Lady Boxing

Why training among women makes all the difference

Many women want to try martial arts but hesitate, afraid of feeling out of place in a mixed group. At Badazz Station, in Santa Maria da Feira, we created Lady Boxing for exactly that reason: a space where you can learn to fight for real, without the pressure of being surrounded by men who are more experienced or stronger.

The result? Women who arrive shy and within a few weeks are throwing combinations with confidence, pushing their limits and building real friendships. Lady Boxing is not just a workout. It is a community of women who support each other.

This is not fitness in disguise

Let's be clear: Lady Boxing is real boxing and kickboxing training. You learn punching and kicking technique, slips, footwork, defence and combinations. You work on heavy bags, pads with a partner and technical drills. The difference is that we do it in a safe, welcoming environment, with a coach who understands the specific needs of female practitioners.

You do not need experience. You do not need to be "in shape" to start. You start as you are and the training does the rest.

What you will gain

Lady Boxing transforms body and mind in ways few workouts can:

• Real confidence: Knowing you can throw a punch with power and technique completely changes how you move through the world. It is not arrogance, it is inner security.
• Practical self-defence: You learn to defend yourself for real. No choreographed moves, just technique that works.
• A functional body: Forget the obsession with looks. Boxing builds a strong, agile, resilient body. Toning and fat loss come naturally with the training.
• Stress relief: Few things are as liberating as hitting a bag after a hard day. Training is a healthy, powerful release valve.
• Community: Your training partners become friends. The sisterhood built on the mat is genuine and lasting.

What does a typical class look like?

A Lady Boxing class lasts around 60 minutes and follows this structure:

• Warm-up (10 min): Skipping rope, shadow boxing, mobility. Gets body and mind ready.
• Technique (20 min): The coach demonstrates the day's techniques: punches, kicks, defence, combinations. You drill them with a partner or on the bag.
• Drills and pads (20 min): Intense pad work with a partner. This is where the intensity rises and the sweat flows.
• Conditioning and cool-down (10 min): A core and conditioning circuit, followed by stretching and a return to calm.

Who leads the classes?

Lady Boxing is led by Catarina Henriques, a coach passionate about martial arts and women's empowerment. Catarina creates an environment where every woman feels challenged but never judged: the perfect mix for growing in confidence.

Your first class is free, with no commitment. Try it without fear: you will leave wanting to come back. Book your trial class or check our schedule and pricing.