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.
Older junior route
BOXING FOR TEENAGERS NEAR LEE
A practical Lee route for parents choosing between a first junior class, steady training, and competitive boxing only when coaches agree it fits.
Teen boxing near Lee is usually a parent decision as much as a teenager decision. The young person may want fitness, skill, a serious sport, or a possible competition pathway. The parent needs to know the room is structured, the coaching is clear, and the first step does not force a fight decision too early.
Honour and Glory trains juniors at the Kidbrooke gym, 122 Broad Walk, SE3 8ND. From Lee, the trip is close enough to test properly: one stop by train to Kidbrooke, local buses around Lee Green and Kidbrooke, or a short drive with parking at the club.
The normal first route is a scheduled Junior Recreational group-class trial. It lets coaches see how your teenager listens, moves, resets and handles instruction. Junior Competitive is available when the young boxer is ready for a more committed pathway, but that should be judged through coaching, consistency and parent agreement rather than enthusiasm alone.
Parent decision support
What to decide before booking
Use the first session to check the coaching room, the travel fit and the route fit. You do not need to decide on competition before your teenager has tried the class.
Age and route
Junior Recreational covers ages 7-16. Junior Competitive covers ages 10-16 where competitive training is suitable.
Experience
No boxing background is needed for the recreational route. Previous sport can help, but coachability matters more than looking polished.
Temperament
The room suits teenagers who can listen, try, reset and accept correction. Aggression is not the starting point.
Logistics
A close route from Lee helps only if the class time, travel method and parent pick-up plan are realistic enough to repeat.
Class routes
Recreational first, competitive only when it fits
The recreational class is the safest first answer for most Lee teenagers because it tests the real basics: can they listen, work, control themselves and come back ready to learn again? That matters more than whether they already talk about fighting.
Some teenagers are ready for a serious competitive pathway later. Coaches need to see regular attendance, safe control, technical foundations and the right attitude before that move is sensible. Competition should be earned through training, not sold as the first hook.
If your teenager needs individual support before joining a group, use the paid Lee PT route or WhatsApp. Keep the free trial form for scheduled group classes.
Current junior class facts
Junior RecreationalAges 7-16. Mon/Wed/Fri 6-7pm from 1 July to 1 September. £8.50/session.Normal first route for teenage beginners and older juniors from Lee. Junior CompetitiveAges 10-16. Mon/Wed/Fri 6:00-7:30pm. £8.50/session; team sessions from £5 after coach invite.For juniors a coach judges suitable for more committed competitive training. Paid Lee PTUse this only if your teenager needs private coaching rather than a group-class trial.
Getting here
Getting to the Kidbrooke gym from Lee
The club is at 122 Broad Walk in Kidbrooke. Lee families can use the one-stop rail link to Kidbrooke, local bus routes through Lee Green and Kidbrooke, or drive when kit, school bags or pick-up timing make that easier.
For the first session, arrive early enough to find the room, bring comfortable sports clothing, trainers and water, and tell the coach if your teenager is brand new. We can help with gloves at the start, but regular members should plan for wraps and gloves once they know they are staying.
If the travel or class fit is uncertain, ask before booking. The goal is a first class that gives you and your teenager a clear read on the room, not a rushed arrival that clouds the decision.
Good signs after a trial
- They understood what the coach wanted them to practise.
- They felt challenged without being embarrassed.
- They can explain one technical thing they learned.
- They want to return for another class.
Related Lee routes
If the teenager route is not quite the right fit, use these Lee routes to choose the best next step without guessing.
Kids boxing
Parent decision support for the wider junior route.
Parents guide
First-session questions, safety boundaries and class choice.
Classes and prices
Check current class routes, prices and no-contract group training.
Junior Recreational
The usual first class route for older juniors and teenage beginners.
Competitive Boxing
Understand the more committed pathway when coaches judge readiness.
Paid PT
Private coaching for families who need individual support rather than a group trial.
START WITH THE RIGHT JUNIOR ROUTE
Book the group-class trial, tell us your teenager's age and experience, and let the coaches point you to the right next step.
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Our Location
Honour & Glory Boxing Club
122 Broad Walk
LondonSE3 8ND
By Car
Easy access via the A2 or local roads. Free parking available at our Kidbrooke gym, 122 Broad Walk, SE3 8ND.
By Bus
Bus 261 towards Lewisham, then 178 or 286 to Kidbrooke. About 35 minutes.
By Train
Lee to Kidbrooke is one stop on Southeastern trains - just 3 minutes. Then an 8-minute walk.
Travel Times
- Lee10 min drive 32 min public transport (Bus 178)
- Blackheath7 min drive 24 min public transport (Bus 89)
- Grove Park14 min drive 49 min public transport (Bus 178 via Lee Green)
- Lewisham15 min drive 37 min public transport (Bus 122)
- Hither Green18 min drive 46 min public transport (Bus 178 via Lee Green)
Nearby landmarks
Sense-check the route from Lee
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.
Hospitals and healthcare
Blackheath Hospital
A Blackheath and Lee landmark for adults and families checking the short route to Broad Walk.
Parks and open spaces
Manor House Gardens
A Lee and Hither Green landmark for families placing the Kidbrooke gym against nearby parks and bus routes.
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.
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.
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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