Adult Recreational
The usual adult beginner route for real boxing coaching and fitness without sparring pressure.
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Beginner boxing near Downham 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 Downham. 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 Downham 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 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
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Main Downham route
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Downham hubPrices
Use current prices before choosing group classes or paid PT.
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Paid one to one, duo or trio coaching when a group trial is not the right first step.
PT routeDownham questions before the first class
Do I need boxing experience?
No. Adult Recreational is built for adults who may be new, returning or training for fitness. The first session is coached and there is no need to spar on day one.
Can children start as beginners too?
Yes. Children usually start with Junior Recreational from age 7. Use the kids route if you are booking for a child.
Should I choose PT first?
Choose paid PT first only if you want individual coaching, a quieter start or a specific technical goal. Most beginners can test the group route first.
Ready to try beginner boxing 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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