Local landmarks
Eltham Palace
A high-recognition Eltham landmark for placing the club route from SE9 and the wider Eltham side of Greenwich.
Older junior route
TEEN BOXING NEAR NEW ELTHAM
For New Eltham families choosing between a first junior group class, steady boxing development and a competitive pathway only when coaches judge it suitable.
Teen boxing near New Eltham has two separate questions. First, what is the safest and clearest group-class start for an older junior? Second, if they are serious about the sport, when should the family ask about competitive training? Those decisions should happen in that order.
Honour and Glory trains juniors at the Kidbrooke gym, 122 Broad Walk, SE3 8ND. The New Eltham source lists a practical drive through Eltham, free parking at the venue and a direct bus option towards Kidbrooke. That matters for teenagers because progress depends on a route the family can actually keep using.
For most teenagers, the first route is a scheduled Junior Recreational group-class trial. It lets coaches see how they listen, move, reset and respond to correction without asking the family to make a competition decision before the young boxer has found their feet.
Junior Competitive is available where the boxer is suitable for more committed training. It is not a first-session promise. Coaches need to see consistency, attention, control and attitude before that pathway makes sense.
Parent decision support
What to decide before booking
A good first class should help you read the room, the journey and your teenager's response to coaching. You do not need to decide on competition before the trial.
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.
Travel fit
From New Eltham, check the drive, bus option, parking and pick-up plan before judging whether the class can become a steady habit.
Class routes
Recreational first, competitive only when it fits
The recreational class is the best starting point for most New Eltham teenagers because it answers the real first question: does this young person suit a coached boxing room? A trial should make the next step clearer without creating pressure.
Some teenagers arrive already focused on amateur boxing. That is useful information, not a guarantee. Competitive training needs regular attendance, safe control, coach trust and a parent who understands the pathway.
If your teenager needs individual attention before joining a group, use the paid New Eltham 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 older juniors and teenage beginners. 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 New Eltham PTUse this only if your teenager needs private coaching rather than a group-class trial.
Getting here
Getting to the Kidbrooke gym from New Eltham
The club is at 122 Broad Walk in Kidbrooke. The New Eltham location source lists a 14-minute drive through Eltham and free parking at the venue. The 161 bus towards Kidbrooke can also work for older teenagers or families who do not want to drive.
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 logistics are 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 makes the decision harder.
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 the next class.
Related New Eltham routes
If the teenager route is close but not quite the right question, use these pages to choose by age, price, competitive ambition or private coaching need.
Kids boxing
Parent decision support for the wider junior route.
Competitive boxing
The source route for juniors once coaches judge readiness.
Classes and prices
Check current group class routes, prices and the no-contract model.
Parents guide
First-session questions, safety boundaries and how to choose a junior route.
Beginners
Useful if the teenager or parent wants a calmer first-class explanation.
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 towards the right next step.
GETTING HERE FROM NEW ELTHAM
Our Location
Honour & Glory Boxing Club
122 Broad Walk
LondonSE3 8ND
By Car
14 minutes via Eltham High Street and Shooters Hill Road. Free parking at the venue.
By Bus
The 161 runs from New Eltham to Kidbrooke. Direct route, about 20 minutes.
By Train
New Eltham to Kidbrooke via Lewisham - about 20 minutes. Or drive, it's just as quick.
Travel Times
- New Eltham14 min drive 41 min public transport (Bus 132 from Eltham)
- Eltham8 min drive 18 min public transport (Bus 132/286)
- Lee10 min drive 32 min public transport (Bus 178)
- Mottingham13 min drive 30 min public transport (Bus 161)
- New Eltham Station14 min drive 41 min public transport (Southeastern to Kidbrooke)
- Sidcup18 min drive 35 min public transport (Bus 286)
Nearby landmarks
Sense-check the route from New Eltham
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.
Schools and colleges
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
A Well Hall and Eltham-side family reference point for checking junior class routes to the Kidbrooke gym.
Community venues
The Oaks Eltham
An Eltham-side local reference point for adults checking practical routes to the club from SE9.
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.
Stations and transport
Kidbrooke Station
The closest rail landmark for the club, with the final journey on foot or local bus towards Broad Walk.
Schools and colleges
Thomas Tallis School
A nearby secondary school reference point for parents comparing after-school sport, youth boxing and transport to Kidbrooke.
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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