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QUESTIONS ANSWERED

Everything you need to know about training at H&G.

These are the questions we hear most often from people considering their first class or their first competition. If your question is not here, message us on WhatsApp or use the contact form.

Getting Started

What should I bring to my first session?

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Wear comfortable sportswear and trainers. Bring a water bottle. We provide all boxing equipment including gloves, wraps, and pads. Just turn up ready to train.

Do I need boxing experience?

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No experience needed. We have complete beginners in every session. Our coaches will teach you proper technique from the ground up. Everyone starts somewhere.

Do I need to be fit to start?

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No. You build fitness by training - you do not need it beforehand. Beginners start at their own pace and the work scales to whatever level you walk in at. Most people are surprised how quickly their conditioning improves once they are training regularly.

Are your coaches qualified?

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Yes. Our coaches are ABA/Alliance-credentialed and ABA-affiliated. All coaches are DBS checked and safeguarding certified. We take coaching qualifications and child safety seriously.

Do you offer kickboxing?

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No - we're a boxing club, not kickboxing. But if you're looking for a striking martial art that builds fitness, confidence and self-defence skills, boxing ticks all the same boxes. Many of our members came in searching for kickboxing and stayed because they loved the training. Try a free session and see for yourself.

Classes & Training

What age groups do you cater for?

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We train boxers from age 7 upwards. Junior Recreational is for ages 7-16, Junior Competitive is for ages 10-16, and adult sessions are for 17+. There is no upper age limit - we have members in their 50s training regularly.

Do I have to spar or compete?

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No. Our recreational classes focus on technique, fitness, and pad work - no sparring required. If you want to compete, we have dedicated Elite sessions with sparring and competition preparation. It's your choice.

Do you have women's or ladies-only sessions?

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Yes. We run dedicated women's boxing sessions with female-friendly coaching, alongside our mixed classes. Women are welcome in every class we offer, whether you are training for fitness, technique, or a competitive pathway.

Do you offer personal training or 1-to-1 coaching?

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Yes. One-to-one boxing coaching is available with our licensed coaches, tailored to your goals - technique, fitness, or competition preparation. You can train 1:1, or share a session 2:1 or 3:1 with friends. Message us or check the personal training page to book.

Membership & Pricing

How much does it cost?

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All sessions are pay-as-you-go with no contracts or sign-up fees. Prices start from £5 per session depending on the class. Serving Armed Forces and active NHS staff get 50% off adult recreational class prices with proof of occupation, paying £5 instead of £10. See our full pricing breakdown on the prices page and the NHS and Armed Forces discount page.

Competition

How do I start competing?

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To compete, you need to be registered with the Amateur Boxing Alliance and have a valid medical card. Talk to Coach Anton about getting carded. You'll need to train consistently in our Elite sessions before your first bout - we'll let you know when you're ready.

Facilities & Location

Where are you located?

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Honour & Glory Boxing Club, 122 Broad Walk, London SE3 8ND. We're in Kidbrooke, Greenwich - about 10 minutes walk from Kidbrooke Station. Buses 178, 286, and 422 stop on Shooters Hill Road nearby. Free parking available.

Is there parking at the gym?

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Yes - there is free parking available, and the gym is easy to reach by public transport in Kidbrooke. If you are driving in for your first session, message us and we will point you to the easiest place to park.

Still have questions?

Get in touch - we're happy to help.

Google reviews

Recent Google reviews from members and parents

Recent comments from people using the club for adult classes, junior boxing and beginner training.

Josh Arah

26 Aug 2026

★★★★★

Good boxing. So much to do

mateus pansini

26 Aug 2026

★★★★★

Very good boxing place! Hard training!

Stephen

26 Aug 2026

★★★★★

Great environment and trainers who push you to your best in all aspects

Priscilla BrownSkin

26 Aug 2026

★★★★★

So professional, structured and an amazing boxing club

jay eff

24 Aug 2026

★★★★★

A wonderful experience - coaches were very knowledgeable and really encouraging. We were offered a free taster session which was a wonderful touch - would definitely encourage boxing enthusiasts to get involved 🥊

aize ijagbone

22 Aug 2026

★★★★★

Great gym! I’ve trained with Anton and Charles, who do a fantastic job teaching the fundamentals while keeping you fit. The vibe is welcoming for all levels, whether you’re into amateur or recreational boxing. Weekly group classes are a fun bonus. Highly recommend!

Grace Aka

22 Aug 2026

★★★★★

Great session as always with Charles - full body workout. Can we have longer sessions in the ring though please. Thank you

Atiyyah Ladipo

22 Aug 2026

★★★★★

Great class

Leah Mutenga

22 Aug 2026

★★★★★

I am came here not knowing what to expect but I loved it. I am definitely coming back.

Leslie Abu

22 Aug 2026

★★★★★

Great first session, really enjoyed it as a beginner! Great workout!

Amrit Bhambrah

22 Aug 2026

★★★★★

Great session

ウェンペンシエ

21 Aug 2026

★★★★★

Vary nice. Love from Japan

Bilal Jama

21 Aug 2026

★★★★★

Amazing boxing gym. Jon is an amazing coach and he’s very supportive

Mike Spinks

13 Aug 2026

★★★★★

Recently took my son for a lesson. Very friendly, enthusiastic, knowledgeable coaches, great facilities. Totally recommend.

Angie

12 Aug 2026

★★★★★

Great introduction to boxing, very relaxed and welcoming atmosphere for people of all levels. Definitely recommend!

Henry Eastwood

10 Aug 2026

★★★★★

Really friendly, good gym and a good workout

Abou-Bakry HANE

7 Aug 2026

★★★★★

It is amazing

Sean

7 Aug 2026

★★★★★

Great first session with Jon 1-1. Looking forward to the next session.

Nkemka Akah

3 Aug 2026

★★★★★

Crazy work lads. Bare intense….definitely come if you want to improve as a boxer

Bee X

31 Jul 2026

★★★★★

The class with John was excellent. First time doing boxing training and he was patient as well as extremely informative when explaining the beginner boxing fundamentals. Highly recommend this class to someone hesitating to start at the beginning.

Riley K

31 Jul 2026

★★★★★

Had my trial session today and it was intense, technical and incredibly welcoming, it made me feel welcomed and wanting to come back. Jon was my instructor and he was really easy to follow, helping me every step of the way.

Rasheed Adebayo-bada

31 Jul 2026

★★★★★

Never sweated so much in my life

itsprashhh

31 Jul 2026

★★★★★

Jon was bloody amazing coach. Day 1 and feeling dead and alive at the same time.

Adrian Orebanwo

29 Jul 2026

★★★★★

Sign up for a trial and had a great session. Definitely going to be back

john abbot

27 Jul 2026

★★★★★

Very good introduction, Charles was excellent in showing me the basics.

Kevin Grubb

26 Jul 2026

★★★★★

Fantastic session with John. Really knows his stuff and excellent on the technical side.

Aaron Harry

24 Jul 2026

★★★★★

Good boxing gym defently attending session

beau hunt

23 Jul 2026

★★★★★

Had a top session with Tyler. Recommend massively.

Louis Gorani

23 Jul 2026

★★★★★

Had a session with Tyler and it was great

Alejandro A. Carlos

21 Jul 2026

★★★★★

The information provided is really useful and easy to understand.

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