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5 wrestling exercises for beginners
Discover the 5 essential wrestling exercises for beginners. Improve your technique, strength and balance at BadAzz Station in Santa Maria da Feira, Portugal.
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Training, nutrition, competition and lifestyle. Content from our coaches to help you level up.
Lifestyle
Self-defence: what martial arts really teach you
Discover how martial arts go beyond fighting and prepare you for real life. Physical and mental self-defence at BadAzz Station, Santa Maria da Feira.
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Nutrition
Hydration during training: how much and when to drink water
Find out how much and when to drink water during martial arts training. Practical hydration tips for MMA, Muay Thai, Kickboxing and Wrestling athletes.
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Training
Difference between Muay Thai and Kickboxing: which one to choose
Muay Thai or Kickboxing? Discover the real differences between both arts and choose the one that best fits your goals at BadAzz Station in Santa Maria da Feira.
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Nutrition
Nutrition for fighters: the complete guide
Discover how nutrition can transform your martial arts performance. The complete fighter's nutrition guide from BadAzz Station, Santa Maria da Feira.
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Lifestyle
Training MMA in Portugal: a guide for newcomers to the Porto and Aveiro area
Just moved to Portugal and want to keep training? What changes in martial arts here, what stays the same, and how to start again near Porto and Aveiro.
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Nutrition
Weekly meal plan for MMA fighters
Discover the ideal weekly meal plan for MMA training. Meals, macros and practical tips to maximise your performance and recovery inside and outside the gym.
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Lifestyle
How to balance martial arts training and work
Work full-time and still want to train martial arts? Discover real strategies to manage your time, recover properly and stay consistent on the mats.
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Training
Flexibility for fighters: essential exercises
Discover the best flexibility exercises for fighters. Improve your mobility, prevent injuries and progress faster in martial arts training.
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Training
Complete guide to clinch in Muay Thai
Master the Muay Thai clinch: techniques, positions, knees and training tips. Everything you need to control the fight up close.
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Lifestyle
MMA for women: why you should give it a try
Discover why more and more women are choosing MMA. Self-defence, confidence, fitness and community. Your first class starts at Badazz Station.
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Training
Physical conditioning training for fighters
Learn how to train physical conditioning for MMA, Muay Thai and Kickboxing fighters. Methods, exercises and training structure at BadAzz Station.
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Nutrition
Intermittent fasting and martial arts: does it work?
Can intermittent fasting and martial arts coexist? Learn how to adapt IF to your MMA, Muay Thai or Kickboxing training without losing performance.
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Nutrition
What to eat before and after martial arts training
Discover what to eat before and after martial arts training to boost energy, recover faster and improve performance. A practical guide by BadAzz Station.
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Training
How to start MMA after 30
Over 30 and thinking about starting MMA? Learn how to train smart, avoid injuries and progress fast at BadAzz Station in Santa Maria da Feira, Portugal.
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Training
Muay Thai and Kickboxing classes in Santa Maria da Feira
Looking for Muay Thai or Kickboxing classes in Santa Maria da Feira? Where to train striking properly, the difference between the two, and how to start.
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Training
MMA gym near Porto: train away from the city, in English
Looking for an MMA gym near Porto? Train just south of the city at Badazz Station: easy A1 access, English-speaking coaches and a free first class.
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Nutrition
Supplements for martial arts: what actually works
Creatine, protein, caffeine... what's actually worth taking? A complete supplement guide for martial arts practitioners looking to train and compete harder.
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Lifestyle
Martial arts for kids: benefits and the right age to start
Discover the benefits of martial arts for kids, the right age to start training, and how BadAzz Station supports children's development in Santa Maria da Feira.
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Competition
Fight strategies for amateur competitions
Discover the best fight strategies for amateur competitions: gameplan, energy management, comfort zones and more. Get ready to compete and win.
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Competition
How to film and analyse your fights
Learn how to film your fights and analyse the footage to improve faster. Practical tips for MMA, Kickboxing and Muay Thai athletes at every level.
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Lifestyle
Training MMA when you come from Arouca: is it worth it?
More and more students make the drive from Arouca to Badazz Station in Arrifana. Is it worth it? What you gain and how to plan your training.
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Training
Where to train MMA in the Aveiro area
Looking for MMA in the Aveiro area? A guide to the options in the north of the district and why Badazz Station, in Arrifana, is closer than you think.
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Training
How to develop your takedown technique
Learn how to master takedowns in wrestling and MMA: the fundamentals, the most common mistakes, and the drills to improve fast on the mat.
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Nutrition
Healthy snacks to bring to training
Discover the best healthy snacks to bring to training: practical, nutritious options to boost your performance in MMA, kickboxing and other martial arts.
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Competition
MMA weight classes: where do you fit
Discover MMA weight classes in professional and amateur competition. Complete guide to find your ideal division and compete safely.
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Competition
How to prepare for your first MMA fight
Complete guide to prepare for your first MMA fight: training, nutrition, mindset and strategies from BadAzz Station professional fighters.
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Nutrition
How to cut weight safely for fighters
Complete guide on safe weight cutting for fighters. Nutritional strategies, hydration methods and professional-approved techniques in Santa Maria da Feira.
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Training
Perfect warm-up routine before martial arts training
Discover the ideal warm-up routine to maximize your martial arts training. Specific exercises, duration and essential techniques.
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Training
The MMA fundamentals every beginner should master
Discover the essential MMA fundamentals for beginners. Complete guide on basic techniques, training and preparation at Badazz Station.
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Competition
Competitor Mindset: How to Manage Pre-Fight Stress
Discover how to develop a champion's mindset and manage pre-fight stress. Psychological techniques to maximize your competition performance.
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