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 […]
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 […]