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.
Youth boxing route
TEEN BOXING NEAR HAYES
A practical route for Hayes teenagers: start with the right junior class, keep competition coach-led, and separate free group-class trials from paid private coaching.
Teen boxing near Hayes is usually a joint decision. A teenager may want skill, fitness, a harder challenge, or a route into amateur boxing. A parent usually wants a coached room, sensible boundaries, clear first-session expectations and a journey that can work after school.
Honour and Glory trains from the club in Kidbrooke, not a Hayes high-street studio. That makes the travel decision part of the class decision. Hayes families often compare the drive through Bromley and the A20 with the rail route via Lewisham, then decide whether the first trial should be a parent drop-off, a stayed session, or an older teenager travelling with support.
For most teenagers, Junior Recreational is the right opening route. It gives them boxing fundamentals, coach feedback and a proper class rhythm without making competition the starting point. Junior Competitive exists for suitable older juniors, but it follows attendance, maturity and coach judgement.
Parent checks
Start with the route your teenager can actually use
A good first choice balances age, motivation, maturity and travel. Use these checks before you book a free group-class trial or ask about competition.
Class fit
Junior Recreational is the normal first route. It lets coaches see how your teenager listens, moves and handles the pace of the room.
Motivation
Some teenagers want fitness, some want skill, and some ask about bouts. The first session should reveal the right level without forcing the outcome.
Readiness
Competitive work depends on control, attention and commitment. Aggression is not the measure coaches look for.
Travel
Hayes is workable by car and possible by rail via Lewisham, but the route should fit the class your teenager wants to try.
Class routes
Recreational first, competitive when ready
Junior Recreational is the right first choice for most teenagers from Hayes. It covers boxing basics, footwork, bag work, controlled partner drills and coach feedback. It also gives parents a grounded view of how the coaching room feels before they think about longer-term membership.
Junior Competitive is more selective. It is not a shortcut to a bout, and it is not a label to use before coaches have seen the young boxer train. If your teenager is motivated by amateur boxing, start with the group trial and ask what the coaches need to see next.
Paid personal training can help when a teenager needs private technical support, a quieter introduction or a specific one-to-one goal. It is not part of the free group-class trial. Use WhatsApp or the Hayes PT route if private coaching is the right question.
Current junior class facts
Junior RecreationalAges 7-16Mon/Wed/Fri 5-6pm from 31 AugustThe normal first group-class route for most Hayes teenagers. Junior CompetitiveAges 10-16Mon/Wed/Fri 6:00-7:30pmFor juniors who are ready for a more committed pathway, subject to coach judgement. Paid PTUse this only if private coaching is the goal. Group-class trials and PT enquiries are separate.
First session
What should a Hayes teenager expect?
The first session should feel structured. Coaches explain what to practise, correct the basics and watch how the young boxer responds. A teenager does not need to arrive fit, experienced or ready to spar to take a useful first step.
Bring comfortable sports clothes, trainers and water. If your teenager does not own wraps or gloves yet, ask before buying a full kit list. The opening visit is about understanding the class, the pace and the coaching style.
If your teenager is nervous, say that when booking. If they are keen on competition, say that too, but keep the first session grounded: learn the room, take feedback, then ask what route makes sense.
Hayes travel basics
- Training is at 122 Broad Walk, Kidbrooke, SE3 8ND.
- Driving from Hayes usually means heading through Bromley and towards the A20 before Kidbrooke.
- Public transport is possible via Lewisham, but parents should check the return route around the specific class they want.
- On-site parking helps if a parent wants to stay close for the first visit.
Related Hayes routes
If you need more detail before booking, use these routes to separate parent reassurance, class prices, beginner support and paid private coaching.
Parents
Safety, supervision and first-session questions for parents.
Kids boxing
The wider junior route for children and younger teenagers.
Classes and prices
Pay-as-you-go class route, price cards and no-contract detail.
Beginners
Support for first-timers who want a slower start.
Paid PT
Private coaching by WhatsApp when group class is not the right first step.
START WITH THE RIGHT JUNIOR TRIAL
Book the scheduled group-class trial, tell us your teenager's age and experience, and let the coaches point you to the right junior route.
GETTING HERE FROM HAYES
Our Location
Honour & Glory Boxing Academy
122 Broad Walk
LondonSE3 8ND
By Car
18 minutes via the A232 to Bromley then the A20 towards Kidbrooke. Free parking at the venue.
By Bus
Bus 119 or 146 towards Bromley, then connect to Eltham and Kidbrooke. Takes about 55 minutes.
By Train
Hayes to Kidbrooke via Lewisham on Southeastern trains. About 40 minutes with one change plus an 8-minute walk.
Travel Times
- Hayes18 min drive 50 min public transport (Southeastern via Lewisham)
- Beckenham16 min drive 40 min public transport (Southeastern via Lewisham)
- West Wickham21 min drive 55 min public transport (Southeastern via Lewisham)
- Bromley24 min drive 57 min public transport (Southeastern via Lewisham)
Nearby landmarks
Sense-check the route from Hayes
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.
Stations and transport
Kidbrooke Station
The closest rail landmark for the club, with the final journey on foot or local bus towards Broad Walk.
OUR CLASSES
Structured classes run through the week, with Open Boxing on Thursday evenings and Sundays
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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; Sat 9:00-10:00am
£10/session
View →Adult Competitive
17+
Coach-assessed competitive training for adults with the foundations, consistency and experience for the squad route.
Mon/Wed/Fri 7:30-9:00pm; Sat 9:00-10:00am
£10/session; team sessions from £5 after coach invite
View →Junior Recreational
7-16
Learn proper boxing technique, improve fitness and self-confidence. No experience needed.
Mon/Wed/Fri 5-6pm from 31 August
£8.50/session
View →Junior Competitive
10-16
Coach-assessed competitive training for juniors aged 10-16, after the right recreational foundation or experience review.
Mon/Wed/Fri 6:00-7:30pm
£8.50/session; team sessions from £5 after coach invite
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
Ask before bringing under-18s
Uncoached gym time for boxers who can train independently. Bags, floor work and conditioning.
Thu 6-9pm; Sun 9am-12pm
£10/session
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