J’s: Jump, Press, and Power Through Today’s GRIT WOD Today’s GRIT fitness program at the Academy of Self Defense in Santa Clara brings you a sneaky burner called J’s. Simple moves, but don’t let that fool you. The magic is in the pairing. We’re combining a foundational strength movement with a high-intensity explosive finisher for […]
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Power Plant: Today’s GRIT WOD is Pure Energy Today’s GRIT fitness program at the Academy of Self Defense in Santa Clara is about generating serious power. We’re calling it Power Plant, and it’s loaded with explosive strength moves, controlled balance drills, and endurance-building finishers. This is the kind of full-body workout that challenges every muscle […]
Understanding the Differences and Choosing What’s Best for You When it comes to self-defense and martial arts, Krav Maga and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) stand out for their effectiveness and popularity. While both offer unique approaches to self-defense, understanding their differences can help you choose the one that aligns best with your goals. Let’s dive into […]
Friday the 13th WOD: Face Your Fitness Fears with GRIT If you’ve been waiting for the perfect excuse to crush a fear-themed full-body workout, today’s your lucky day. “Friday the 13th” at the Academy of Self Defense in Santa Clara is a GRIT WOD designed to make your muscles burn, your heart race, and your […]
Fight Gone Bad X: A Comprehensive Workout Challenge The “Fight Gone Bad X” workout is a rigorous, high-intensity circuit designed to test and improve your endurance, strength, and mental toughness. This challenging session consists of three five-minute rounds with one-minute intervals, focusing on maximizing reps across a variety of exercises. It’s a workout that simulates […]
Unilateral Domination – Strength Starts One Side at a Time Today’s GRIT WOD is a full-body muscle check—one limb at a time. “Unilateral Domination” is all about imbalances: finding them, fixing them, and getting stronger because of it. You’ll feel the burn from head to toe as each move targets a different part of your […]
Unleash Your Strength: Legendary Super Saiyan WOD Are you ready to push your power and endurance to legendary levels? Today’s Legendary Super Saiyan WOD at the Academy of Self Defense is designed to fire up your combat skills and full-body strength. This workout mixes striking power with kettlebell intensity, giving you the perfect blend of […]
ALI – The GRIT WOD That Hits Like a Heavyweight This isn’t just a workout, it’s a rhythm. A fighter’s flow. “ALI” brings the heat with alternating rounds of fast-paced boxing and strength training—designed to test your stamina, sharpen your coordination, and leave your whole body smoked (in the best way). Today’s WOD: “ALI”Format: 1 […]
Pick Your Poison: This AMRAP Hits Every Angle (and Muscle Group) If you’re walking into the Academy of Self Defense in Santa Clara today, get ready to choose your favorite kind of pain. “Pick Your Poison” is an AMRAP-style GRIT WOD stacked with functional movements, classic strength exercises, and serious endurance work. Today’s WOD:AMRAP (As […]
(Well, it’s complicated…) Look, I’ve been training Krav for about 5 years now, and I see this debate pop up constantly. You know the one – “Krav Maga is bullshido,” “it’s just aggressive aerobics,” “no pressure testing,” etc. I get it. I was skeptical too. But after years of training and seeing both good and […]