Kids from age 7
Junior Recreational is the usual first group route for children. It focuses on listening, stance, guard, footwork, bags, pads and controlled effort.
Kids boxing routeDownham to Kidbrooke
Boxing gym near Downham with clear first-class routes
Choose the right first route from Downham: 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 Downham, the useful choice is not only which gym is closest. It is whether the class route, coaching room, parking and first-session support make regular training realistic. Honour and Glory is the club in Kidbrooke for Downham visitors who want proper boxing coaching with a free group-class trial before they decide.
The main routes are simple. Children usually start with Junior Recreational from age 7. Adults who are new or returning usually start with Adult Recreational. Women can choose the women-specific class or a mixed adult route. Fitness-focused adults train through boxing skill, bags, pads, footwork and conditioning. Paid personal training is separate and enquiry led.
From Downham Way, Southover, Grove Park edge streets and nearby SE6 homes, use the first visit to answer practical questions quickly. Can you park or travel comfortably? Which class should you choose? Does the coach-led room feel right? Start with those decisions, then book the route that matches the person training.
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 and consistency.
Women-specific routeFirst visit
Use the first class to choose properly
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 toughness test. It is a check of coaching fit, class pace and whether the Kidbrooke gym works from Downham.
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 cost is part of the decision, check current prices before booking.
By car from Downham
Many Downham households will find the car route the simplest first visit. Use the A20 toward Kidbrooke, aim for 122 Broad Walk, and check live traffic before setting off. Free parking at the club helps parents, beginners and anyone bringing kit arrive without a long walk from the road.
Open driving directionsBy public transport
Public transport from Downham can work, but check the live route before you leave. The useful test is whether the route gets you to the Kidbrooke gym calmly enough to meet the coach, change if needed, and start the class without rushing.
Open transit directionsWhen price is part of the choice
Use current prices before comparing group classes with paid private coaching. The free trial is for scheduled group classes only, so paid PT should be chosen deliberately rather than treated as the default first step.
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 classes, or deciding whether paid PT is better than a group trial.
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 is used to check class fit: coaching tone, room feel, parking, travel and whether the Kidbrooke gym works for regular training from Downham.
Free trials stay with scheduled group classes. Personal training is paid and enquiry led, with a retained Downham PT route when private coaching is the better start.
Helpful next checks
Compare the main routes before booking
Kids boxing near Downham
Parent-first guidance for Junior Recreational from age 7, first-session checks, parking and paid PT boundaries.
Kids routeBeginner boxing near Downham
A calmer start for adults and older beginners who want coaching without sparring pressure on day one.
Beginner routePersonal training in Downham
Paid one to one, duo or trio coaching if a group class is not the right first step.
PT routeDownham questions before the first class
Is Honour and Glory close enough for Downham members?
For many Downham visitors the Kidbrooke gym is a practical drive, especially because there is free parking. Public transport can work too, but check the live route before travelling.
Which class should a Downham 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 Downham trial free for personal training?
No. The free trial is for scheduled group classes. Personal training is paid and enquiry led, so use the Downham PT route or WhatsApp if that is the better start.
Ready to test the Kidbrooke gym from Downham?
Choose the right free group-class trial, or message first if paid personal training is the better start.
GETTING HERE FROM DOWNHAM
Our Location
Honour & Glory Boxing Club
122 Broad Walk
LondonSE3 8ND
By Car
27 minutes via the A20 towards Kidbrooke. Free parking at the venue.
By Bus
The 136 from Downham towards Eltham, then 161 to Kidbrooke. Takes about 35 minutes.
By Train
Bus to Grove Park station, then one stop to Kidbrooke. About 25 minutes total.
Travel Times
- Downham27 min drive 67 min public transport (Bus 208 + 122)
- Grove Park14 min drive 49 min public transport (Bus 178 via Lee Green)
- Catford22 min drive 52 min public transport (Bus 54 + 89)
- Bellingham27 min drive 52 min public transport (Bus 54 + 89)
Nearby landmarks
Sense-check the route from Downham
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.
Parks and open spaces
Cator Park
A close Kidbrooke open-space landmark, useful for local families placing the gym in relation to the Village and station.
Hospitals and healthcare
Blackheath Hospital
A Blackheath and Lee landmark for adults and families checking the short route to Broad Walk.
Parks and open spaces
Manor House Gardens
A Lee and Hither Green landmark for families placing the Kidbrooke gym against nearby parks and bus routes.
Schools and colleges
Brooklands Primary School
A Blackheath and Kidbrooke family reference point for parents comparing junior classes close to home.
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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