Old Dog, Same Tricks – Classic EMOM, Fresh Burn This one looks familiar on the surface, but that’s the trick. “Old Dog, Same Tricks” is a 10-round EMOM (Every Minute on the Minute) workout that layers compound strength, cardio, and unilateral coordination into a tight, efficient format. Each minute, you’ll complete: Yep—every rep is done […]
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Push Your Limits with Today’s WOD: EMOM Push-Up Challenge! Ready for a workout that will fire up your muscles and keep you engaged from start to finish? Today’s EMOM (Every Minute on the Minute) Push-Up Challenge is a perfect blend of strength, endurance, and high-intensity training. Whether you’re new to fitness or a seasoned athlete, […]
Broken But Still Good – A Strength Superset WOD That Hits Different Today’s GRIT workout is a total-body strength session disguised as a superset sandwich. “Broken But Still Good” uses descending reps—10, 8, 6—across paired movements that challenge you both unilaterally and bilaterally. Each pair works a primary lift followed by a complimentary move. Translation? […]
Today’s WOD: Old School “Old School” doesn’t mess around. This WOD is pure grind, built for grit (literally) and mental stamina. It’s a chipper-style, for-time challenge that pushes upper body, lower body, core, and cardio in a no-frills, all-thrills format: Old School (For Time) That’s 900 reps and 1000 meters of raw, old-school power. Let’s […]
Marching Into Battle: A GRIT WOD That Hits Every Muscle Today’s GRIT WOD is all about controlled power and relentless movement. It’s called “Marching Into Battle” for a reason—you’re going to feel like you’re charging into war, one rep at a time. This full-body blast combines loaded carries, lunges, pulls, slams, and rope work to […]
Fighter’s Murph: A Combat-Ready Twist on a Classic Grinder WOD Description: Today’s GRIT fitness program at the Academy of Self Defense in Santa Clara delivers a hard-hitting tribute to one of the most iconic endurance workouts around. Meet the Fighter’s Murph—a fusion of functional strength, stamina, and striking power. Here’s the breakdown: The twist? We’re […]
My Neck & My Back: GRIT WOD That Hits Front, Back, and Everything in Between Today’s GRIT WOD isn’t just a workout—it’s a full-body ambush. Every push, pull, and slam in this AMRAP builds serious strength and endurance, especially in your upper body. Say hello to: My Neck & My Back AMRAP (As Many Rounds […]
KB Blast Circuit: One Kettlebell, Infinite Burn You don’t need a rack of weights to feel the fire. Today’s GRIT WOD is all about that single-tool intensity—the kind that sneaks up on you rep by rep. It’s called the KB Blast Circuit, and it’s here to torch your muscles, test your lungs, and simplify your […]
Buckle up—EMOM Destruction is coming in hot! This one’s not just a WOD… it’s a test of consistency, control, and cardio. Built around an alternating EMOM format (Every Minute On the Minute), this workout forces you to move with purpose and recover like a pro. At the Academy of Self Defense in Santa Clara, we […]
Get ready to fire up your whole body with Box, Bells, Burn—a high-energy, circuit-style WOD that blends explosive power, raw strength, and core-crushing endurance. This workout is fast, sweaty, and seriously effective. Whether you’re crushing it in class at the Academy of Self Defense in Santa Clara or tackling it from your living room, this […]