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Amalgamate

Strength meets conditioning. Precision meets pressure. This is Amalgamate DEKA. This DEKA-style workout fuses eight dynamic movements into two high-intensity rounds, each built around focused 90-second work intervals with short transitions. “Amalgamate” isn’t just a cool name—it reflects what this WOD does best: blends strength, speed, and stability into one non-stop flow. You’ll jump, press, […]

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The Last Dab DEKA

The Last Dab DEKA is a high-energy, full-body AMRAP that blends Spartan grit with functional training fire. Whether you’re chasing a new round or just trying to hold your pace, this workout will challenge your strength, cardio, and mental edge. Step up, lift strong, slam down burpees, then punch and press your way through an […]

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Sled x Fight Flow

SLED x FIGHT FLOW: The Ultimate Strength & Strikes Hybrid WOD This HYROX-style WOD, SLED x FIGHT FLOW, is where raw strength meets controlled aggression. It’s a fast-paced interval circuit built to condition your entire body, while sharpening your mental focus and explosive output. With short work bursts and quick transitions, you’ll build endurance, develop […]

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When Worlds Collide

When Worlds Collide: HYROX WOD for Total-Body Power In “When Worlds Collide,” we’re fusing raw strength with cardio grit. You’ll power through sled work, crush kettlebell movements, dominate dumbbell lifts, and finish with a lung-burning ski erg or run. It’s a head-to-toe endurance workout built to mimic the intensity and flow of a real HYROX […]

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Prometheus DEKA

Unleash Your Inner Fire with the Prometheus DEKA WOD If you’re ready to push the limits of your strength, endurance, and willpower, the Prometheus DEKA WOD at the Academy of Self Defense in Santa Clara is your proving ground. This one’s a 10x circuit. Each round scorches through 10 reps of 10 movements. Bodyweight. Kettlebell. […]

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Carry, Slam, Strike

Carry, Slam, Strike: Today’s Grit-Fueled Full-Body WOD If you’re looking for a group fitness class in Santa Clara that brings the heat, the hustle, and the heart-pounding intensity of combat fitness and strength training—today’s GRIT WOD at the Academy of Self Defense is calling your name. “Carry, Slam, Strike” is a gritty, grind-it-out kind of […]

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HEXA Boar

HEXA BOAR WOD: 6 Moves, All Grit, One Wild Finish Say hello to HEXA BOAR—a powerhouse WOD that blends classic GRIT structure with compact intensity. With a 100-punch buy-in, a six-move strength and core combo in the middle, and a 50-kick buy-out, this one’s a total-body burner from start to finish. It’s short, sharp, and […]

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Homer DEKA

Homer DEKA: AMRAP Power, DEKA Style Fast-paced. Fully loaded. Homer DEKA is an AMRAP (As Many Rounds As Possible) that stacks strikes, slams, swings, and cardio into one relentless loop. This isn’t about going through the motions—it’s about keeping your engine running hot while your body grinds through every rep with focus and form. This […]

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HYROX Grind

The HYROX GRIND: Simulate the Suffer. Build the Engine. This isn’t just a workout—it’s a HYROX-style gauntlet that tests your endurance, functional strength, and mental staying power. Whether you’re training for a real HYROX event or just want a challenge that hits differently, The HYROX GRIND is as real as it gets. Designed as a […]

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Full Body Burn

Full Body Burn WOD: 500+ Reps of Strength You want full-body? You got it. “Full Body Burn” is a savage WOD that stacks strength, volume, and conditioning into one grueling grind. With six stations plus a cardio closer, this one doesn’t just burn—it demands. It’ll challenge your legs, core, grip, lungs, and mental toughness from […]

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