel and first-session support make the club in Kidbrooke a practical place to start. Honour and Glory gives Dartford visitors a simple way in: book a free group-class trial, arrive early, meet the coaches and test the right room before you commit to regular training.
The main group routes are Junior Recreational from age 7, Adult Recreational for adults, the women-specific class, fitness-led boxing training and competitive pathways for people who are ready for that level. Paid personal training is separate. Choose it when you want one to one feedback, a quieter first step or a private route before joining a group class.
From Dartford, Stone, Crayford and Bexley, the first visit should answer practical questions quickly. Can you park? Does the travel work at the time you would usually train? Which class should you choose? Does the coach-led room feel right for the person training? Start with those decisions, then book the route that matches the need.
Choose your route
Start with the class that matches the person training
Adults and beginners
Adult Recreational is the usual group start for adults who want real boxing coaching, better fitness and no pressure to spar on day one.
Beginner routeWomen and fitness routes
Women can start with the women-specific class or a mixed adult route. Fitness-focused adults can train through boxing skill, bags, pads and consistency.
Women-specific routeFirst visit
Choose the right first class
A good first visit should feel simple. Pick the route, book the trial, arrive a few minutes early and tell the coach if the person training is nervous, new to boxing or returning after a long break. The first class is not a test of toughness. It is a practical check of coaching fit, class pace and whether the Dartford to Kidbrooke trip works in real life.
If you are choosing for a child, start with the junior route rather than guessing between private coaching and competition. If you are choosing as an adult, start with Adult Recreational unless the women-specific class or paid PT is clearly better. If price is part of the decision, check the prices before booking.
By car from Dartford
Allow around 24 minutes in normal traffic from Dartford towards the club in Kidbrooke. The A2 route and free parking at 122 Broad Walk make the first visit simpler for parents, adult beginners and anyone bringing kit.
Open driving directionsBy public transport
Check live directions from Dartford station before leaving. Rail and bus combinations can work, but the first visit is easier when you allow time for changes, the final walk and a calm arrival before class.
Open transit directionsWhen price matters
Check current prices before booking if you are comparing group classes with paid private coaching. The free trial is for scheduled group classes, not personal training.
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 should help you judge class fit, coaching tone, parking, travel and whether the club in Kidbrooke works for regular training from Dartford.
Free trials stay with scheduled group classes. Personal training is paid and enquiry led, with the general PT route available when private coaching is the better start.
Helpful next checks
Compare the main routes before booking
Kids boxing near Dartford
Parent-first guidance for choosing the Junior Recreational route from age 7.
Kids routeBeginner boxing near Dartford
A calmer start for adults and older beginners who want coaching without sparring pressure.
Beginner routePersonal training
Paid one to one, duo or trio coaching if a group class is not the right first step.
PT optionsDartford questions before the first class
Is Honour and Glory close enough for Dartford members?
For many Dartford visitors the club in Kidbrooke is a practical drive, especially because there is free parking. Public transport can work too, but check live directions before leaving.
Which class should a Dartford beginner choose first?
Most adult beginners should start with Adult Recreational. Children usually start with Junior Recreational from age 7. Women can choose the women-specific class or a mixed adult route.
Is the Dartford trial free for personal training?
No. The free trial is for scheduled group classes. Personal training is paid and enquiry led, so choose PT options or WhatsApp if that is the better start.
Ready to test the Kidbrooke gym from Dartford?
Choose the right free group-class trial, or message first if paid personal training is the better start.
GETTING HERE FROM DARTFORD
Our Location
Honour & Glory Boxing Club
122 Broad Walk
LondonSE3 8ND
By Car
24 minutes via the A2 westbound towards London. Exit at Kidbrooke interchange. Free parking at the venue.
By Bus
The 96 or B12 to Bexleyheath, then 89 towards Kidbrooke. Takes about 45 minutes - car is better.
By Train
Dartford to Woolwich Arsenal, then bus to Kidbrooke. About 35 minutes total. Driving is faster!
Travel Times
- Dartford24 min drive 53 min public transport (Southeastern)
- Bexley16 min drive 43 min public transport (Bus 132)
- Erith21 min drive 39 min public transport (Southeastern)
- Dartford Town Centre24 min drive 53 min public transport (Southeastern)
- Stone24 min drive 53 min public transport (Southeastern)
Nearby landmarks
Sense-check the route from Dartford
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.
Local landmarks
Charlton House
A Charlton landmark for visitors comparing the route from SE7, Woolwich Common and Greenwich side neighbourhoods.
Parks and open spaces
Eltham Common
A Shooters Hill and Eltham open-space landmark for people comparing nearby fitness, sport and travel routes.
Hospitals and healthcare
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
A major Woolwich and Charlton landmark that helps people place the club when travelling from the eastern side of Greenwich borough.
Local landmarks
Severndroog Castle
A Shooters Hill landmark that helps visitors place the gym relative to the hill, Oxleas Wood and Woolwich side routes.
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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