Parent-first junior route

Kids boxing near Eltham

A clear way for Eltham parents to test Junior Recreational before choosing regular boxing for a child or teenager.

For Eltham parents, kids boxing is not just about finding the nearest activity. The first question is whether the room is structured, supervised and right for your child. Honour and Glory runs junior boxing at the Kidbrooke gym, with Junior Recreational as the usual group-class start for children aged 7 to 16.

The first trial should be a practical check. Does your child listen to the coach? Can they follow simple instructions? Do they settle into stance, guard, footwork, bags and pads without being pushed too fast? Parents can use that first session to judge fit before deciding whether regular training makes sense.

Junior Competitive is a later pathway for young boxers who are ready for a more committed route. It is not something to promise on day one. If your child needs private help, a slower introduction or a family-specific arrangement, use paid personal training rather than the free group-class trial.

Use the links below to choose by person and purpose before booking. If you are choosing for a child, start with the junior route. If you are new as an adult, start with the beginner route. If you want women-specific training, use the women's route. If price or private coaching matters, check the current prices or the Eltham PT route first.

Junior boxing class training supervised drills near Eltham
Use the first junior trial to check instructions, supervision, controlled effort and whether your child is ready for a group class.

Choose the right first route

Normal first step

Junior Recreational is the usual starting point for most Eltham children and teenagers. It focuses on listening, movement, balance, stance, bags, pads and controlled effort.

Junior Recreational

Parent checks

Use the trial to check supervision, coach clarity, parking, pick-up, drop-off and whether your child can handle the group pace.

Private route if needed

Paid PT can suit children who need a slower introduction, individual correction or a smaller setting before joining a group class.

Paid PT

Plan the first visit from Eltham

The Kidbrooke gym is at 122 Broad Walk, SE3 8ND. By car from Eltham, allow for the short A2 route and use the venue parking. By public transport, check the 132 or 286 bus route, or train to Kidbrooke and the final walk. If the travel, price or class fit is uncertain, message before booking.

Getting here from Eltham

Allow for the short drive to the Kidbrooke gym and use the free parking at the venue. By public transport, check the 132 or 286 route or train to Kidbrooke before setting off.

What to bring

Bring water, comfortable sports clothing and trainers. Gloves can be discussed with the club if you are new and unsure what to buy.

When to ask first

Message on WhatsApp if your child is nervous, has never done a group sport, is younger in the age range or needs help choosing between group class and paid PT.

Questions before you book

What age can my child start?

Junior Recreational is the normal group route for children aged 7 to 16.

Will my child have to spar?

No. A first group trial is about basics, listening, movement, bags and pads, not pressure to spar.

Can parents watch?

Parents should use the first visit to check the room, the coach instructions and whether the class is right for their child.

Start with the right first class

Book a free scheduled group-class trial from Eltham, or message first if you need help choosing between group boxing and paid personal training.

GETTING HERE FROM ELTHAM

Our Location

Honour & Glory Boxing Club

122 Broad Walk

LondonSE3 8ND

By Car

Head north on Well Hall Road to the A2. Take the Kidbrooke exit. We're on Broad Walk - about 8 minutes total. Free parking at the venue.

By Bus

The 286 runs from Eltham High Street to Kidbrooke. Get off at Broad Walk - we're right there. About 15 minutes door to door.

By Train

Eltham to Kidbrooke is one stop on Southeastern trains. Then an 8-minute walk south to the gym.

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