Santa Maria da Feira
Wrestling
Wrestling
About the discipline
Wrestling
Wrestling is the base of many great MMA champions and one of the oldest fighting disciplines in the world. At Badazz Station, in Santa Maria da Feira, we work takedowns, positional control, clinch wrestling and takedown defence. It develops functional strength, balance and mental toughness like no other martial art. Ideal both for people who want to round out their fighting game and for anyone looking for a physically demanding, different kind of workout. Classes are adapted to every level, from your first contact with the mat to competition preparation.
Who is it for?
Benefits
- Functional fighting strength
- Balance and stability
- Anaerobic endurance
- Mental discipline
- Agility and reflexes
- Coordination
- Body control
- Fat loss
- Confidence and determination
- Preparation for MMA
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All about Wrestling
What is Wrestling?
Wrestling is one of the oldest forms of hand-to-hand fighting. It focuses on takedowns, positional control and physical dominance over an opponent, without strikes. It is the technical base of many MMA world champions and one of the most effective disciplines for anyone who wants to learn to control a confrontation. At Badazz Station, in Santa Maria da Feira, Wrestling is taught with technical rigour in a safe environment.
What does a typical Wrestling class look like?
Wrestling classes at our academy in Santa Maria da Feira open with an intense warm-up: running, floor exercises, bridges, rolls and agility drills. The technical part focuses on takedown entries (single leg, double leg, body lock), ground control (rides, turns, pins) and takedown defence (sprawl, underhooks). The class finishes with live rounds, always supervised by the coach to keep everyone safe. Beginners start with partners at their own level and progress step by step.
Who is Wrestling for?
Wrestling at Badazz Station is for anyone who wants to build strength, agility and body control. We welcome curious beginners, MMA practitioners who want a better takedown, athletes from other sports looking for a different kind of conditioning, and young people starting their martial arts journey. No experience needed. What matters most is the will to learn and to push yourself at every session.
Physical and mental benefits
Wrestling is one of the most complete and demanding workouts you can do. It builds real functional strength you can use every day: not gym strength, fighting strength. It improves balance, coordination, agility and anaerobic endurance. Mentally, it teaches you to handle pressure, stay calm in hard moments and never give up. It is a school of life disguised as a sport.
Who leads the classes?
Wrestling at Badazz Station is led by Peter Ligier, founder and Head Coach, with international competition experience in MMA and grappling. Peter favours a technical, progressive approach where every member builds solid foundations.
Want to try it? Your first class is free, with no commitment. Book your trial class or check our schedule and pricing.
Schedule
Wrestling classes
Tuesday
20:00 – 21:15
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.
Try Wrestling for free
First class free. No commitment. All levels.