Starting Centr Masterclass: Da Rulk? Here’s what you need to know

If your quads are trembling and your brow is already sweating, that’s because you will soon be learning from the best with Centr Masterclass: Da Rulk.

In this program, Da Rulk will teach you the fundamentals of his Raw Functional Training method. But before you begin, you need the lowdown on how this first-of-its-kind program works. So read on…

Who is my trainer?

Joseph “Da Rulk” Sakoda is the challenge we all need! Rulk’s background in kinesiology and biomechanics informed his Raw Functional Training method, and has made him a go-to trainer for special ops and Olympic gold medalists alike.

His iconic moves are a test for your mind and body, and can help to unlock a whole new way of moving. While he may seem tough and intimidating, once you get to know Da Rulk he’s actually a big ol’ donut shop full of laughs. And if it’s motivation you need, you’ve come to the right place!

What makes Centr Masterclass different to other programs?

If you’ve done other Centr programs, you’re going to find this Masterclass operates a little differently.

• First up, you don’t select your training level. Make sure you watch the video above – Da Rulk will explain why everyone starts with the Beginner series to master the skills of Raw Functional Training. He'll take you back to basics, breaking down the key elements of his unique training style, then helping you piece it all together.
• Masterclass is designed to work in conjunction with the daily workouts in Your Plan, not replace them. For example, instead of doing a Da Rulk workout in Your Plan this week, do a Masterclass session, then stick to your daily workouts for the remainder of the week.

How does the program work?

Centr Masterclass: Da Rulk is made up of 13 sessions in total that will progressively move you through three series – Beginner (5 sessions), Intermediate and Advanced (each 4 sessions).

Each session focuses on a specific element of functional training, and includes three parts:

1. Introduction: Da Rulk will talk you through the upcoming session and what you’re going to learn.
2. Tutorial: Rulk will break down the key move (or movements) of the session, then demonstrate the upcoming workout with an assist from Luke.
3. Workout: Rulk will lead you through the workout, including a warm-up and cool-down (unique to each series).

A few tips:

• Take each series at your own pace – don’t rush through it, there’s no time limit.
• Rulk recommends you stick to 1-2 sessions per week alongside your regular training.
• You can repeat any session as many times as you need to nail the movements before moving on.

What results will I see?

From first responders to Chris Hemsworth, athletes to parents trying to keep up with their kids, Raw Functional Training can enhance how we move through our lives.

The strength and conditioning you gain through training with Da Rulk will:

• unlock endurance and stamina (cardiovascular fitness)
• increase mobility and agility
• boost hand-eye coordination and reaction time
• improve sporting and training performance
• support and enhance everyday movement (carrying groceries, lifting children, etc.)
• build core strength and improve posture.

Da Rulk’s style of training can be tough – there’s a reason for that #ISurvivedDaRulk hashtag in our Facebook community – but the benefits are huge. When you graduate from his Masterclass, you’ll have the confidence and ability to perform Rulk’s movements and sequences with tight form and, eventually, at an advanced level.