Adult Recreational
The usual first group class for adults who want boxing coaching, fitness and a clear route into training.
Adult class detailsAdult beginner route
Beginner boxing near Northumberland Heath with no experience needed
Start with Adult Recreational if you want real boxing coaching, better fitness and a first class that explains the basics clearly.
If you are starting boxing from Northumberland Heath, the first class should remove guesswork. You should know where to go, what to bring, how the class starts and that you will not be pushed into sparring just because you turned up. No previous experience is needed for the group route. Adult Recreational at Honour and Glory is the usual group route for adults who want proper coaching without pretending they already know what they are doing.
The class is built around boxing skill and fitness together: stance, guard, footwork, pads, bags, skipping, movement and rounds of coach-led work. You do not need to be fit first. You need to be willing to listen, try the basics and let the coach set the pace. If the group environment feels too much at first, paid personal training is available as a separate route.
For Northumberland Heath visitors, the practical question is whether the Kidbrooke gym is easy enough to reach at the time you would train. Use the first visit to test the drive, parking, arrival rhythm and class pace before deciding how often you want to train.
Choose your route
Start with the class that matches the person training
Women-specific option
Women who prefer a women-specific start can compare that route before booking the first class.
Women-specific routePaid PT if needed
Choose paid PT if you want a quieter start, injury-aware support or direct one to one feedback before joining a group.
PT optionsFirst visit
How to judge the first beginner class
A useful first class gives you enough structure to keep going. You should leave knowing what stance and guard mean, how the coach gives corrections, whether the pace is manageable and whether the Kidbrooke gym feels like somewhere you can train regularly from Northumberland Heath. Do not judge the session by how tired you are alone. Judge it by whether the coaching made boxing clearer.
If you feel nervous, arrive early and tell the coach. If you are returning after time away, start steady. If you care about price, check the current prices before booking. The free trial covers scheduled group classes, while personal training is paid and should be chosen deliberately.
By car from Northumberland Heath
Allow around 13 minutes in normal traffic from Northumberland Heath towards the club in Kidbrooke. The simple plan is to check live traffic, leave enough time to park at 122 Broad Walk and arrive without rushing the first conversation with the coach.
Open driving directionsBy public transport
Public transport can work from Barnehurst and nearby stops, but it normally needs more planning than driving. Check live directions before leaving so the final walk and class arrival are calm rather than tight.
Open transit directionsWhen price matters
Check current prices if you are comparing group classes with paid private coaching. The free trial is for scheduled group classes only, while personal training is paid and enquiry led.
Check pricesIf you are unsure
Message the club if you are choosing for a nervous child, returning after time away, or deciding whether a group class or private coaching is the better first move.
Ask on WhatsAppAdult Recreational is the normal beginner group route for adults aged 17 and over, using current class details on the main class page.
The first class is not a sparring test. It is a coached introduction to movement, pads, bags and the training rhythm.
Northumberland Heath beginners can use WhatsApp before booking if they are unsure whether group training or paid PT is the better start.
Helpful next checks
Compare the main routes before booking
Main Northumberland Heath route
Start with the area overview if you want to compare kids, adults, women, fitness and PT routes side by side.
Area overviewCurrent prices
Use the price page when cost, trial type or group versus PT choice is part of the decision.
Check pricesPersonal training
Use paid one to one, duo or trio coaching if a private start is more suitable than a group trial.
PT optionsNorthumberland Heath beginners questions before the first class
Do I need to be fit before starting?
No. Adult Recreational is there to help adults build boxing skill and fitness together. Start steady and let the coach set the pace.
Will I have to spar in my first class?
No. Beginners are not expected to spar on day one. The first class is about basics, coaching fit and learning the room.
What should I bring from Northumberland Heath?
Bring comfortable training clothes, water and enough arrival time. Message the club if you are unsure about gloves or any personal circumstances.
Book a beginner group trial from Northumberland Heath
Choose the right free group-class trial, or message first if paid personal training is the better start.
GETTING HERE FROM NORTHUMBERLAND HEATH
Our Location
Honour & Glory Boxing Club
122 Broad Walk
LondonSE3 8ND
By Car
13 minutes via the A220 to the A2 towards Kidbrooke. Free parking at the venue.
By Bus
Bus 89 towards Bexleyheath then connect to Eltham and Kidbrooke. Takes about 40 minutes.
By Train
Barnehurst station to Kidbrooke via Lewisham on Southeastern trains. About 25 minutes plus an 8-minute walk.
Travel Times
- Northumberland Heath13 min drive 35 min public transport (Southeastern from Barnehurst)
- Barnehurst12 min drive 30 min public transport (Southeastern)
- Bexleyheath15 min drive 32 min public transport (Bus 89)
- Slade Green15 min drive 38 min public transport (Southeastern)
- Erith21 min drive 45 min public transport (Southeastern via Lewisham)
Nearby landmarks
Sense-check the route from Northumberland Heath
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.
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.
Local landmarks
Charlton House
A Charlton landmark for visitors comparing the route from SE7, Woolwich Common and Greenwich side neighbourhoods.
Parks and open spaces
Eltham Common
A Shooters Hill and Eltham open-space landmark for people comparing nearby fitness, sport and travel routes.
Hospitals and healthcare
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
A major Woolwich and Charlton landmark that helps people place the club when travelling from the eastern side of Greenwich borough.
Local landmarks
Severndroog Castle
A Shooters Hill landmark that helps visitors place the gym relative to the hill, Oxleas Wood and Woolwich side routes.
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 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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