Junior Recreational first
This is the normal first group class for children from age 7. It gives the coach a safe way to assess listening, movement and pace.
Junior class detailsParents choosing from Northumberland Heath
Kids boxing near Northumberland Heath for a calm first class
Start with the junior group route if your child needs structured coaching, clear boundaries and a first visit that shows whether the Kidbrooke gym is the right fit.
For Northumberland Heath parents, the first decision is usually practical and emotional at the same time. You want a class that is structured enough to feel safe, serious enough to justify the time and clear enough that your child knows what to do when they walk in. Honour and Glory gives you that check through the Junior Recreational route at the club in Kidbrooke.
Children normally start with Junior Recreational from age 7. The class is for learning the basics properly: listening, stance, guard, movement, bags, pads, simple combinations and coach-led effort. It is not a promise of instant confidence or a shortcut to competition. It is a supervised group setting where the coach can see whether boxing is a good fit and where your child can experience the room before you commit.
The Northumberland Heath to Kidbrooke trip works best when parents treat the first session as a full trial of the routine. Check traffic, arrive a few minutes early, park calmly and speak to the coach if your child is anxious, very new to sport or likely to need a slower start.
Choose your route
Start with the class that matches the person training
Parent decision support
Use the first visit to check the coaching tone, room discipline, parking and whether your child wants to come back.
Parents routePrivate coaching only if needed
Paid junior PT can suit specific cases, but most children should try the group route first unless the coach advises otherwise.
PT optionsFirst visit
What to look for in the first junior session
The first junior session should make the routine visible. Watch how the coach explains the work, how your child responds to corrections and whether the class pace is firm without being chaotic. A good first class is not about proving toughness. It is about checking whether your child can listen, try the basics and leave with a clear sense of what training feels like.
If your child is nervous, say so before the session. If they already play sport, do not assume they should jump straight into a harder pathway. Junior Recreational is the cleaner start because it lets the coach see their movement, attention and attitude in the right setting.
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 WhatsAppJunior group trials are for scheduled classes, not private coaching. Book the group trial if you want to test the normal junior route.
The club in Kidbrooke has on-site parking, which matters for Northumberland Heath parents managing school bags, gloves, siblings and evening timing.
Competitive routes are for suitable juniors later. The first step is learning the room, the basics and whether your child wants regular coaching.
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 parents questions before the first class
What age can children start from Northumberland Heath?
Junior Recreational is the normal group route from age 7. If your child is younger or needs a special route, message the club rather than booking the wrong class.
Does my child need boxing experience first?
No. The junior group route is designed for children learning basics, movement, listening and controlled effort.
Should we book PT before trying a class?
Usually no. Most children should start with the group trial unless there is a specific reason to ask about paid private coaching first.
Book a junior 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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