QUESTIONS ANSWERED
Everything you need to know about training at H&G.
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.
Are your coaches qualified?
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Yes. Our coaches are BBBofC licensed and ABAE 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 5 upwards. Infants Boxing is for 5-9 year olds, Recreational and Amateur Juniors for 10-16, and adult sessions for 16+. There's 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 amateur sessions with sparring and competition preparation. It's your choice.
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. See our full pricing breakdown on the prices page.
Competition
How do I start competing?
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To compete in amateur boxing, you need to be registered with England Boxing and have a valid medical card. Talk to Coach Anton about getting carded. You'll need to train consistently in our amateur sessions before your first bout - we'll let you know when you're ready.
Facilities & Location
Where are you located?
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Samuel Montagu Youth Centre, 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.