Book Junior Recreational
The usual first group class for Forest Hill children and teenagers, with basic boxing skills, listening, movement and controlled effort.
Junior RecreationalForest Hill parent decision support
A Forest Hill parent guide to the first kids boxing trial
Choose Junior Recreational, check the first visit properly and use paid PT only when a private start is genuinely better.
Choose your route
Start with the class that matches the person training
Check the room
Use the first visit to watch how your child listens, settles, responds to correction and handles the pace of a coached group.
Ask about paid PT
Choose paid PT when a child needs a private start, individual correction or a smaller setting before joining a group class.
Paid PTForest Hill parents usually need a practical answer, not a sales pitch. Is the class safe enough to try? Which route fits a child who has never boxed? What happens if they are nervous? At Honour and Glory, Junior Recreational is the usual first group-class route for children aged 7 to 16 at the Kidbrooke gym.
The first trial should help you check the room. Look for clear instructions, supervised effort, simple boxing basics, sensible pacing and how your child responds to correction. The class should not feel like a promise of competition, quick confidence fixes or a rush into sparring. It should show whether regular junior training is a good fit.
If your child needs a slower introduction, individual attention or family-specific support, paid personal training can be discussed separately. Keep the free trial focused on scheduled group classes, and use WhatsApp first if you are unsure which start is right.
First visit
What parents should decide after the trial
After the first class, keep the decision grounded. Did your child feel safe enough to learn? Did they follow instructions? Was the travel and parking workable? Did the coach give clear basics rather than vague encouragement? Those answers matter more than whether your child looked polished on day one.
If the group route fits, continue with Junior Recreational. If your child needs more individual help, ask about paid PT. If your child is older and already serious, the coach can explain later competitive steps when the basics and commitment are clearer.
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
The main junior route for parents ready to book or compare class details.
Kids routeJunior Recreational
Current class route for the usual first group start for children aged 7 to 16.
Class detailsPrices
Check current group class and paid PT pricing before comparing routes.
Check pricesForest Hill questions before the first class
Which class should my child try first?
Junior Recreational is the normal first group route for children aged 7 to 16.
Should we book PT instead?
Use paid PT if your child needs a private start, individual correction or a slower route into group training.
What should I check on the first visit?
Check coach clarity, supervision, safe effort, travel, parking and whether your child settles into the class.
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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