Santa Maria da Feira
MMA
Mixed Martial Arts
About the discipline
MMA
MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) is the most complete fighting sport in the world, bringing striking and grappling together in a single discipline. At Badazz Station, in Santa Maria da Feira, MMA classes are built for every level, from the absolute beginner to the experienced competitor. Every member follows a personalised plan shaped around their own goals, whether that is self-defence, fitness or professional competition. Sessions cover stand-up technique, ground fighting, transitions between positions, the clinch and controlled sparring. Our academy is a safe, motivating, family-like environment where progress is constant and respect is the foundation of everything.
Who is it for?
Benefits
- Total fitness
- Self-discipline
- Effective self-defence
- Champion mindset
- Weight loss and muscle definition
- Cardiovascular endurance
- Coordination
- Flexibility
- Stress management
- Confidence and self-esteem
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All about MMA
What is MMA?
MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) is the most complete martial art there is. It combines striking (punches, kicks, knees and elbows) with grappling (takedowns, ground control and submissions). No other sport prepares body and mind so well for any situation, on the mat and off it. At Badazz Station, in Santa Maria da Feira, we teach MMA with a progressive, safe approach where every member moves at their own pace.
What does a typical MMA class look like?
Every MMA session at our academy in Santa Maria da Feira follows a structure designed to maximise learning and safety. The class opens with a functional warm-up that prepares the body for fighting: joint mobility, cardio work and coordination drills. Then comes the technical part, where we work striking combinations, takedown entries, positional transitions and finishes. Each class ends with controlled sparring or situational drills, always adapted to each person's level. Beginners are never exposed to hard contact without proper preparation.
Who is MMA for?
MMA classes at Badazz Station are for everyone. You do not need any previous martial arts experience to start. We welcome beginners who want to learn self-defence, intermediate practitioners polishing their technique, and competitors preparing for professional fights. We also have members who simply want an intense, different workout to lose weight and build confidence. The Badazz community is inclusive: men and women of all ages are welcome. For teenagers aged 10 to 17 there is MMA Teens, every Thursday from 5:45 pm to 6:45 pm.
Physical and mental benefits
MMA is one of the most complete workouts you can do. It builds cardiovascular endurance, functional strength, flexibility, coordination and explosiveness. Mentally, it develops discipline, stress management, confidence and the ability to solve problems under pressure. Many of our members report clear gains in focus, self-esteem and sleep quality within a few weeks of training.
Who leads the classes?
MMA at Badazz Station is led by Peter Ligier, founder and Head Coach, with extensive international competition experience. Peter passes on not only the technique but also the academy's values: respect, humility and constant self-improvement.
Want to try it? Your first class is free, with no commitment. Book your trial class or check our schedule and pricing.
Schedule
MMA classes
Monday
20:30 – 21:45
Beginners
Thursday
20:00 – 21:00
All
* Times may change. Confirm on WhatsApp.
Your coach
Peter Ligier
Founder & Head Coach · MMA | Luta Livre
The soul of Badazz Station comes from its founder and head coach, Peter Ligier, known in the MMA world as Peter “BadAzz” Ligier. A professional career marked by a rapid rise took him to the biggest international stages, including the renowned Bellator organisation. Today he still lives the sport with passion and devotes himself to passing on his knowledge, inspiring every member to go as far as they can, in the sport and in life.
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First class free. No commitment. All levels.