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.
I attended my first taster session and had such a positive experience. Anton was great—really welcoming, encouraging, and knowledgeable, which made it easy to settle in straight away.
The gym has a fantastic atmosphere and a great energy. I’m usually quite easily intimidated by sports and gym environments, but I felt comfortable.
I’d been looking for something that offered real boxing fitness and training rather than just another boxercise-style class, and this has absolutely delivered. It feels authentic, challenging, and exactly what I was hoping to find.
I’m really looking forward to joining the weekly sessions and continuing to train here. Highly recommended!
Adedeji Adebanjo
10 Jul 2026
★★★★★
Excellent session; respectful people and a good place to box. Owner is really helpful and welcoming. I would recommend 👍
James Stock
9 Jul 2026
★★★★★
First session with Tyler at the gym, great trainer great communication works you hard would recommend
Katie Wood
7 Jul 2026
★★★★★
Had a 1-1 session with Tyler! Lovely fully equipped gym, lovely people. They make you feel so welcoming and comfortable in the gym. Will definitely be putting my 2 boys in this gym as I can see potential within the gym🥊
Yvonne Bruce
4 Jul 2026
★★★★★
Tough, but fun. Technique training is great for ironing out bad habits from boxercise. Definitely coming back!
Arash Parsi
3 Jul 2026
★★★★★
My boxingcoch is an amazing person. They are kind, patient, and always supportive. They explain everything clearly and make learning enjoyable. I truly appreciate their dedication and the positive attitude they bring to every class. I’m grateful to have such a great inst
Karl
3 Jul 2026
★★★★★
Anton & the team top lads. Proper facility, always well kept, always family !
Kid Kid
3 Jul 2026
★★★★★
Great gym. Friendly staff.
naomi
1 Jul 2026
★★★★★
The gym was clean and had loads of equipment staff were all really nice , especially Finley who was patient and took his time teaching us the basics , definitely coming back
Bradlee Allen
29 Jun 2026
★★★★★
Great guys, hardworking sessions but worth every second. Everyone is welcome, so comedown and give it a go.
Ollie Butcher
20 Jun 2026
★★★★★
Very welcoming club. Excellent facilities - it has everything a proper boxing club should.
Jon has great technical knowledge and a very effective coaching style. Highly recommended.
Killin Movin
19 Jun 2026
★★★★★
Great serious work
Botan S
19 Jun 2026
★★★★★
Tuff
Eman P.
19 Jun 2026
★★★★★
Very friendly towards new goes, good people that make you work hard, highly recommend
Collins Nwodo
19 Jun 2026
★★★★★
Best first session
michael
19 Jun 2026
★★★★★
amazing boxing facility, my first session they treated me with the upmost respect, highly recommended for any beginner/competitive boxer.
CR D
19 Jun 2026
★★★★★
The real deal, no messing around.
Wunmi Aj
17 Jun 2026
★★★★★
Great Boxing gym for all abilities. If you’re looking to get your sweat on this is the place!
Callum Burgess
15 Jun 2026
★★★★★
Great gym with great coaches that will help to get the best out of you! Lots of knowledge and experience between Anton and Tyler.
Sariel Williams
15 Jun 2026
★★★★★
Very Good Gym
Tiger Lils
13 Jun 2026
★★★★★
This class and trainer was absolutely AMAZING. I loved every minute of it! Highly recommend
sava sooriya
12 Jun 2026
★★★★★
First class at Honour and Glory Boxing Club - very impressed! Smooth sign-up, coaches were informative and welcoming, and the session was brilliant in the best way. Definitely continuing.
Daniel
12 Jun 2026
★★★★★
Tyler and Anton made it great first experience. Will defo come again.
Reece Charlton
12 Jun 2026
★★★★★
Great staff great communication excellent boxing gym
Wassim Froukhi
12 Jun 2026
★★★★★
Ab work, bag work, hard work. Good trainer that helps you improve. Recommend to all
Lee Shelby
11 Jun 2026
★★★★★
Great Trainer and helpful communicator .
Sekar Indran
11 Jun 2026
★★★★★
Great club and coaching. Thanks for the PT Jon!
Tyler chambers
10 Jun 2026
★★★★★
Great gym, full of great people 👊🏽
Giuseppe Carlucci
10 Jun 2026
★★★★★
Great first sessions. They have teacher explaining you how to start boxing. Great training. Highly recommend
bog bog
10 Jun 2026
★★★★★
Joined as a free trial and was pleasantly surprised with the quality of training and 1-to-1 supervision. Was able to do technique work, pad work, and bag work. Thanks.
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