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.
BEGINNER BOXING CLASSES NEAR SIDCUP
A calm first route for Sidcup beginners who want coached boxing without guessing the class fit.
Sidcup beginners should judge boxing by the first coached session, not by whether they already feel fit or confident. The Kidbrooke gym is around 18 minutes by car from Sidcup, with free parking, so the useful first test is class pace, coaching tone and whether the group room feels clear enough to repeat.
Adult Recreational is the usual scheduled group route. Expect stance, guard, footwork, basic punches, pads or bags, and conditioning with coaching in the room. You do not need to spar on your first visit, and you do not need to arrive already in boxing shape.
If you want private correction, a quieter start or a fitness plan before joining a group, use the paid Sidcup personal training route. If you want to try the group format, book the free scheduled group-class trial.
ADULT BEGINNERS
The main adult route for complete beginners travelling from Sidcup. Covers what to expect, fitness level, contact and how the free trial works.
Read the adult beginner guideJUNIOR BEGINNERS
For children and teenagers aged 7-16 starting with non-contact coaching and structured basics.
View Junior RecreationalBEGINNERS GUIDE
Everything adult beginners need to know before the first session.
Read the adult beginner guidePRIVATE COACHING
Paid one-to-one coaching if you want a slower start or more correction.
View beginner PT optionsSidcup beginner route
Start with class fit, not a promise to transform overnight
The first class should tell you whether you understand the coaching, whether the pace is challenging but manageable and whether boxing gives you enough skill to stay engaged.
Use WhatsApp if you are unsure between Adult Recreational and paid PT. The free trial is for scheduled group classes; PT is paid, private and better for individual correction.
GETTING HERE FROM SIDCUP
18 MIN BY CAR
Free parking on site. Drop-off and pick-up is straightforward.
35 MIN BY TRANSPORT
Via Bus 286. Kidbrooke Station is nearby.
FREE PARKING
122 Broad Walk, Kidbrooke, SE3 8ND. On-site car park.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do I need experience to start boxing near Sidcup? +
No experience needed at all. Most of our members started as complete beginners. Our coaches teach you from scratch and adapt to your fitness level.
What should I bring to my first class? +
Comfortable workout clothes, trainers, and a water bottle. We provide all the equipment you need for your first few sessions. Book a trial so Anton knows you are coming, then come ready to work.
How do I get from Sidcup to your gym? +
We are 18 minutes from Sidcup by car. By public transport it takes around 35 minutes via Bus 286. Free parking is available at our Kidbrooke gym, 122 Broad Walk, SE3 8ND.
What does a boxing for beginners class involve? +
Your first beginner boxing class covers stance, guard, footwork, basic punches, bag work, pad work, and fitness conditioning. The aim is to teach real boxing safely, not to throw you into sparring before you are ready.
WHAT TO EXPECT AT YOUR FIRST SESSION
Your first beginner boxing class near Sidcup starts with the basics: stance, guard, footwork and the jab. If you are coming from Sidcup, start with the best class route and check how to get to the gym.
If you are an adult beginner, start with Adult Beginner Boxing. If you are booking for a child or teenager, use Junior Recreational.
All equipment is provided for the first few sessions. Bring comfortable workout clothes, trainers and a water bottle. Once you decide boxing is for you, our coaches can recommend the right gloves and hand wraps for your level.
MORE BOXING CLASSES NEAR SIDCUP
Kids Boxing Classes
Ages 7-16 near Sidcup
Women's Boxing
Women-specific sessions near Sidcup
Boxing Fitness
Cardio and conditioning near Sidcup
View all boxing classes near Sidcup
CLAIM YOUR FREE TRIAL
For Kidbrooke beginners, adults should start with Adult Beginner Boxing and juniors should start with Junior Recreational.
Honour and Glory Boxing Club
Honour and Glory is a boxing club in Kidbrooke, SE3, based at 122 Broad Walk. Beginner-friendly adult classes run with no joining fee and no contract. Junior group classes start from age 7.
Head coach Anton Pattenden holds a British Boxing Board of Control trainer licence. Free trials apply to scheduled group classes; personal training is arranged separately by enquiry.
Address
122 Broad Walk, Kidbrooke, London SE3 8ND
Classes
Adults, Women's, Junior Recreational, Junior Competitive
First session
Free. Book a trial so Anton knows you are coming.
GETTING HERE FROM SIDCUP
Our Location
Honour & Glory Boxing Club
122 Broad Walk
LondonSE3 8ND
By Car
18 minutes via the A20 through Eltham. Free parking at the venue.
By Bus
The 321 runs from Sidcup to Eltham, then connect to 161 or 286 to Kidbrooke. About 35-40 minutes.
By Train
Sidcup to Kidbrooke via Lewisham. About 25 minutes - or just drive, it's quicker.
Travel Times
- Sidcup18 min drive 35 min public transport (Bus 286)
- Mottingham13 min drive 30 min public transport (Bus 161)
- New Eltham14 min drive 41 min public transport (Bus 132 via Eltham)
- Bexley16 min drive 43 min public transport (Bus 132)
- Sidcup Station18 min drive 35 min public transport (Bus 286)
- Chislehurst21 min drive 43 min public transport (Bus 161)
Nearby landmarks
Sense-check the route from Sidcup
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.
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
Eltham Palace
A high-recognition Eltham landmark for placing the club route from SE9 and the wider Eltham side of Greenwich.
Schools and colleges
Thomas Tallis School
A nearby secondary school reference point for parents comparing after-school sport, youth boxing and transport to Kidbrooke.
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.
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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