ELITE STRENGTH TRAINING BUILT ON PROVEN SYSTEMS
Kabuki Legacy provides world‑class strength and powerlifting programming to athletes of all levels committed to the pursuit of excellence
28+ PROGRAMS
Our methods aren't just theoretical. We hit the ground running, traveling to NFL teams, MLB spring training, police departments, and fire departments across the US. We worked with top clinicians and specialists to refine ergonomic equipment like the Duffalo Bar and the ShouldeRok—products born in a garage that eventually disrupted the entire strength industry.
The proof of the "Legacy" is in the results: world records for elite athletes and restored quality of life for the general population. We proved that if you optimize movement, you maximize strength and recovery.
PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMMING
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COACHES
Rudy Kadlub
Kyle Young
Coach, Co-Owner
Head Coach & Owner, Dream Team Performance; Head Coach, Team USA Powerlifting (2022-2026)
In his 20+ year career as a competitive powerlifter, Rudy has set over 100 American and World records across three weight classes, four age groups and multiple federations. He currently holds the highest all-time total for all weight classes in his age group (75+). He was inducted into the USPA Hall of Fame in 2024 and the American Powerlifting Association HOF in 2016.
In addition, Rudy is a nationally awarded real estate developer and home builder in the Pacific Northwest. He resides in Lake Oswego, OR with his wife, Ann who together have five children and 14 grandchildren.
Kyle Young has spent over 20 years shaping the highest levels of the strength and conditioning industry. His career spans the full spectrum of athletic achievement, from competing as a World Champion athlete and earning a Black Belt to establishing himself as an industry-leading consultant and educator.
As the Head Coach of Team USA Powerlifting (2022-2026), Kyle has directed the strategy and performance for the nation's top lifters on the world stage. He is renowned for his expertise in biomechanical analysis, technical mastery, and athletic development, having helped coach athletes to thousands of records, including 18+ All-Time World Records. In addition, Kyle is dedicated to advancing the sport globally, having personally coached and educated over 11,000 coaches and athletes.
He resides in Houston, Texas, with his wife, Kristen.
About Us
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We are a strength training and performance brand built on years of elite coaching, education, and athlete development.
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Kabuki Legacy specializes in creating structured, progressive training programs that help lifters build strength, stay healthy, and perform at their best.
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Our coaching and training systems are delivered through an industry trusted app, giving athletes clear programming, data tracking, and long‑term progression.
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All payments are processed securely online through Stripe.
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Kabuki Legacy operates as a professional, service‑based business providing digital strength training and coaching services to athletes and lifters worldwide.
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Risen From the Ashes: Elite Performance Center
Even the strongest foundations can be tested. To understand where we are going, you have to understand the fire we just walked through. The story didn’t start in a high-tech lab or a polished corporate office. It started in a small, grungy storefront in Portland, Oregon—right next to a local strip club. That was the original Elite Performance Center (EPC). It was a place where athletes and everyday people alike came to bust their butts, unknowingly participating in the creation of a movement system that would eventually change hundreds of thousands of lives across the world. From those storefront roots to the first warehouse expansion, the mission was simple: Live better through strength. This wasn't about flashy "influencer" workouts or arbitrary percentages. It was about fine-tuning human movement until it was bulletproof.
The Golden Era: Clackamas and The Lab
Around 2015, the movement shifted. We moved into a massive warehouse space in Clackamas, Oregon. This wasn't just a gym; it was the birthplace of the Duffalo Bar and the ShouldeRok. It was a hub for dozens of competitions and hundreds of world-class athletes who traveled from across the globe for a level of training unmatched anywhere else. Behind those walls, we fine-tuned the principles of Loaded Movement. We didn't just sell equipment; we taught the world how to use it. We grew so rapidly that we expanded into the Kabuki Strength Lab, launched Level 2 and 3 seminars, and collaborated with the largest powerlifting organizations in the U.S. to set the standard for coaching education.
The Rebirth: Coaching First
During the COVID era, the industry shifted. As the world moved online, everyone became an "influencer" or a "coach" overnight. The market became diluted with gimmicks. Even within our own history, the focus shifted toward equipment manufacturing, and the "soul" of the brand—the coaching and education—took a backseat. But, the DNA of what we built in that grungy Portland storefront never died. Kabuki Legacy is the return to those roots. We aren’t here to manufacture barbells. We are bringing back the elite programming and education that was nearly lost. We are rising from the ashes to fill the void left by corporate interests. We are starting exactly where we began: with world-class coaching. We are re-releasing the original programs built on the fundamental principles that changed the face of strength training.
The Fundamentals of Strength
While the industry is currently loud and diluted, we are going back to the "Secret Sauce." We will be providing free education and are preparing to release the Fundamentals of Strength—the definitive foundation upon which everything we ever built stands. The corporate names may have changed, but the DNA belongs to the people who did the work. The fire is just getting going.
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