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PARENTS' GUIDE TO KIDS BOXING NEAR SIDCUP

A parent-first route from Sidcup to the Kidbrooke junior class

Sidcup parents are usually checking three things before booking: whether the junior class is supervised, whether the first route fits their child's age, and whether the Kidbrooke gym is practical enough for regular training.

Junior Recreational is the normal scheduled group-class route for children aged 7 to 16. Parents can stay and watch, parking is on site, and the free trial is for the group class rather than private coaching.

If your child needs one-to-one support, individual correction or a quieter start, use the paid Sidcup personal training route. If they are ready for a group room, book the junior trial and use the first visit to judge supervision, instructions, parking and class fit.

WHAT SIDCUP PARENTS SHOULD CHECK

COACHED JUNIOR SESSIONS

Junior sessions are supervised, structured and run with safeguarding boundaries. Your child is coached through the basics rather than left to copy older boxers.

STRUCTURED CLASSES

Sessions follow a clear structure: warm-up, technique work, pad rounds, and conditioning. Children start with Junior Recreational (7-16), with Junior Competitive (10-16) available for boxers on the competitive pathway.

NO CONTRACTS

Check the current prices page for group-class pricing. No joining fees, no monthly contracts and a free scheduled group-class trial before you decide. If your child needs private support before joining a group, use the paid Sidcup personal training route.

COMMUNITY VALUES

Start by checking age fit, parking, supervision and whether your child wants to return after seeing the coached junior room.

WHAT YOUR CHILD WILL LEARN

Junior boxing is more than hitting things. Children at Honour and Glory practise footwork, balance, timing and movement through drills, bags and pads.

The non-physical side matters too: listening to instructions, respecting training partners, controlling effort and staying calm in a busy room. Parents often tell us those habits show up outside the gym too.

For children who want to compete, there is a pathway through the Junior Competitive pathway. There is no pressure to fight. Many juniors train for routine, fitness, skill and because they enjoy the club.

Supervised junior boxing class at Honour and Glory near Sidcup
For Sidcup families, the first junior trial should answer practical parent questions: supervision, class fit, travel and whether your child wants to come back.

Sidcup parent checklist

Use the first junior trial to check fit, not promises

Watch how your child responds to the coach, whether they understand the drills and how the room handles different ages. A good first session should feel supervised, clear and controlled enough for your child to ask about coming back.

Also test the practical route from Sidcup. The class only works if parking, pick-up and the Kidbrooke gym setup fit your week. If private help is a better first step, keep that separate from the free group-class trial and use paid PT.

SAFEGUARDING

Junior sessions are run inside a structured club setting with safeguarding boundaries, coach supervision and clear expectations for behaviour. Children are not left to train unsupervised.

Class sizes are kept controlled so children can be coached properly. Parents are welcome to watch from the viewing area, especially during the first few sessions.

GETTING HERE FROM SIDCUP

18 MIN BY CAR

Free parking on site. Drop-off and pick-up is straightforward at 122 Broad Walk, SE3 8ND.

35 MIN BY TRANSPORT

Via Bus 286. Kidbrooke Station is a short walk from the gym.

FREE PARKING

On-site car park at 122 Broad Walk. Easy drop-off for after-school sessions.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is boxing safe for my child near Sidcup? +

Boxing for children should be structured and supervised. Children start with age-appropriate basics, protective equipment where needed, and are grouped by age, experience and readiness. Parents are welcome to watch sessions.

What age can my child start boxing? +

We take children from age 7. Junior Recreational covers ages 7-16, with coaching adapted by age and experience. Junior Competitive is available from age 10 for young boxers who want the competition pathway.

How much do classes cost? +

Check the current prices page for group-class pricing. There are no contracts, no joining fees, and no monthly commitments. Free trials apply to scheduled group classes.

Do you offer free trials for children near Sidcup? +

Yes. Children can try a scheduled group class with no obligation. Book through the website or message us on WhatsApp. We are 18 minutes from Sidcup by car and about 35 minutes by public transport.

Who runs the junior boxing sessions? +

Junior sessions are supervised by the H&G coaching team inside a structured club setting. The important point for parents is that children are coached through age-appropriate drills, control and listening, not left to train unsupervised.

Can I watch my child's boxing class? +

Absolutely. Parents and guardians are welcome to watch from the viewing area at every session. We encourage parents to stay, especially for younger children's first few sessions.

CLAIM A FREE TRIAL

Book a free Junior Recreational trial at the Kidbrooke gym so the coaches know your child is coming.

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Honour and Glory Boxing Club

Honour and Glory is a boxing club in Kidbrooke, SE3, based at 122 Broad Walk. Classes run through the week and at weekends for adults and junior boxers, 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

Women's, Mixed Adults, Junior Recreational, Junior Competitive

First session

Free. Book a trial so Anton knows you are coming.

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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

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.

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

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.

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