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.
Competitive pathway
AMATEUR BOXING IN KIDBROOKE
The competitive pathway at the Broad Walk gym, for Kidbrooke juniors and adults who are ready to train with more intent.
For Kidbrooke boxers, the amateur route is not a vague promise about fighting one day. It starts in the same room on Broad Walk: footwork, guard, straight shots, bag rounds, pad work, listening and repeat attendance.
The advantage of being local is frequency. A boxer who can get to the gym after school, after work or at weekends has a better chance of building the habits that matter: turning up, taking correction, recovering properly and learning when to push.
If you are new, the first class is a coached read. Coaches will decide whether Adult Recreational, Junior Recreational, Junior Competitive or Adult Competitive is the right starting level. Sparring and bouts come later, when the work justifies them.
Pathway
How Kidbrooke boxers move towards competition
The route is built around readiness, not bravado: class habits first, sharper technical work next, then sparring and bout preparation when appropriate.
1
Foundation
Stance, guard, footwork, straight punches, bag work and basic pad rounds.
2
Consistency
Regular attendance, cleaner technique, sharper fitness and coach feedback.
3
Sparring readiness
Technical sparring is introduced only when the coach believes it is useful and safe.
4
Bout preparation
Fight-specific rounds, equipment checks, registration steps and coach-led preparation.
Junior Competitive
For juniors aged 10 to 16 who are ready for a more committed boxing route. Most children start in Junior Recreational first. Coaches, parents and the young boxer should all be comfortable before competition becomes the focus.
- Junior Recreational starts from age 7.
- Junior Competitive starts from age 10 where suitable.
- Competition is earned through consistency and readiness.
- Parents can use the trial route to speak to coaches first.
Adult Competitive
For adults aged 17 and over who want to train with competition in mind. Complete beginners can still start at H&G, but the correct first step may be Adult Recreational until the fundamentals are in place.
- Adult Recreational is the safer first step for most new adults.
- Adult Competitive adds harder rounds and more specific preparation.
- PT can support the route when individual technical work is needed.
- The coach decides when sparring or competition makes sense.
Local practicalities
Why the Kidbrooke location matters for amateurs
Competitive boxing is a consistency game. If the gym is local, it is easier to train before work, after school, after college or around family commitments. Broad Walk is close to Kidbrooke Village, Sutcliffe Park and local bus routes, with free parking on site.
That does not mean every Kidbrooke visitor should choose the competitive class immediately. It means the gym can support the serious route once the boxer has shown consistency, control and coachability.
For younger members, parents should start with the junior route and have a direct conversation with the coaches. For adults, the free group trial is a useful first read on the room, the standards and the training style.
Start here if...
- You or your child already enjoy boxing and want a more serious pathway.
- You understand that competition takes months of consistent training.
- You want coaching standards, not just hard exercise.
- You are prepared to let coaches decide when sparring and bouts are appropriate.
GETTING HERE FROM KIDBROOKE
Our Location
Honour & Glory Boxing Club
122 Broad Walk
LondonSE3 8ND
By Car
Free parking is available at the youth centre. The gym is just off the A2 Rochester Way, with practical access from Kidbrooke Village, Sutcliffe Park and the Kidbrooke interchange.
By Bus
Routes 178, 286 and 335 stop within a short walk of the gym. The 335 is the direct bus link from Kidbrooke station.
By Train
Kidbrooke station is an 8-minute walk south on Kidbrooke Park Road. Southeastern services connect Kidbrooke with London Bridge, Lewisham and Eltham.
First visit route
122 Broad Walk, SE3 8ND
Use the exact Broad Walk address in maps. The gym is close to Kidbrooke Station, Kidbrooke Village and Sutcliffe Park, with on-site parking for drop-off, pick-up and adult trials.
8 min
walk from Kidbrooke Station
335 bus
direct local link
Free
parking on site
- Search for Honour and Glory Boxing Club or 122 Broad Walk.
- Arrive via Broad Walk rather than guessing from the postcode alone.
- If it is your first session, come a few minutes early so we can point you to the right class.
Travel Times
- Kidbrooke4 min drive 17 min public transport (Bus 335)
- Kidbrooke Village4 min drive 2 min public transport (Walk)
- Greenwich4 min drive 25 min public transport (Bus 132)
- Sutcliffe Park7 min drive 7 min public transport (Walk)
- Blackheath7 min drive 24 min public transport (Bus 89)
- IKEA Greenwich / ODEON Greenwich7 min drive 34 min public transport (Bus 335/286)
- Eltham8 min drive 18 min public transport (Bus 132/286)
Nearby landmarks
Sense-check the route from Kidbrooke
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.
Sports venues
Sutcliffe Park Sports Centre
A familiar nearby sports reference point for Kidbrooke, Eltham, Blackheath and Greenwich families comparing regular activities.
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.
Schools and colleges
Thomas Tallis School
A nearby secondary school reference point for parents comparing after-school sport, youth boxing and transport to Kidbrooke.
Schools and colleges
Kidbrooke Park Primary School
A local primary school reference for families checking kids boxing routes around Kidbrooke and Blackheath.
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; 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 6-7pm from 1 July to 1 September
£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; 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
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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START WITH A COACHED READ
Book a class trial, tell the coaches you are interested in the amateur pathway, and let them point you to the right starting level.
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