The GRIT WOD That Doesn’t Quit This one comes straight from the playful, chaotic brain of Coach James—and it’s part of the legendary Whiskey WOD series. (Yes, that Whiskey—the massive Doberman-Husky mix who’ll knock you over with love before you even finish your warm-up.) Like the pup, this workout looks sweet at first… but it’s […]
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Johnson is Observing: 90 Seconds of Grit, Power, and Control Today’s GRIT WOD, titled “Johnson is Observing,” is a for-time circuit challenge built on eight power-packed movements, each with 90 seconds of nonstop effort. You get just 15 seconds to switch stations, which keeps your heart rate up and your focus locked in. Here’s the […]
Trip Around the Universe: A Grounded GRIT Workout with Galactic Burn No spaceship needed—just a kettlebell, some grit, and a willingness to explore discomfort. Trip Around the Universe is a journey through unilateral strength, core control, and serious stamina. Every move is designed to challenge your balance, your breath, and your burn tolerance. It’s functional, […]
“March to Freedom”: Kettlebell Precision and Power, GRIT-Style Today’s GRIT WOD, “March to Freedom,” is a two-part test of strength, control, and grit. First, you flow through a tight single-bell sequence that fires up your shoulders, core, and stability. Then you go headfirst into a double-bell EMOM-style gauntlet, rotating through four movements every 76 seconds. […]
Raise the Bar: This GRIT AMRAP WOD Will Test Your Total-Body Grit Today’s WOD is called Raise the Bar, and yeah—it lives up to the name. This AMRAP (As Many Rounds As Possible) is all about full-body power, grip strength, and mental push. You’re cycling through explosive movements, endurance grinders, and core-crushing finishers for an […]
All-American Ass-Kicker: The GRIT WOD That Hits Like a Heavyweight Today’s WOD is a double-stacked beast: power-packed EMOM to start, then a muscle-blasting AMRAP to finish. It’s fast. It’s fierce. It’s got you throwing punches, kicking high, and burning through a full-body kettlebell pump. Whether you’re training for strength, stamina, or just a good old-fashioned […]
Power Up with GRIT Core 500 Get ready to challenge your core strength and endurance with today’s workout: GRIT Core 500. The GRIT program at the Academy of Self Defense in Santa Clara presents this intense core-focused WOD that consists of 500 reps of various exercises. This workout is designed to target every part of […]
If you’re looking for a group fitness class in Santa Clara that brings the energy, intensity, and a full-body challenge—this WOD is it. “Johnson is Watching!” isn’t just a clever name. It’s a warning. This GRIT-style endurance workout will test your strength, coordination, and cardio under pressure. You’ve got 90 seconds of work, 15 seconds […]
Summer Body Lock-In: Slow, Controlled, and Built for Muscle Burn Today’s GRIT WOD is called “Summer Body Lock-In”—and it’s not your average sweat session. There’s no timer. No sprint. Just focused, muscle-building grind. This WOD slows things down and zeroes in on that mind-muscle connection. We’re talking iso holds, tempo reps, and supersets that’ll have […]
Unilateral Domination 2: One Side at a Time, All-In on Strength You don’t need a barbell to build brutal strength. You just need a plan. “Unilateral Domination 2” is today’s GRIT WOD, and it’s here to wreck your legs, challenge your balance, and torch your upper body—one side at a time. This isn’t about speed. […]