Adult Recreational
The main adult fitness route using real boxing coaching, bags, pads, footwork and conditioning.
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Boxing fitness near Downham with proper coaching
Train for fitness through boxing skill, bags, pads, footwork and conditioning, with a first group-class trial before you commit.
If you want boxing fitness near Downham, start with a route that still teaches boxing. Honour and Glory is not a generic circuit with gloves added at the end. Adult Recreational uses stance, guard, footwork, bags, pads and conditioning so fitness improves through repeated coached boxing work.
Most fitness-focused adults should start with Adult Recreational. Women may prefer the women-specific class. Younger members use Junior Recreational from age 7. Paid personal training is available when you want a more tailored plan, but the free trial is for scheduled group classes only.
The first session should answer practical questions quickly. Can you handle the class pace? Does the coach scale effort sensibly? Does the Kidbrooke gym work from Downham after work, school runs or weekend plans? If those answers are yes, regular training becomes much easier to choose.
Choose your route
Start with the class that matches the person training
Women-specific boxing
A women-specific adult route for boxing fitness in that class environment.
Women-specific routePaid fitness PT
One to one, duo or trio coaching when you want individual structure rather than a group class.
PT routeFirst visit
Fitness should still feel like boxing
The best first route for most Downham adults is a group trial. You will feel the warm-up, technical work, bag or pad rounds, conditioning and coaching tone before deciding. You do not need to be fit first, but you should expect to work and learn.
If you want weight-loss support, general conditioning or a new routine, avoid promise-led shortcuts. Use the class to build skill, effort and consistency. If you need individual pacing, injury-aware work or a very specific plan, ask about paid PT 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
Main Downham route
Compare kids, adults, women, fitness and PT from one local route chooser.
Downham hubPrices
Use current prices before choosing group classes or paid PT.
Check pricesPersonal training in Downham
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
Is boxing good for fitness if I am a beginner?
Yes. Start with Adult Recreational unless another route fits better. The coach can scale effort while still teaching boxing basics.
Is personal training included in the free trial?
No. The free trial is for scheduled group classes. Personal training is paid and arranged separately.
Can women use the fitness route?
Yes. Women can choose the women-specific class or mixed Adult Recreational depending on preference and schedule.
Ready to try boxing fitness 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 Academy
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 Boxing on Thursday evenings and Sundays
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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; Sat 9:00-10:00am
£10/session
View →Adult Competitive
17+
Coach-assessed competitive training for adults with the foundations, consistency and experience for the squad route.
Mon/Wed/Fri 7:30-9:00pm; Sat 9:00-10:00am
£10/session; team sessions from £5 after coach invite
View →Junior Recreational
7-16
Learn proper boxing technique, improve fitness and self-confidence. No experience needed.
Mon/Wed/Fri 5-6pm from 31 August
£8.50/session
View →Junior Competitive
10-16
Coach-assessed competitive training for juniors aged 10-16, after the right recreational foundation or experience review.
Mon/Wed/Fri 6:00-7:30pm
£8.50/session; team sessions from £5 after coach invite
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
Ask before bringing under-18s
Uncoached gym time for boxers who can train independently. Bags, floor work and conditioning.
Thu 6-9pm; Sun 9am-12pm
£10/session
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