Honor
3 Oct 2026
★★★★★
I took a free trial class alongside my sister and the trainers were lovely and informative they all came around the class to help inform and introduce themselves - definitely worth coming along and checking out for yourself!!!
Friendly boxing club London
Looking for the friendliest boxing club in London?
Most people searching for a friendly boxing club are not asking for soft training. They want proper boxing in a room where they will be coached, noticed and treated with respect from the first session.
Friendliest is not something we can prove across London. What we can show is the culture we design for: no cold introductions, no beginner humiliation, no pressure to spar, and coaches who set the tone.
For nervous adult beginners, returners, women, parents and people who want serious coaching without ego. First scheduled group class free. Personal training is paid separately.
Decision criteria
How to judge the claim before you believe it.
A friendly boxing club is not just one where people smile. It should make the first session understandable and safe without lowering standards.
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The coach knows who is new and explains what to do before the class starts.
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Beginners are not thrown into sparring or partner drills they cannot handle.
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Regular members understand the room standard and help new people settle.
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The class has structure, so you are not left guessing what happens next.
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Questions are welcomed, especially about kit, fitness, nerves and class choice.
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There is a route back if you are returning after time away from sport.
H&G approach
How H&G tries to make the first session easier
The point is not to hide behind a careful headline. The page should help you decide whether the club is a serious fit.
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The free class route tells us who is coming in and which class they should try first.
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Adult Recreational is built for real boxing skill and fitness without sparring pressure.
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Women can choose the women-only Saturday class if that feels like the right first step.
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Parents can use Junior Recreational for a child trying boxing before joining properly.
Evidence and routes
What to check before deciding
These are the pages to inspect if you want specifics rather than marketing adjectives.
Read the first-class route
A friendly gym should remove unknowns before you arrive. The free class page explains what happens and what to bring.
Free class guideStart as an adult beginner
If nerves are the blocker, Adult Beginners is the safest commercial route to inspect first.
Adult beginner routeUse the women-only route
If mixed classes feel like too much for the first step, the women-only class gives a specific option.
Women's boxingLocal fit
Friendly should also mean local enough to repeat
The club is in Kidbrooke, close to Greenwich and Blackheath, with members travelling from Lewisham, Woolwich, Charlton, Eltham, Bromley and Bexley. The right club is the one you can actually return to after the first class.
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Member and parent reviews
Recent public reviews are one signal, not the whole answer
Reviews cannot prove a city-wide superlative, but they help you understand what people repeatedly notice about the club.
Angela Goward
3 Oct 2026
★★★★★
Great work outfit women’s boxing 🥊!!
Suzaan
3 Oct 2026
★★★★★
It was my first time going to a boxing class. I went to the women's class and everyone there was very friendly and it was great exercise.
Teresa Brown
3 Oct 2026
★★★★★
Amazing
Susan Morrison
3 Oct 2026
★★★★★
Brilliant!
Daniel Quaisie
2 Oct 2026
★★★★★
Wonderful boxing Gym - had a great first session Anton, John and everyone was very welcoming definitely coming back
Gary Gillatt
2 Oct 2026
★★★★★
Great club. Friendly, positive atmosphere. My teenage daughter loves it.
Adesh Gurung
30 Sept 2026
★★★★★
Nice trial session, beginner friendly
Seán Gannon
30 Sept 2026
★★★★★
Great gym… very welcoming… let’s the old boys have a go.
Harry Nayan
28 Sept 2026
★★★★★
Dont be intimidated when you come in, just be willing to work and you’ll he extremely welcome
sarah kearns
27 Sept 2026
★★★★★
My son tried the taster class and absolutely loved it! He’ll be back next week.
Patricia Fragoso
26 Sept 2026
★★★★★
It was my first time coming to Honour & Glory and it was great. I had an amazing time with Charles and Anton were so helpful and fun. I will definitely be coming back every Saturday from now on!! So excited to start my boxing journey with them.
Shel
26 Sept 2026
★★★★★
It was our first time coming to honour and glory and we really enjoyed our first session. The trainers Charles and Anton are really helpful and friendly and we had a great time. Will definitely be coming again the following week !
Tarin Farhana
26 Sept 2026
★★★★★
Amazing class even as a beginner, great trainer and you learn a lot even in one session. Very friendly and welcoming
William Rosser
23 Sept 2026
★★★★★
Sons first time doing anything like this and he loved it will deffo be back.
SkillandBeat T.V
23 Sept 2026
★★★★★
Excellent boxing club.
Takami kei
21 Sept 2026
★★★★★
Honourable experience came here for the free trial and had a blast. Everyone was lovely and the environment was lovely. Would definitely recommend for anyone considering to come here.
Fatma Kucuk
19 Sept 2026
★★★★★
They were so friendly and it was wonderful i fully recommend
Questions before you book
Friendly boxing club London FAQ
Is H&G the friendliest boxing club in London?
We do not make that absolute claim. We focus on a friendly, coached first-session experience and let visitors judge the room for themselves.
Will I have to spar in my first class?
No. Beginner and recreational routes focus on coaching, pads, bags, footwork and fitness. Sparring is separate.
Can I come alone?
Yes. Most people do. The coaches know who is new and will help you settle into the class.
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The simplest test
Try a real class, then decide.
You do not need to believe a superlative claim. Come to a scheduled group class, feel the coaching and the room, then decide whether H&G is right for you.
Book a free classFree scheduled group class only. Personal training is paid separately.