About Barking Boxing Club
Barking Boxing Club is a traditional amateur boxing club in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, east of central London. The club is listed on the London Boxing directory and trains boxers in the competitive amateur system.
The East London and Essex boxing circuit is one of the most active in the country, and clubs like Barking BC have long contributed to that tradition. The borough of Barking and Dagenham has produced competitive boxers at regional and national level over the years.
Barking Boxing Club operates in the classic amateur model - a club for people who want to compete or learn proper boxing, run by coaches who know the sport. Specific details about their timetable, coaching staff, and session structure are best obtained directly - the club doesn't appear to maintain an active website, so Facebook or a direct phone call is likely your best route.
About Honour & Glory
Honour & Glory is an England Boxing affiliated amateur boxing club at the Samuel Montagu Youth Centre in Kidbrooke, SE3. We run classes from age 5 through to competitive amateurs, with BBBofC licensed coaches led by head coach Anton (30+ years experience).
Sessions are pay-as-you-go from £5 with no joining fees or contracts.
What We Know and What We Don't
Barking BC's online presence is limited - no website and minimal social media. That means we can't give you an honest comparison on pricing, session times, or minimum ages without potentially getting things wrong. What the London Boxing directory listing tells us is that they're a recognised amateur boxing club operating in the area.
Honour & Glory publishes all of this information openly. You can check our class descriptions, timetable, pricing, and coach profiles before you even walk through the door. We also offer an AI assistant to answer questions about the club instantly.
Practical Considerations
Barking is roughly 40 minutes from SE3 by car, requiring either the Blackwall Tunnel or a longer route round via South London. In rush-hour traffic, this can easily push past an hour each way - which is a serious commitment when you're training multiple times per week.
For families or adults in the Greenwich area, that journey time adds up quickly. A club that's 10 to 15 minutes away makes training twice a week far more sustainable.
Honour & Glory in Kidbrooke is central to Greenwich, Eltham, Blackheath, and Lee - all comfortably within 15 minutes.
Classes
Honour & Glory runs a full programme across all age groups: infants (5-9), juniors (10-16), amateur boxing, recreational adults, women's boxing, open sessions, and personal training from £30/hour. You can see exactly what's available and when before you visit.
For Barking Boxing Club's programme, we'd recommend contacting them directly via the London Boxing directory.
The Verdict
Barking Boxing Club is a recognised amateur club for Barking and Dagenham residents. For anyone in SE London, the distance and river crossing make Honour & Glory the far more practical choice.
We offer classes from age 5, transparent pay-as-you-go pricing from £5, dedicated women's sessions, and a full programme that's published online. Book a free trial and come train with us.