About Orpington Boxing Club
Orpington and District Amateur Boxing Club is one of the oldest boxing clubs in the region, established in 1912 as the Orpington Lads Club by the St. Mary Cray Scout Troop. Originally set up to support underprivileged young men in the Orpington area, the club has over a century of history in Kent amateur boxing.
The club is affiliated with England Boxing and competes at regional and national level. It's a traditional amateur club with deep roots in the community.
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
Orpington BC is a traditional amateur club focused on competitive boxing development. Contact them directly for current class schedules, age groups, and session details.
Honour & Glory offers a wider range: infants from age 5, recreational and competitive juniors, senior amateurs, recreational adults, dedicated women's classes, and personal training from £30/hour.
Pricing
Orpington's pricing isn't publicly listed. Contact the club for membership costs and session fees.
Honour & Glory is pay as you go from £5 per session for juniors and amateurs, £10 for adult recreational. No joining fees, no contracts, and a free trial session to get started.
Location and Access
Orpington is about 30 minutes south of Kidbrooke by car, at the edge of Greater London into Kent. For anyone in Bromley, Orpington, or the surrounding Kent villages, it's the more local option. For those in Kidbrooke, Blackheath, Eltham, or Greenwich, Honour & Glory is closer.
The Verdict
Orpington Boxing Club has an impressive history stretching back over 110 years. It's a solid choice for anyone in the Orpington and Bromley area. For South East Londoners closer to Greenwich, Honour & Glory offers more class variety, transparent pricing from £5, and training from age 5.
Book a free trial and decide for yourself.