Attack the System: Core! – Stability, Strength, and 90-Second Grind Sets** This WOD doesn’t just hit your core—it systematically challenges every part of it. “Attack the System: Core!” is built around high-intensity 90-second intervals, with just 15 seconds to switch stations. That format alone forces you to push hard, recover fast, and stay mentally locked […]
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GRIT-ROX II: The Endurance Brawler That Strikes Back Some workouts are flashy. GRIT-ROX II is not. This one is practical, powerful, and rooted in the kind of training that actually makes you better. It’s a mix of functional movement, conditioning, and striking that builds strength where it counts—legs, lungs, grip, and grit. You’ll move through […]
The Grinder EMOM: 5 Moves to Build Strength, Flow, and Grit This one isn’t about speed. It’s about control. Precision. Muscle under tension. Today’s GRIT WOD is a Grinder EMOM—every minute on the minute, you’ve got one mission: move with intention, and don’t stop working. Each round, you’ll tackle one strength-focused move that hits multiple […]
Serious Firepower – Timed Strength, Full-Body Burn Looking for a group fitness class in Santa Clara that blends serious strength and smart conditioning? Today’s GRIT WOD, Serious Firepower, is built around 90-second work intervals that torch muscle groups and test your mental grit. With a mix of combat conditioning, explosive lifting, and relentless holds, this […]
Battle Royal – A Full-Body Combat Burn Ready to brawl with fatigue and blast through plateaus? Today’s GRIT WOD, Battle Royal, is a high-volume, combat-style workout built to challenge your stamina, speed, and staying power. From ropes to punches to kettlebell fire, this WOD moves fast and hits hard. Today’s WOD: Battle Royal No rounds. […]
WOD Spotlight: Slayer! Core Meets Combat in This Full-Body Crusher Looking for a group fitness class in Santa Clara that leaves nothing behind? “Slayer!” is the kind of WOD that challenges your grit, torches your core, and brings the heat from head to toe. Whether you’re in the GRIT room at the Academy of Self […]
This Is the Way: Station-Style Power Meets GRIT Precision If you like fast transitions, high volume, and no wasted time, you’ll love this one. This Is the Way brings eight diverse movements, each performed for 90 seconds of work with 15 seconds to switch, building a full-body effort that trains endurance, strength, and power—The GRIT […]
Atomic Break Up: Explosive Movement Meets Full-Body Fire The name says it all—Atomic Break Up is an intense fusion of strength, agility, and high-powered cardio. Built for the GRIT program at the Academy of Self Defense in Santa Clara, this workout blends unconventional moves with classic burners. The result? Total-body fatigue and mental focus all […]
HYGRIT WOD: Power, Grit, and Rep-Driven Fire Don’t let the name fool you—HYGRIT isn’t just a clever mashup. It’s a straight-up body shocker built for strength, endurance, and mental toughness. Whether you’re taking this one on at the Academy of Self Defense in Santa Clara or pushing through from your garage gym, HYGRIT demands hustle. […]
Run It Back: 90 Seconds of Power, 8 Times Through It’s go time. Run It Back is an interval-style GRIT WOD that hits everything—cardio, strength, and explosive movement. You’ll cycle through eight stations, hitting each for 90 seconds of focused work with just 15 seconds to switch. That tiny rest window? It’s all part of […]