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.
Youth boxing route
TEEN BOXING NEAR DOWNHAM
A practical route for older juniors from Downham: start with coached group boxing, keep competition optional, and use paid PT only when private coaching is the better fit.
Teen boxing near Downham is usually a family decision as much as a sport decision. A teenager may want fitness, sharper movement, a more serious activity after school, or a possible amateur boxing route. A parent usually wants structure, safe boundaries, proper coaching and a first visit that does not rush the young person into sparring or competition.
Honour and Glory trains juniors at the club in Kidbrooke. For families around Downham Way, Southover, Grove Park edge streets and the A20 side of Downham, the useful question is whether the class route, parking and pick-up plan fit the teenager well enough to become part of the week.
Most teenagers should begin with Junior Recreational. It gives them boxing fundamentals, coach feedback and the standards of a proper class without asking them to decide on bouts before they understand the sport. Junior Competitive exists for suitable older juniors, but it should follow readiness, consistency and coach judgement.
Parent checks
Choose the junior route before chasing progression
Use the first session to check how your teenager listens, moves, takes correction and feels in the room. Competition can wait until the basics and the routine are settled.
Class fit
The normal first route is Junior Recreational. It lets coaches see effort, attention, movement and confidence in a structured group setting.
Experience
No boxing background is needed for the recreational route. Competitive work is a later step, not a first-session promise.
Temperament
Coaches look for listening, control, effort and the ability to reset after mistakes. Aggression is not the starting point.
Travel
Downham families should check the Kidbrooke gym against the class they want. Parking helps when a parent is dropping off or staying close for the first visit.
Class routes
Recreational first, competitive when ready
Junior Recreational is the right starting point for most Downham teenagers. It covers stance, guard, footwork, bag work, pad work, listening, controlled effort and the rhythm of a proper class. It also gives the parent a fair view of the coaching room before any longer-term decision.
Junior Competitive is more selective. It is not a shortcut to a bout, and it is not a label to use before the coaches have seen the young boxer train. If your teenager is motivated by amateur boxing, book the trial first and ask the coaches what they need to see next.
Paid personal training can help a teenager who needs private coaching, extra technical support or a quieter introduction. It is not part of the free group-class trial. Use WhatsApp if you want to discuss that paid route rather than a normal junior class.
Current junior class facts
Junior RecreationalAges 7-16Mon/Wed/Fri 5-6pm from 31 AugustThe normal first group-class route for most Downham teenagers. Junior CompetitiveAges 10-16Mon/Wed/Fri 6:00-7:30pmFor juniors who are ready for a more committed pathway, subject to coach judgement. Paid PTUse this only if private coaching is the goal. Group-class trials and PT enquiries are separate.
First session
What should a Downham teenager expect?
The first session should feel structured, not chaotic. Coaches will explain what to practise, correct basics and watch how the young boxer responds. A teenager does not need to arrive fit, experienced or ready to spar to take a useful first step.
Bring comfortable sports clothes, trainers and water. If your teenager does not own wraps or gloves yet, ask before buying a full kit list. The first visit is about understanding the class, the coach expectations and whether the group route feels right.
If your teenager is nervous, say that when booking. If they are keen on competition, say that too, but keep the first session grounded: learn the room, take feedback, then ask what route makes sense.
Downham travel basics
- Training is at 122 Broad Walk, Kidbrooke, SE3 8ND.
- Families near Downham Way, Southover and the Grove Park edge should check the route against the chosen class before booking.
- Driving via the A20 side, Lee or Grove Park can be simplest when bringing kit or dropping off a teenager.
- Public transport can work, but check the live route before choosing a class so the session still suits the family week.
- On-site parking helps if you want to stay close for the first session.
Related Downham routes
If you need more detail before booking, use these routes to separate parent reassurance, class prices, beginner support and paid private coaching.
Parents
Safety, supervision and first-session questions for parents.
Kids boxing
The wider junior route for children and younger teenagers.
Classes and prices
Pay-as-you-go class route, price cards and no-contract detail.
Paid PT
Private coaching by WhatsApp when group class is not the right first step.
START WITH THE JUNIOR GROUP TRIAL
Book the scheduled group-class trial, tell us your teenager's age and experience, and let the coaches point you to the right junior route. Use paid PT only when private coaching is the goal.
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.
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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