Adult Recreational
The usual adult beginner route for real boxing coaching and fitness without sparring pressure.
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Beginner boxing near Deptford without guesswork
Start with the right group route, learn the basics properly, and use paid PT only when individual coaching is the better first step.
You do not need to be fit first or have previous boxing experience to start near Deptford. The better question is whether the first session teaches you clearly and gives you a route you can repeat. Honour and Glory teaches beginners at the club in Kidbrooke through stance, guard, footwork, bags, pads and conditioning, with no need to spar on day one.
Adults usually start with Adult Recreational. Children and teenagers usually start with Junior Recreational from age 7. Women may prefer the women-specific class or a mixed adult class. Paid personal training is separate and useful when you want individual correction, a quieter first step or a specific technical goal.
Bring comfortable training clothes, trainers and water. Equipment can be sorted at the club while you test the first session. Book first so the coach knows you are coming, then arrive a few minutes early and say if you are brand new or nervous.
Choose your route
Start with the class that matches the person training
Kids beginners
Children usually start with Junior Recreational from age 7.
Kids routeBeginner PT
Paid one to one coaching when you want individual feedback before joining a group.
PT routeFirst visit
Start where the coaching fits
Adult beginners from Deptford should normally avoid jumping straight into private coaching unless there is a clear reason. A group trial lets you feel the room, pace and coaching tone. If you want slower instruction, are returning after injury, or want focused one to one correction, use paid PT and be clear that it is not the free trial route.
Beginner boxing should still be real boxing. Expect stance, guard, footwork, basic punches, bag work, pad work and conditioning. The coaches can scale effort, but they will not turn the class into a vague gym circuit.
By car from Deptford
Plan around the Kidbrooke gym rather than a vague local listing. The car route is the simplest first visit for many Deptford households, with free parking at 122 Broad Walk and a clearer arrival for parents, beginners and anyone bringing kit.
Open driving directionsBy public transport
Public transport can work from Deptford, but check the live route before setting off. The usual planning estimate is around 45 minutes, so allow time to arrive calmly and meet the coach before class.
Open transit directionsWhen price is part of the choice
Use the current prices route before booking if you are comparing group classes with paid private coaching. The free trial is for scheduled group classes, not PT.
Check pricesIf you are unsure
Message the club if you are choosing for a nervous child, returning after time away, comparing women-specific and mixed routes, or deciding whether paid PT is the better first step.
Ask on WhatsAppCheck the current class guidance and prices before booking, especially if you are comparing group training with paid personal training.
The first visit is treated as a practical class-fit check: coaching tone, room feel, parking, travel and the route that matches the person training.
WhatsApp is available when you are deciding between a free group-class trial and paid personal training.
Helpful next checks
Compare the main routes before booking
Main Deptford route
Compare kids, adults, women, fitness and PT from one local route chooser.
Deptford hubPrices
Use current prices before choosing group classes or paid PT.
Check pricesPersonal training in Deptford
Paid one to one, duo or trio coaching when a group trial is not the right first step.
PT routeDeptford questions before the first class
How far is Honour and Glory from Deptford for beginner boxing near deptford without guesswork?
The Kidbrooke gym is commonly planned as around 16 minutes by car from Deptford. Public transport can work, but check the live route before travelling.
Is the first session free?
The free trial is for scheduled group classes. Personal training is paid and arranged separately by enquiry.
Which route should I choose first?
Choose the group class that matches the person training: Junior Recreational for children from age 7, Adult Recreational for most adults, women-specific boxing for that environment, or paid PT for individual coaching.
Ready to choose the right first route from Deptford?
Choose the right free group-class trial, or message first if paid personal training is the better start.
GETTING HERE FROM DEPTFORD
Our Location
Honour & Glory Boxing Club
122 Broad Walk
LondonSE3 8ND
By Car
16 minutes via the A2 towards Blackheath, then Rochester Way to Kidbrooke. Free parking at the venue.
By Bus
The 177 from Deptford goes towards Kidbrooke. Takes about 20 minutes.
By Train
Deptford to Greenwich, then bus to Kidbrooke. Or take the DLR to Lewisham then train to Kidbrooke.
Travel Times
- Deptford16 min drive 45 min public transport (Bus 177 via Greenwich)
- Greenwich4 min drive 25 min public transport (Bus 132)
- Lewisham15 min drive 37 min public transport (Bus 122)
- Deptford High Street16 min drive 45 min public transport (Bus 177 via Greenwich)
- New Cross18 min drive 41 min public transport (Bus 53 + 286)
- Brockley20 min drive 55 min public transport (Southeastern to Kidbrooke)
Nearby landmarks
Sense-check the route from Deptford
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
Royal Observatory Greenwich
A major Greenwich landmark for people checking whether a Kidbrooke boxing club is a practical route from Greenwich Park and town centre.
Local landmarks
Charlton House
A Charlton landmark for visitors comparing the route from SE7, Woolwich Common and Greenwich side neighbourhoods.
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.
Stations and transport
Maze Hill Station
A Greenwich rail reference point for visitors comparing train, bus and walking links towards Kidbrooke.
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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