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Gorilla

Unleash Your Inner Strength with Today’s GRIT WOD: Gorilla Edition! Ready for a workout that pushes your limits and keeps you coming back for more? The Gorilla WOD at the Academy of Self Defense is designed to enhance strength, agility, and endurance while giving you a full-body challenge. Whether you’re new to fitness or a […]

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Chancellor

Get Ready for Today’s GRIT WOD: Power & Endurance Combo! Looking to challenge your entire body? Today’s GRIT Workout of the Day (WOD) at the Academy of Self Defense in Santa Clara brings the heat! This session will build your strength, improve your endurance, and push your mental grit. Whether you’re just starting out or […]

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These Hands Work

These Hands Work Partner WOD: Strength, Agility, and Power! Ready to turn up the intensity with a partner workout that tests your strength, agility, and boxing skills? The These Hands Work WOD is a partner-focused session designed to get your heart racing and your muscles firing. It combines resistance band work, boxing movements, and functional […]

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KB Blast Circuit

KB Blast Circuit: Full-Body Power in Just 5 Rounds Looking for a killer workout that delivers both strength and cardio in one session? The KB Blast Circuit is your go-to! In just 5 rounds of high-intensity kettlebell exercises, you’ll build strength, improve endurance, and torch calories. This workout is designed to hit all the major […]

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Should I Stretch Before or After My Workout?

Stretching is an important step in making sure that you have a fulfilling workout. Stretching has many benefits for our physical wellness and helps prevent overuse injuries and mentally prepares us for an engaging workout. But a common question asked within the fitness community is when during a workout is the best time for stretching. […]

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“Legit” Krav Maga?

What Makes a Krav Maga Training School Legitimate? Understanding the Vanguard Approach Krav Maga, the renowned self-defense system originally developed for the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) by Imi Lichtenfeld, has grown into a globally respected martial art. As Krav Maga expanded beyond the borders of Israel, particularly after its introduction to the United States, it […]

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Earth, Wind, & Fire

Earth, Wind, and Fire WOD: Unleash Your Power! Ready for a workout that will leave you feeling unstoppable? The Earth, Wind, and Fire WOD is designed to push your limits, combining strength training, cardio, and bodyweight exercises to deliver a total-body workout. With a mix of deadlifts, rows, punches, and burpees, this WOD promises to […]

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Tabata Power Circuit

TABATA Power Circuit at GRIT Looking for a workout that pushes your limits and helps you build strength, endurance, and agility all in one go? The TABATA Power Circuit at the Academy of Self Defense is designed to do just that. Whether you’re just starting out or you’re a seasoned athlete, this WOD offers a […]

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Tabata A-Lotta #3

Whiskey WOD #059 – Tabata A-Lotta #3 Feeling the need for a quick, effective workout that pushes your limits and builds strength? Our GRIT Workout of the Day, Tabata A-Lotta #3, is the perfect high-intensity challenge to take your fitness to the next level. This WOD is a blend of power, endurance, and speed, using […]

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EMOM Push-Up Challenge

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, […]

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