Unleash Your Fitness Fierceness with the ‘Til You Drop’ WOD! Hello to our dedicated fitness family! Are you ready to dive into a whirlpool of energy, endurance, and excitement? Well, brace yourself because the “’Til You Drop” WOD (Workout of the Day) is here, and it’s about to turn the heat up! Discover the Rhythms […]
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Rise Above with the “2nd Place Is Just First to Lose” Workout Challenge Welcome to the “2nd Place Is Just First to Lose” workout, a relentless session that embodies the spirit of competition and the drive to be the best. Offered by the Academy of Self Defense in Santa Clara, this workout is a testament […]
Savor the Burn with ‘Spicy Muscles Three Ways’ WOD! Hello, home workout warriors! Get ready to turn your living room into a cauldron of fitness with today’s sizzling session: “Spicy Muscles Three Ways”. This Timed AMRAP workout is set to bring the zest of the gym right to your doorstep via Zoom! Here’s the recipe […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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. […]
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 […]









