Junior Recreational
The usual starting point from age 7. Children learn basic boxing skills in a group class with coaching, listening and controlled effort.
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Kids boxing near Dartford for children who need structure
A clear parent route into Junior Recreational at the club in Kidbrooke: age fit, first-session expectations, parking, supervision and a free group-class trial.
Dartford parents are usually checking whether boxing will be structured, supervised and right for their child, not just whether a class exists nearby. Honour and Glory runs Junior Recreational as the normal first route from age 7. The first trial should show how your child listens, follows instructions and settles into a coached room.
The early focus is stance, guard, balance, footwork, controlled effort, bags and pads. Children are not pushed towards competition on the first visit. Junior Competitive is a later pathway conversation for young boxers who are ready for that level of commitment.
Parents from Dartford, Stone, Crayford and Bexley should treat the first session as a practical check: travel, parking, age fit, coaching tone and whether your child wants to come back. If your child needs one to one support before joining a group, keep that separate as paid personal training rather than trying to solve it through a free group trial.
Choose your route
Start with the class that matches the person training
Older juniors
Older children still start with the right group route so coaches can see how they move, listen and handle instructions before any pathway decision.
Kids class overviewPrivate support
If your child needs a quieter first step or individual feedback, ask about paid PT rather than booking a free group trial as a substitute.
PT optionsFirst visit
Check the room and your child's response
Arrive early, bring water and comfortable sports clothes, and tell the coach if your child is nervous or new to sport. The first class should answer whether the coaching style, instructions and room rhythm fit your child.
For younger children, the minimum age matters. If your child is below the current group-class age range, do not try to force the route. Message first and ask what is appropriate. For children who are ready, book the junior group trial and use the session to make a calm parent decision.
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
Dartford questions before the first class
What age can children start from Dartford?
Junior Recreational is the usual group-class start from age 7. Junior Competitive is a later pathway from age 10 where suitable.
Can parents watch the first session?
Parents can use the first visit to understand the room, ask questions and decide whether the junior group route is right.
Should a nervous child start with PT?
Not always. Many nervous children can try the junior group route. If they need a quieter one to one start, choose paid PT and message first.
Book the junior group trial 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)
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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