Looking for explosive power and hybrid movement? STr3nf! Sp33D! DEKA! delivers. This workout isn’t just a clever title—it’s a high-speed, high-resistance circuit designed to build your strength under fatigue and sharpen your ability to transition smoothly under pressure. Each round cycles through different training focuses with minimal rest and maximum drive. THE FORMAT You’ll hit […]
Face the Gatekeeper: DEKA WOD for Time There’s no coasting through this one. Today’s Gatekeeper DEKA WOD at the Academy of Self Defense in Santa Clara is a test of functional fitness, raw determination, and mental drive. It’s a for-time challenge—so every second counts, and every rep moves you closer to the finish line. This […]
Build Your HYROX Engine with This Tabata WOD If your engine needs more horsepower, today’s HYROX-style WOD at the Academy of Self Defense in Santa Clara is just what your training ordered. We’re dialing in intensity and grit with a Tabata-style endurance burner, designed to boost work capacity, power output, and mental toughness—all key for […]
Shayne Caught You: GRIT’s Sneaky Full-Body Gauntlet If you thought you could cruise through today’s GRIT workout… surprise! Shayne Caught You is one of those sneaky sessions that doesn’t look too wild on paper—but once that timer starts ticking, you’ll feel every second. This one’s structured as a For Time gauntlet with 90 seconds on, […]
Here’s something that might surprise you: only 6-8% of Americans are meeting the basic resistance training guidelines for optimal health. That’s a startling statistic I recently came across from Dr. Gabrielle Lyon’s research, and it got me thinking about our amazing community at the Academy of Self Defense. Every day, I see people of all […]
Looking to completely transform your physique while learning powerful self-defense skills? Our Muay Thai kickboxing classes deliver results that traditional workouts simply can’t match. As a student of “The Art of Eight Limbs,” you’ll experience dramatic changes to your body while mastering this ancient martial art. What Makes Our Muay Thai Kickboxing Classes Different? Complete […]
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Why Traditional Gyms Just Weren’t Cutting It Look, there’s nothing wrong with regular gyms. They serve a purpose. But if you’re anything like me, you’ve probably experienced that mind-numbing boredom of doing the same exercises week after week. I needed something different, and that’s when I started looking into combat fitness programs. Here’s what really […]
Push Your Limits with Kettlebell Eve: Today’s GRIT WOD Challenge Get ready to sweat, strengthen, and conquer with today’s Kettlebell Eve WOD at the Academy of Self Defense in Santa Clara! This dynamic workout blends strength, endurance, and functional fitness, giving you the perfect mix of intensity and fun. Whether you’re new to group fitness […]
Break a Sweat with Cabin Fever If you’re looking for a workout to shake up your routine, Cabin Fever is the perfect challenge. This WOD, brought to you by the GRIT program at the Academy of Self Defense in Santa Clara, will test your endurance, build strength, and keep your heart pumping from start to […]