Here’s something that might surprise you: only 6-8% of Americans are meeting the basic resistance training guidelines for optimal health. That’s a startling statistic I recently came across from Dr. Gabrielle Lyon’s research, and it got me thinking about our amazing community at the Academy of Self Defense. Every day, I see people of all […]
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Brave Rescue WOD: Strength, Speed, and Hero Mode Activated Ready to feel like a hero? Today’s GRIT fitness program WOD at the Academy of Self Defense in Santa Clara is called Brave Rescue, and it’s packed with explosive strength training, combat fitness vibes, and full-body intensity. This group fitness class is all about agility, endurance, […]
Get Strong and Sweat it Out with Today’s GRIT WOD: Strength & Sweat Combo! Today’s Strength & Sweat Combo at the Academy of Self Defense is all about building strength and boosting your cardio endurance. This high-energy WOD is split into two circuits—one for weightlifting and one for core and cardio work—giving you the perfect […]
Bestfighterintheworld – GRIT Striking WOD Inspired by Khabib Today’s workout is inspired by one of the most dominant athletes in UFC history—Khabib Nurmagomedov. This bagwork-based WOD mimics his aggressive, relentless ground control style. It’s all about pressure, positioning, and pace. You’re not just hitting the bag. You’re training to stay on top, stay sharp, and […]
Prometheus – The 10×10 WOD That Brings the Fire Prometheus isn’t just a name—it’s a challenge worthy of legend. This WOD brings the heat with 10 rounds for time, each one packed with 10 reps of ten different movements. The volume stacks fast, and by round 3, you’ll feel the burn of every rep. Here’s […]
Old Dog, Same Tricks – Classic EMOM, Fresh Burn This one looks familiar on the surface, but that’s the trick. “Old Dog, Same Tricks” is a 10-round EMOM (Every Minute on the Minute) workout that layers compound strength, cardio, and unilateral coordination into a tight, efficient format. Each minute, you’ll complete: Yep—every rep is done […]
Push Your Limits with Today’s WOD: EMOM Push-Up Challenge! Ready for a workout that will fire up your muscles and keep you engaged from start to finish? Today’s EMOM (Every Minute on the Minute) Push-Up Challenge is a perfect blend of strength, endurance, and high-intensity training. Whether you’re new to fitness or a seasoned athlete, […]
Broken But Still Good – A Strength Superset WOD That Hits Different Today’s GRIT workout is a total-body strength session disguised as a superset sandwich. “Broken But Still Good” uses descending reps—10, 8, 6—across paired movements that challenge you both unilaterally and bilaterally. Each pair works a primary lift followed by a complimentary move. Translation? […]
Today’s WOD: Old School “Old School” doesn’t mess around. This WOD is pure grind, built for grit (literally) and mental stamina. It’s a chipper-style, for-time challenge that pushes upper body, lower body, core, and cardio in a no-frills, all-thrills format: Old School (For Time) That’s 900 reps and 1000 meters of raw, old-school power. Let’s […]
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 […]