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Power Hour

Power Hour: Unleash Your Potential with a Punch! Hey, Santa Clara fitness buffs! Get ready to unleash a storm of activity with our “Power Hour” WOD! It’s AMRAP, which means As Many Reps As Possible, and trust us, you’ll want to max out every minute of this hour with Coach Ilya. What’s on the Power […]

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Fall Back-Spring Forward

Embrace the Seasonal Shift with ‘Fall Back-Spring Forward’ WOD! Hey there, Santa Clara! As the leaves turn and the clocks reset, it’s the perfect time to reflect that change in your workout regime. That’s why today’s WOD is aptly named “Fall Back-Spring Forward” – a sequence of exercises designed to make you as resilient as […]

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Backseat Blues

Groove Through the Blues with the ‘BackSeat Blues’ Whiskey WOD! Hello, fitness enthusiasts of Santa Clara! Today, we’re rolling out the mat for a workout that’s as rhythmical as it is robust! Let’s shake off the ordinary and embrace the extraordinary with the “BackSeat Blues – Whiskey WOD #33.” It’s an Every Minute On the […]

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EZ Day 7.5

Embrace the “EZ Day 7.5” Challenge: A Journey to Greater Strength and Agility Welcome to “EZ Day 7.5,” a workout that’s anything but easy. Crafted to test your endurance, strength, and explosiveness, this AMRAP (As Many Rounds As Possible) session is a cornerstone of our GRIT fitness program at the Academy of Self Defense in […]

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Heidi

Meet Heidi: Your Next Fitness Milestone at the Academy of Self Defense! Hey, Santa Clara warriors! Are you ready to meet “Heidi”? No, she’s not the new coach on the block – she’s your next fitness milestone! “Heidi” is the name of our latest Workout of the Day (WOD), and she’s a mix of gusto, […]

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Paris

Take a Fitness Journey to ‘Paris’ Without Leaving Santa Clara! Bonjour, fitness enthusiasts! Imagine a workout that transports you to the City of Light — welcome to the “Paris” WOD! It’s a sophisticated blend of strength, endurance, and pure joie de vivre, all wrapped up in one invigorating session at the Academy of Self Defense. […]

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London Calling

Answer the Call: Dive Into ‘London Calling’ WOD! Hello, Santa Clara’s fitness rockstars! Are you ready for a workout that’s as iconic as Big Ben’s chimes? “London Calling” is our newest WOD, and it’s summoning you to a challenge that’s steeped in strength, agility, and the heart of a lion. Why ‘London Calling’? Just like […]

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EZ Day 8.5

EZ DAY 8.5: Elevate Your Fitness Game with a Dash of Excitement! Hello to all the movers and shakers out there! If you’re on the hunt for something that’s exciting, challenging, and sprinkled with fun, you’re in luck! Today’s WOD (Workout of the Day), titled “EZ DAY 8.5,” is here to sprinkle some zest into […]

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Long Time No See

Reunite with Fitness: Dive into the ‘Long Time, No See’ WOD! Hey fitness family! Missed us? We’re back with a bang, bringing a workout that’s going to make your reunion with fitness feel like a celebration! Introducing the “Long Time, No See” WOD as part of our Whiskey WOD series. What’s in store? In this […]

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360

Revolutionize Your Workout with the “360” AMRAP Challenge Welcome to the “360” workout, a high-intensity AMRAP (As Many Rounds As Possible) challenge designed to revolutionize your fitness routine with a comprehensive, 360-degree approach to strength, endurance, and core stability. Offered at the Academy of Self Defense in Santa Clara, this session highlights our GRIT fitness […]

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