BEGINNER BOXING CLASSES NEAR KIDBROOKE
New to boxing? Start at the Kidbrooke gym with clear coaching and no pressure to spar.
Starting boxing can feel like a bigger step than joining a normal gym. You may not know what to bring, whether you are fit enough, or whether everyone else will already know what they are doing. At Honour and Glory in Kidbrooke, beginners are expected.
You do not need to be fit before you start. The first job is to teach the basics properly: how to stand, how to move, how to hold your guard, how to throw straight punches and how to work safely on bags and pads. You are not judged for being new. You are coached from where you are.
ADULT BEGINNERS
The main adult route for complete beginners travelling from Kidbrooke. 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 optionsBeginner route
The first few sessions should make boxing less mysterious
A good beginner class is clear, not chaotic. You should know what you are practising, why it matters and what to work on next.
For adults in Kidbrooke, that usually means starting with Adult Recreational. You will learn stance, guard, straight punches, simple combinations, bag work, pad work and conditioning. No one expects you to look polished on day one.
For juniors, the correct starting route is Junior Recreational from age 7. It is not a smaller version of the adult class. It is built around listening, balance, coordination and safe boxing habits before anything more serious.
Adults
Use the free class trial if you want to try a group session and see whether the club environment fits.
Juniors
Start with Junior Recreational. Sparring and competition are later pathway decisions, not day-one assumptions.
Private coaching
Use PT separately if you want paid one-to-one correction before joining a group or alongside class training.
GETTING HERE FROM KIDBROOKE
4 MIN BY CAR
Free parking on site. Drop-off and pick-up is straightforward.
17 MIN BY TRANSPORT
Via Bus 335. 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 Kidbrooke? +
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 Kidbrooke to your gym? +
We are 4 minutes from Kidbrooke by car. By public transport it takes around 17 minutes via Bus 335. 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 Kidbrooke starts with the basics: stance, guard, footwork and the jab. If you are coming from Kidbrooke, 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 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)
- Eltham8 min drive 18 min public transport (Bus 132/286)
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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