Junior Recreational first
The usual starting point for Forest Hill children and teenagers. It focuses on listening, movement, balance, stance, guard, bags, pads and controlled effort.
Junior RecreationalForest Hill parents and juniors
Kids boxing near Forest Hill for a calm first trial
A parent-first way to test Junior Recreational before choosing regular boxing for a child or teenager from Forest Hill.
Choose your route
Start with the class that matches the person training
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 PTFor Forest Hill parents, kids boxing is not only about finding the nearest activity. The real question is whether the class 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 from Forest Hill.
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.
First visit
What to check at the first junior class
Arrive early enough for your child to settle, meet the coach and understand where to stand. The first class should be about clear basics and safe effort, not rushing a child into sparring or competition. Watch whether your child listens, moves, responds to correction and wants to come back.
If your child is nervous, very new to group sport, older and already ambitious, or likely to need more individual support, message before booking. The free trial is for group classes. Paid PT is available separately when a private start would be more suitable.
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
Forest Hill parent guide
How parents can choose between Junior Recreational, paid PT and asking the coach before booking.
Parent guidePrices
Check current class and PT prices before comparing group training with private coaching.
Check pricesMain Forest Hill route
Compare kids, beginners, women, fitness and paid PT from one local starting point.
Area routeForest Hill questions before the first class
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 the first class?
Parents should use the first visit to check the room, coach instructions and whether the class is right for their child.
Ready to book a junior trial 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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