What age is teen boxing at H&G?

Teenagers usually train through Junior Recreational from age 7 to 16, with Junior Competitive from age 10 where suitable.

Does a teenager have to compete?

No. Most teenagers start recreationally. Competition is a later pathway decision made with coaches and parents.

Where are teen boxing classes in Kidbrooke?

Classes are at Honour and Glory Boxing Club, 122 Broad Walk, Kidbrooke, SE3 8ND.

Youth boxing route

TEEN BOXING IN KIDBROOKE

For older juniors who are ready for structured coaching, clearer progression and a route towards amateur boxing when the time is right.

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Teen boxing at H&G gives older juniors a proper training route. A new seven-year-old, a ten-year-old ready to train more seriously, and a fifteen-year-old asking about amateur boxing all need different levels of guidance.

Honour and Glory runs junior training at 122 Broad Walk in Kidbrooke. Junior Recreational is the normal entry point for most teenagers. It teaches stance, guard, footwork, bag work, pad work, listening, control and effort in a coached environment. It is not pressure to fight.

Junior Competitive is available from age 10 where suitable. That route is for young boxers who show consistency, readiness and the right attitude for more serious work. The decision should involve the coaches, the parent and the young boxer, not a pushy sales line.

Junior boxing pathway at Honour and Glory Boxing Club — Teenagers start with coaching fundamentals first. Competition is a later pathway decision.

For parents

What to decide before booking

The right route depends on age, temperament, experience and whether your teenager wants recreation, fitness, skill or competition.

Age

Junior Recreational covers ages 7 to 16. Junior Competitive starts from age 10 where suitable.

Experience

No boxing background is needed for the recreational route. Competition readiness comes later.

Temperament

A good junior boxer listens, tries, resets and learns. Aggression is not the starting point.

Goal

Fitness, skill, confidence in the room, or competition all need slightly different coaching emphasis.

Class routes

Recreational first, competitive when ready

For most teenagers, Junior Recreational is the right starting point. It gives them the structure of a real boxing class without requiring them to make a competition decision before they understand the sport.

Some older juniors arrive already highly motivated. They may want amateur boxing from the start. Even then, the coaches need to see how they move, listen, respond to correction and handle the room before deciding where they fit.

The local Kidbrooke advantage is practical. If a teenager can get to training consistently, the sport has a chance to become a routine rather than a novelty.

Which page should you read next?

Kids boxingParent decision page for children and juniors aged 7 to 16. Junior RecreationalThe normal first class route for most teenagers. Amateur boxingThe more serious pathway if competition becomes the aim.

Getting here

Broad Walk is the local route for SE3 teenagers

The gym is at 122 Broad Walk, close to Kidbrooke Village, Cator Park, Sutcliffe Park and Kidbrooke station. Free parking helps with drop-off and pick-up. Local bus routes make it practical for older teenagers travelling independently.

For a first session, arrive a little early, bring comfortable sports clothes, trainers and water. We can help with gloves at the start, but regular members should plan to get wraps and gloves once they know they are staying.

If your teenager is nervous, say that when booking. A good first session should give them a clear read on the room, not make them feel thrown in.

Good signs after a trial

They understood what the coach was asking them to practise.
They felt challenged but not embarrassed.
They can explain one thing they learned.
They want to go back without being forced.

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Related Kidbrooke routes

Parents guide

Parent reassurance, first-session questions and class choice.

Amateur boxing

The competition route for juniors and adults.

Classes and prices

Pay-as-you-go pricing, class routes and no-contract details.

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.

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