Kids from age 7
Junior Recreational is the usual first group route for children. It focuses on listening, stance, guard, movement, bags, pads and controlled effort in a supervised room.
Kids boxing routeForest Hill to the Kidbrooke gym
Boxing classes near Forest Hill with a clear first-class choice
Choose the right first route from Forest Hill: kids boxing, adult beginners, women-specific boxing, fitness training or paid personal 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 proper boxing coaching, better fitness and no pressure to spar on day one.
Beginner routeWomen and fitness routes
Women can start with the women-only class or a mixed adult route. Fitness-focused adults can train through boxing skill and consistency.
Women-specific routeIf you are looking for boxing classes near Forest Hill, the useful question is not just which gym appears closest on a map. It is which first session fits the person training. Honour and Glory is the club in Kidbrooke for Forest Hill families, beginners, women and adults who want coached boxing rather than a vague gym workout. The gym has parking at the venue and practical travel options through Lewisham and Kidbrooke.
The main routes are simple. Children usually start with Junior Recreational from age 7. Adult beginners usually start with Adult Recreational. Women can choose the women-only class or mixed adult sessions. Fitness-focused adults train through boxing skill, bags, pads, movement and conditioning. Paid personal training is separate and enquiry led if you want private coaching rather than a group-class trial.
From Forest Hill, Honor Oak, Perry Vale, Sydenham and the Catford side, use the first visit to answer practical questions quickly. Can you get to the Kidbrooke gym calmly? Which class should you choose? Does the coach-led room feel right? Start with the route that matches the person training, then book the trial or message first if you are unsure.
First visit
Use the first class to choose properly
A good first visit should feel straightforward. 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 Forest Hill.
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-only class or paid PT is clearly better. If cost is part of the decision, check current prices before booking.
By car from Forest Hill
Use the South Circular toward Lewisham and Kidbrooke, then head for 122 Broad Walk. Check live traffic, leave time to park, and use the free parking at the Kidbrooke gym so the first session starts calmly rather than rushed.
Open driving directionsBy train or bus
Forest Hill visitors can use rail or bus links toward Lewisham and Kidbrooke, then check the final walk to the club. Use live travel before leaving, especially for evening classes and junior pick-up arrangements.
Open transit directionsPrice check before booking
Use the current prices route when cost is part of the decision. The free trial is for scheduled group classes only. Personal training is paid, private and arranged by enquiry rather than through the group trial flow.
Check pricesUnsure which start fits?
WhatsApp first if you are choosing for a nervous child, comparing group classes with paid PT, returning after time away or deciding between women-specific and mixed adult sessions.
Ask on WhatsAppHonour and Glory is a community boxing club in Kidbrooke with structured coaching for juniors, adult beginners, women, fitness-focused members and competitive pathways where suitable.
Forest Hill visitors can use one first group-class trial to check the room, coaching tone, parking, travel and whether training at the Kidbrooke gym fits real family or work routines.
Free trials stay with scheduled group classes. Paid personal training is separate, enquiry led and useful when a private start is better than joining a group straight away.
Helpful next checks
Compare the main routes before booking
Kids boxing near Forest Hill
Parent-first guidance for Junior Recreational from age 7, first-session checks, parking and paid PT boundaries.
Kids routeBeginner boxing near Forest Hill
A calm start for adults who want coaching without sparring pressure on day one.
Beginner routePersonal training in Forest Hill
Paid one-to-one, duo or trio coaching if a group class is not the right first step.
PT routeForest Hill questions before the first class
Is Honour and Glory close enough for Forest Hill members?
Yes. Most Forest Hill visitors can make the first class straightforward by checking parking, choosing the right group-class route and arriving early enough to meet the coach before training starts.
Which class should a Forest Hill 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-only class or a mixed adult route.
Is the Forest Hill trial free for personal training?
No. The free trial is for scheduled group classes. Personal training is paid and enquiry led, so use the Forest Hill PT route or WhatsApp if that is the better start.
Ready to test the Kidbrooke gym from Forest Hill?
Choose the right free group-class trial, or message first if paid personal training is the better start.
GETTING HERE FROM FOREST HILL
Our Location
Honour & Glory Boxing Club
122 Broad Walk
LondonSE3 8ND
By Car
31 minutes via the South Circular (A205) through Lewisham. Free parking at the venue.
By Bus
The 122 or 171 to Lewisham, then 178 or 286 to Kidbrooke. About 40-45 minutes.
By Train
Forest Hill to Kidbrooke via Lewisham (Southeastern). About 20 minutes - actually quicker than driving!
Travel Times
- Forest Hill31 min drive 62 min public transport (Bus 122)
- Lewisham15 min drive 37 min public transport (Bus 122)
- Brockley20 min drive 55 min public transport (Southeastern to Kidbrooke)
- Catford22 min drive 52 min public transport (Bus 54 + 89)
Nearby landmarks
Sense-check the route from Forest Hill
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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