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How Groupthink Leads to Collective Blindness
The Danger of Groupthink: How Social Media Rewrites History and Distorts Reality Why People Believe What They Want to Believe People don’t believe things […]
Modern Athletes vs. Old-School Grit: Who Would Win?
We’re living in a time where “trauma” has become a catch-all label. It’s tacked onto every struggle, every misstep, every excuse for why someone can’t […]
WDP 153: Marc MacYoung
Marc MacYoung returns to the podcast and we talk politics, self-defense, and a lot more. We recorded this January 23rd so current events are not […]
Wha’dyah Say?! – Academy of Self Defense
Dive Into the “WHA’DYAH SAY?!” WOD Challenge Get ready to shout “WHA’DYAH SAY?!” as you take on one of the most exhilarating and challenging Workouts […]
Dual Power EMOM – Academy of Self Defense
Dual Power EMOM – Strength & Stamina in Every Minute! This Dual Power EMOM is nonstop intensity, designed to push your endurance, build power, and […]
Whatchu talkin bout Whiskey! – Academy of Self Defense
Whatchu Talkin Bout, Whiskey? WOD – Strength, Endurance & Combat Power! You might be asking yourself, “Whatchu talkin’ bout, Whiskey?” But after this AMRAP (As […]
Ciabatta Crunch – Academy of Self Defense
Ciabatta Crunch – Today’s GRIT WOD at Academy of Self Defense Get ready to fire up your muscles and push your limits with Ciabatta Crunch, […]
Ape x2 – Academy of Self Defense
Unleash Your Inner Beast with Today’s GRIT WOD: Ape x2! Ready to move like an animal? Today’s GRIT WOD at the Academy of Self Defense […]
Iron Flow – Academy of Self Defense
Iron Flow: Strength Meets Precision Today’s WOD, Iron Flow, is all about control, strength, and seamless transitions. This workout isn’t just about lifting weight—it’s about […]
This Workout is Killing Me
This Workout is Killing Me – A True AMRAP Test If you like your workouts intense and relentless, this one is for you. This Workout […]
Full Body Strength Tabata – Academy of Self Defense
Full Body Strength – A Tabata Power Session If you’re looking for a high-intensity, strength-building workout, Full Body Strength is exactly what you need. This […]
GritLab – Academy of Self Defense
GritLab – The Ultimate Circuit Challenge Welcome to GritLab, where strength, endurance, and power collide in one intense circuit workout. This is a full-body challenge […]
Add It Up Part 2
Welcome to “Add It Up Part 2 (Up Where We Belong)”, a uniquely structured workout designed to elevate your fitness journey to new heights. Offered […]
WOD: Speed 2 – Academy of Self Defense
Speed 2: The WOD That Fires Up Strength and Speed Today’s GRIT workout at the Academy of Self Defense is all about speed, power, and […]
JR Experience – Academy of Self Defense
The JR Experience: Strength, Control, and Power Some workouts are about speed. Others are about endurance. The JR Experience is about control, precision, and full-body […]
Grit & Grip – Academy of Self Defense
If you want strong, resilient shoulders and a grip that won’t quit, the Grit & Grip WOD is exactly what you need. This workout focuses […]
Legendary Super Saiyan – Academy of Self Defense
Unleash Your Strength: Legendary Super Saiyan WOD Are you ready to push your power and endurance to legendary levels? Today’s Legendary Super Saiyan WOD at […]
Single V.2 – Academy of Self Defense
If you’re looking for a workout that builds strength, endurance, and total-body control, Single V.2 is exactly what you need. This high-intensity kettlebell workout is […]
Full Throttle EMOM – Academy of Self Defense
Buckle up because Full-Throttle is here to test your strength, stamina, and grit. This EMOM (Every Minute on the Minute) workout is designed to keep […]
A Celebration or a Call for Accountability?
International Women’s Day: Turning Fear into Power International Women’s Day is a time to honor the achievements of women, celebrate their strength, and push for […]
Power Play – Academy of Self Defense
Some workouts test your endurance. Others build strength. The Power Play WOD does both—while pushing you past your limits. This full-body workout is designed to […]
What Makes a Leader? The Traits That Define True Leadership
The Dynamics of True Leadership: Courage, Fear, and Action What Makes a Leader? Leadership is not a position, a title, or a privilege reserved for […]
Tabata A-Lotta #4 – Academy of Self Defense
Tabata A-Lotta #4 – The Ultimate EMOM Challenge! You’re in for a serious sweat session with today’s Tabata A-Lotta #4! This high-intensity EMOM (Every Minute […]
Ohana – Academy of Self Defense
Ohana WOD – Strength, Power, and Endurance in Every Rep! Today’s Ohana WOD is all about community, resilience, and pushing through together. This full-body challenge […]
EXCLUDING EVIDENCE! – Law of Self Defense
Today the Alec Baldwin trial court is holding its FINAL pre-trial hearing of this case, mostly covering requests by the State to exclude various forms […]
Tabata Full Body – Academy of Self Defense
Tabata Full-Body WOD – Strength, Power, and Endurance! Today’s Tabata Full-Body WOD is a high-intensity interval challenge designed to fire up every muscle group while […]
Jury Selection (Court NOT broadcast!) – Law of Self Defense
FYI: Turns out the jury selection was NOT live broadcast from court today. At about 58 minutes of today’s show I realize that’s the case, […]
The Ultimate Guide to Self-Defense
The Ultimate Guide to Krav Maga vs. MMA: Find the Right Training for You Many people start training in Krav Maga or martial arts […]
Punch Strike Core – Academy of Self Defense
Ready to unleash your power and strengthen your core? The GRIT program at the Academy of Self Defense in Santa Clara brings you Punch – Strike […]
Day 1 LIVE SUMMARY – Law of Self Defense
Today is the first day of the Alec Baldwin involuntary manslaughter trial, over his shooting dead cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the movie set of low-budget […]