Today’s WOD is not for the faint of heart—it’s called KB Chaos, and the name tells you everything you need to know. This one is all about grit, control, and total-body tension. At the Academy of Self Defense in Santa Clara, we specialize in group fitness classes that push your limits and leave you stronger […]
Let’s go! Today’s WOD brings structure, strength, and sweat—EMOM-25 is here to test your total-body control, coordination, and conditioning. Whether you’re working out at the Academy of Self Defense in Santa Clara or tackling it from home, this EMOM (Every Minute On the Minute) style workout is a staple in our GRIT fitness program because […]
Get ready to sweat, strike, and strengthen with our 6-Exercise Full Body TABATA workout! This WOD is a high-intensity circuit that blends strength, conditioning, and combat-style movement into a fast-paced session that hits every major muscle group. It’s short, sharp, and guaranteed to leave you feeling fired up. Whether you’re training in-person at the Academy […]
Pick Your Song: Move to the Beat, Burn with Purpose Today’s GRIT workout is a vibe—and a burner. Pick Your Song is all about control, core, and creative movement. You’ll cycle through six powerful supersets that alternate between pulsing, holding, lifting, and driving your muscles with focus. The twist? You get to choose the soundtrack. […]
I Wish Mike Were Here: A WOD That Hits in All the Right Ways There are workouts that make you sweat. Then there are workouts that make you feel. Today’s WOD, I Wish Mike Were Here, is the kind of session that blends smart programming, serious sweat, and just enough variety to keep you engaged […]
Full Body Fury: Strength, Sweat, and Serious Gains Today’s GRIT WOD is called Full Body Fury, and that name says it all. If you’ve been looking for a total-body workout that hits strength, cardio, and core all in one go, you just found your match. Whether you’re new to group fitness or a regular at […]
COMMANDO: This AMRAP WOD Brings the Heat—Can You Keep Up? Ready to train like a warrior? Today’s GRIT WOD is COMMANDO, and it’s not for the faint of heart. This AMRAP (As Many Rounds As Possible) is packed with explosive movements, strength exercises, core work, and combat fitness techniques that’ll leave you breathless—in the best […]
Add It Up: A High-Energy WOD That Hits Everything Ready to get your heart racing and muscles fired up? Today’s GRIT WOD is called Add It Up, and it’s designed to challenge your full body, one move at a time. This isn’t just about physical strength—it’s about stamina, mental grit, and building confidence with every […]
Easycore: The Perfect Balance of Challenge and Accessibility in GRIT Fitness Looking for a workout that pushes your limits without pushing you over the edge? The Easycore WOD at Academy of Self Defense in Santa Clara delivers exactly that perfect balance. This carefully crafted session combines kettlebell movements with bodyweight exercises to build functional strength, […]
Dual Power EMOM – Strength & Stamina in Every Minute! This Dual Power EMOM is nonstop intensity, designed to push your endurance, build power, and keep your body moving with no wasted time. EMOM stands for Every Minute on the Minute, meaning you complete each set of exercises at the start of every minute and […]