When Worlds Collide: HYROX WOD for Total-Body Power In “When Worlds Collide,” we’re fusing raw strength with cardio grit. You’ll power through sled work, crush kettlebell movements, dominate dumbbell lifts, and finish with a lung-burning ski erg or run. It’s a head-to-toe endurance workout built to mimic the intensity and flow of a real HYROX […]
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Unleash Your Inner Fire with the Prometheus DEKA WOD If you’re ready to push the limits of your strength, endurance, and willpower, the Prometheus DEKA WOD at the Academy of Self Defense in Santa Clara is your proving ground. This one’s a 10x circuit. Each round scorches through 10 reps of 10 movements. Bodyweight. Kettlebell. […]
Carry, Slam, Strike: Today’s Grit-Fueled Full-Body WOD If you’re looking for a group fitness class in Santa Clara that brings the heat, the hustle, and the heart-pounding intensity of combat fitness and strength training—today’s GRIT WOD at the Academy of Self Defense is calling your name. “Carry, Slam, Strike” is a gritty, grind-it-out kind of […]
HEXA BOAR WOD: 6 Moves, All Grit, One Wild Finish Say hello to HEXA BOAR—a powerhouse WOD that blends classic GRIT structure with compact intensity. With a 100-punch buy-in, a six-move strength and core combo in the middle, and a 50-kick buy-out, this one’s a total-body burner from start to finish. It’s short, sharp, and […]
Homer DEKA: AMRAP Power, DEKA Style Fast-paced. Fully loaded. Homer DEKA is an AMRAP (As Many Rounds As Possible) that stacks strikes, slams, swings, and cardio into one relentless loop. This isn’t about going through the motions—it’s about keeping your engine running hot while your body grinds through every rep with focus and form. This […]
The HYROX GRIND: Simulate the Suffer. Build the Engine. This isn’t just a workout—it’s a HYROX-style gauntlet that tests your endurance, functional strength, and mental staying power. Whether you’re training for a real HYROX event or just want a challenge that hits differently, The HYROX GRIND is as real as it gets. Designed as a […]
Full Body Burn WOD: 500+ Reps of Strength You want full-body? You got it. “Full Body Burn” is a savage WOD that stacks strength, volume, and conditioning into one grueling grind. With six stations plus a cardio closer, this one doesn’t just burn—it demands. It’ll challenge your legs, core, grip, lungs, and mental toughness from […]
Don’t Hate DEKA: A Full-Body WOD That Strikes Back We call this one “Don’t Hate DEKA”… but you might. This workout is a relentless climb through 9 different movements that hit every major muscle group—with RAM squats, TRX work, strikes, sprawls, and a spicy echo bike finish to cap it all off. It’s fast-paced, sweat-inducing, […]
The DEKA Dragon WOD: Channel Your Inner Bruce Lee This one’s a beast. Inspired by the intensity and precision of Bruce Lee, The DEKA Dragon is a tiered, descending-rep WOD that challenges strength, control, coordination, and endurance. It’s a fusion of martial arts energy, functional strength, and bodyweight movement—all packed into three rounds of progressive […]
HYBRID HUSTLE: The Ultimate Work-Rest Grind with a Burpee Burn Finisher “Hybrid Hustle” is a heart-thumping, sweat-dripping circuit that blends functional strength, cardio machines, combat combos, and raw grip work. You’ll move through 6 stations using a 40s work / 10s rest format—3 rounds total. Just when you think you’re done, there’s a 3-minute AMRAP […]