Great Balls of Fire: A Medicine Ball Meltdown You’ll Love to Hate This isn’t just another ball workout. It’s a fiery, full-body GRIT session that brings the heat with every slam, press, jump, and toss. Great Balls of Fire torches your muscles with explosive strength moves, kicks in the cardio with skaters and crawls, and […]
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Triple Threat: 420 Reps of Nonstop Power, Speed, and Sweat Say hello to Triple Threat, a rep-based beast of a workout designed to hit everything—endurance, explosiveness, strength, and control. You’ll knock out 60 reps of 7 different movements, each targeting a different system or muscle group. It’s the kind of grind that tests your engine […]
Get ready to fire up your whole body with Box, Bells, Burn—a high-energy, circuit-style WOD that blends explosive power, raw strength, and core-crushing endurance. This workout is fast, sweaty, and seriously effective. Whether you’re crushing it in class at the Academy of Self Defense in Santa Clara or tackling it from your living room, this […]
Reno 2.5: Strength, Grit, and the Ultimate Partner Rescue Simple numbers. Savage output. Reno 2.5 takes you through two full-body rounds that challenge strength, control, and endurance—then throws you into a partnered burner where you’ll fight to “save your partner” by moving with speed and purpose. The reps are low. But don’t be fooled. These […]
GRIT-ROX x10: Push Power, Precision, and Pace WOD Description:Welcome to GRIT-ROX x10—a full-throttle, no-nonsense circuit designed to light up your engine and build grit from the ground up. This one’s simple on paper, but sneaky tough in practice. You’ll loop through 10 rounds of 7 movements, moving fast, staying sharp, and digging deep for every […]
Heavy Artillery Brings the Power in Today’s GRIT WOD Today’s GRIT WOD is bringing the heat. “Heavy Artillery” is an explosive combat fitness circuit designed to torch calories, sharpen striking technique, and build full-body strength. You’ll cycle through 90 seconds of all-out effort, with just 15 seconds to switch between stations. No time to overthink—just […]
Dive Deep into Strength with the “PowerPlunge Tri-Set” WOD Welcome to a thrilling journey of strength, agility, and endurance with today’s Workout of the Day (WOD) at the Academy of Self Defense in Santa Clara. We’re introducing the “PowerPlunge Tri-Set” WOD, a meticulously crafted workout designed to push your limits and plunge you into a […]
Don’t Hate: A Full-Body Blast with Kickboxing Flair If you’re looking for a group fitness class in Santa Clara that packs a punch—literally—then today’s GRIT WOD is calling your name. “Don’t Hate” brings nine killer movements together in a descending ladder that mixes power, precision, and just enough burn to make you proud. Whether you’re […]
Go the Distance with This Combat AMRAP If you’ve ever wondered what GRIT really means, meet today’s WOD: Delta. This high-octane AMRAP (As Many Rounds As Possible) is a test of stamina, strength, and mental push-through. It’s fast. It’s relentless. And it’s one of those workouts that reminds you exactly what you’re capable of. “Delta” […]
Whiskey Woes: A WOD That’ll Have You Working Like a Dog (in the Best Way) If you’ve ever met Whiskey—the friendly gym dog who belongs to Coach James—you know he brings a chill vibe to the Academy of Self Defense. But don’t be fooled by this WOD’s cuddly name. Whiskey Woes is no walk in […]