BEGINNER BOXING CLASSES NEAR GREENWICH
Local beginner boxing guidance for Greenwich. Adults should use the adult beginner route; juniors should use Junior Recreational.
If you are searching for the best beginner boxing classes near Greenwich, start with the coaching rather than the postcode. Honour and Glory Boxing Club in Kidbrooke teaches complete beginners from stance, guard and footwork upwards. You do not need to be fit first, you do not need your own gloves, and you will not be pushed into sparring before you are ready.
The right beginner gym gives clear instruction, individual correction and a route beyond the first few sessions. That is the job of our recreational adults boxing class. If you want the full first-session guide before booking from Greenwich, read our adult beginner boxing guide. If you want individual correction before joining a group, use beginner boxing personal training.
ADULT BEGINNERS
The main adult route for complete beginners travelling from Greenwich. Covers what to expect, fitness level, contact and how the free trial works.
Read the adult beginner guideJUNIOR BEGINNERS
For children and teenagers aged 7-16 starting with non-contact coaching and structured basics.
View Junior RecreationalBEGINNERS GUIDE
Everything adult beginners need to know before the first session.
Read the adult beginner guidePRIVATE COACHING
Paid one-to-one coaching if you want a slower start or more correction.
View beginner PT optionsGreenwich beginner route
No experience, no kit, no sparring pressure
If you are coming from Greenwich as a complete beginner, your first job is not to look good. It is to learn the room: where to stand, how the rounds work, how the coach corrects you, and whether the class feels clear enough for you to come back.
Adults usually start with Adult Recreational or the adult beginner pathway. Juniors start separately through Junior Recreational. Private training is available, but the free group trial is for scheduled classes, not PT.
GETTING HERE FROM GREENWICH
10 MIN BY CAR
Free parking on site. Drop-off and pick-up is straightforward.
25 MIN BY TRANSPORT
Via Bus 178 or 286. Kidbrooke Station is nearby.
FREE PARKING
122 Broad Walk, Kidbrooke, SE3 8ND. On-site car park.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do I need experience to start boxing near Greenwich? +
No experience needed at all. Most of our members started as complete beginners. Our coaches teach you from scratch and adapt to your fitness level.
What should I bring to my first class? +
Comfortable workout clothes, trainers, and a water bottle. We provide all the equipment you need for your first few sessions. Book a trial so Anton knows you are coming, then come ready to work.
How do I get from Greenwich to your gym? +
We are 10 minutes from Greenwich by car. By public transport it takes around 25 minutes via Bus 178 or 286. Free parking is available at our Kidbrooke gym, 122 Broad Walk, SE3 8ND.
What does a boxing for beginners class involve? +
Your first beginner boxing class covers stance, guard, footwork, basic punches, bag work, pad work, and fitness conditioning. The aim is to teach real boxing safely, not to throw you into sparring before you are ready.
WHAT TO EXPECT AT YOUR FIRST SESSION
Your first beginner boxing class near Greenwich starts with the basics: stance, guard, footwork and the jab. If you are coming from Greenwich, start with the best class route and check how to get to the gym.
If you are an adult beginner, start with Adult Beginner Boxing. If you are booking for a child or teenager, use Junior Recreational.
All equipment is provided for the first few sessions. Bring comfortable workout clothes, trainers and a water bottle. Once you decide boxing is for you, our coaches can recommend the right gloves and hand wraps for your level.
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CLAIM YOUR FREE TRIAL
For Kidbrooke beginners, adults should start with Adult Beginner Boxing and juniors should start with Junior Recreational.
Honour and Glory Boxing Club
Honour and Glory is a boxing club in Kidbrooke, SE3, based at 122 Broad Walk. Beginner-friendly adult classes run with no joining fee and no contract. Junior group classes start from age 7.
Head coach Anton Pattenden holds a British Boxing Board of Control trainer licence. Free trials apply to scheduled group classes; personal training is arranged separately by enquiry.
Address
122 Broad Walk, Kidbrooke, London SE3 8ND
Classes
Adults, Women's, Junior Recreational, Junior Competitive
First session
Free. Book a trial so Anton knows you are coming.
GETTING HERE FROM GREENWICH
Our Location
Honour & Glory Boxing Club
122 Broad Walk
LondonSE3 8ND
By Car
Around 10 minutes by car from Greenwich town centre in normal traffic. Free parking is available at the gym on Broad Walk, just off the A2/Rochester Way route into Kidbrooke.
By Bus
Bus routes 178 and 286 connect Greenwich and Kidbrooke. Check the current route before travelling, then use Broad Walk / Kidbrooke as the final stop area.
By Train
Kidbrooke station is a short walk from the gym. From Greenwich, travel towards Kidbrooke and allow time for the final walk to the club.
Travel Times
- Greenwich10 min drive 25 min public transport (Bus 178 or 286)
- Greenwich town centre10 min drive 25 min public transport (Bus 178 or 286)
- Cutty Sark / Maritime Greenwich10 min drive 35 min public transport (Bus 286)
- Greenwich Park / Observatory10 min drive 35 min public transport (Bus 386/286)
- Deptford Bridge16 min drive 45 min public transport (Bus 177/DLR)
OUR CLASSES
Structured classes run through the week, with open sessions at weekends
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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