About Islington Boxing Club
Islington Boxing Club is one of North London's premier amateur boxing gyms. Run mainly by volunteers, the club has a rich history of producing champions at divisional, London, national, and international level. The facility is impressive - three boxing rings spread over two floors.
The club offers competitive amateur boxing alongside recreational sessions. Islington BC is well-established in the NW London and Middlesex boxing division.
About Honour & Glory
Honour & Glory is based at the Samuel Montagu Youth Centre in Kidbrooke, SE3. We're an England Boxing affiliated amateur boxing club with qualified coaches holding BBBofC licences. Our head coach Anton brings over 30 years of boxing experience.
We run classes for all ages from 5 upwards - infants (5-9), juniors (10-16), senior amateurs, recreational adults, and dedicated women's sessions. Sessions run on a pay-as-you-go basis from £5, with no joining fees or contracts.
Classes
Islington BC runs competitive amateur boxing at a high level, with a proven track record of champion development. They also offer recreational sessions. The three-ring, two-floor facility allows them to run multiple sessions simultaneously.
Honour & Glory offers training from age 5 with separate class tracks for infants, juniors, adults, and women. Our personal training from £30/hour offers focused development for those wanting extra attention.
Pricing
Islington BC is volunteer-run, which typically means accessible pricing. Contact them directly for current session fees.
Honour & Glory is pay as you go from £5 for juniors and amateurs, £10 for recreational adults. No joining fees, no contracts.
Facilities
Islington has the edge here with three rings over two floors. That's a serious boxing facility. Our Samuel Montagu Youth Centre has a full-size ring and all training equipment in a modern, well-maintained space.
Location and Access
Islington is in North London - about 45 minutes from Kidbrooke by car, and a similar time by public transport through central London. It's a different part of the city entirely.
Honour & Glory is in Kidbrooke, minutes from Blackheath, Eltham, Lee, and Greenwich.
The Verdict
Islington Boxing Club is a superb club with excellent facilities and a champion-making track record. If you're in North London, it's one of the best options available. For South East Londoners, the 45-minute journey each way makes regular training impractical.
Honour & Glory offers a wider programme (ages 5+, women's sessions), pay-as-you-go pricing from £5, and a location that's actually local to SE London.
Book a free trial and train close to home.