1. Bonds of Love: An Introduction to the
Art of Japanese Rope Bondage

An exciting, hands-on introductory workshop on the sensual and
artistic world of Japanese Rope Bondage also called Shibari!

Explore reasons for wanting to tie or be tied up, the safety factors
involved, how to choose the right ropes and lengths. We
teach foundational ties, and some intriguing variations, as
well as explore a dynamic use of bondage from the sensual
to the artistic.

2. Seduced By the Kisses of Rope: Building
Intimacy and Connection with Rope

An introduction to Kanso’s Kiss of Rope technique, a simple and
intimate form of Japanese Rope Bondage that involves using a
single rope to caress, capture and seduce your partner.

I share techniques on how to create mental and emotional space
for deeper connection with your partner through the Japanese
concept of Kokoro, which translates as "letting the rope flow
through heart, mind, and spirit".

3. Ties That Bind: Taking Your Rope to
the Next Level

Ready to take your rope journey to the next level? Got your
foundational ties down and ready for some new sexy and
aesthetic ties?

This class is aimed at students who want to further explore a
set of sexy of Shibari ties. We will introduce participants to
binding for the arms and legs that are both sensual and
functional. We show you several creative ways to play with
symmetrical bondage.

4. The Erotic Restraints: More Sexy Bondage
for the Bedroom

Join us for an evening of fun as we learn how to restrain and
capture our partner with rope using a new set of ties that will
help advance your sexy time in the bedroom.

Ties will be first be demonstrated and then taught thoroughly
in a hands-on, step-by-step manner. As always, I will be going
around and giving plenty of one on one feedback and attention.

5. Beauty in Ropes: The Art of Weaving & Embracing

This hands-on workshop focuses on developing the skill to
free flow with rope. You will learn to exercise proper technique
and tension in your tying as you practice a way of locking the
rope into an aesthetic pattern while creating a sensual journey
shared by you and your partner.

1. Stepping Into the Box Tie: The Iconic
Chest Harness of Japanese Rope Bondage.
(Part 1)

The box tie (Gote shibari) is one of the most frequently
used ties in the art of Japanese Rope Bondage. This is a
hands-on workshop on how to properly construct a 2-rope
box tie/chest harness, focusing on both the pattern and
proper tension. We cover the safety factors to take into
consideration and demonstrate modifications to help reduce
the risk of nerve injury and increase comfort while in this tie.

2. Stepping Out of the Box Tie: Third Rope
& Finishing Techniques for the Chest Harness.
(Part 2)

In this follow-up workshop we continue to explore the iconic
box tie. We add a third rope to demonstrate decorative
variations that create a solid foundation for more intricate
floor ties, and finishing techniques that assure your box tie
can serve as an integral tie in rope suspension work.

3. Rope Flow: Mastering Speed, Tension,
and Movement While Handling Rope

This workshop focuses on developing the skills necessary for
better rope management, dexterity and flow. We exercise body
memory in order to achieve better results in the quality, speed
and passion of your ties. A box tie/chest harness is utilized as
the practice tie in this class.

4. Bound to the Core: Exploring the Hip
Harness for Suspension

In this class we focus on learning a versatile hip harness for use
in Japanese rope suspension. We will address the functionality
of a hip harness, how to achieve proper tension and different
ways of attaching support lines for a safe and comfortable
suspension.

5. Shibari Elements: Advanced Floor Ties
& Chest Harnesses

A series of classes developed to help both intermediate and
advanced students who want to learn new ties not covered
in the main KOR curriculum. We also review specific ties
learned in the early stage of students training and further
advanced variations.

1. Intro to Japanese Rope Suspension:
Proper Suspension Line Management

In this two and half hour class we will explore the tools and
skills need to learn how to spend suspend out partner safely.
We will examine several ways of tie off our main support line
to the chest and waist harness and how to secure it safely to
our hard point.

2. Partial Suspension 1: Playing In the
Space Between Heaven & Earth

Partial Suspension is a tied position in which at least one line
is carrying the load while allowing the person to experience
suspension while touching the floor. It is an area in rope play
that normally neglected and offer lots of opportunities for fun,
but can be tricky at the same time.

3. Partial Suspension 2: Exploring the Space
between Heaven & Earth

In this class we will continue to explore and demo various partial
suspension positions and paly with more complex transition and
variations while working with dynamic tension.

4. Intro to Japanese Rope Suspension:
Side-Suspension

This series of classes has been develop to teach students the
art of contemporary rope suspension technique in a safe and
thorough manner.

In this two and half hour class we will explore how to properly
tie and build the framework for the Side-Suspension form
followed by a few variations.

5. Intro to Japanese Rope Suspension:
Face Down Position

This series of classes has been develop to teach students the
art of contemporary rope suspension technique in a safe and
thorough manner.

In this two and half hour class we will explore how to properly
tie and build the framework for the Face-Down position followed
by a few variations.

6. Intro to Japanese Rope Suspension:
Face-Up Position

This series of classes has been develop to teach students the
art of contemporary rope suspension technique in a safe and
thorough manner.

In this two and half hour class we will explore how to properly
tie and build the framework for the Face-Up position followed
by a few variations.

7. Intro to Japanese Rope Suspension:
Futomomo (bent-leg) Position

This series of classes has been develop to teach students the
art of contemporary rope suspension technique in a safe and
thorough manner.

In this two and half hour class we will explore how to properly
tie and build the framework for the Futomomo (bent-leg) position
followed by a few variations.

8. Kinbaku Captured: Introduction
to Japanese Aesthetics in Shibari

In this class we will introduce Japanese aesthetic concepts
and views and how they are applied to Kinbaku: The art of
beautiful suffering. Part of the teaching will include photo
slide show presentation and a live rope demo that will help
us understand better how to apply theses concept to our own
personal rope style.

9. Pick Up Sticks - Using Bamboo with
in Shibari Floor Tie and Suspenesion

In this class we will explore creative and safe ways to tie
with and include pieces of bamboo in both floor ties, partial
& full suspension. This class is geared towards intermediate
students with proficient rope handling skills and proper
knowledge a traditional Gote (Chest Harness).

Semenawa: Classical Shibari and
the Art of Psychological Rope Play

In this series of classes I will be teaching “Old School Style”
Shibari ties, forms and suspension technique for tying on a
horizontal bamboo as a hard point. This style of tying allows
us to explore the physical and psychological aspects of a rope
session based on the classical Japanese concept of Semenawa
(contemplative/ psychological rope play). This concept goes
beyond the idea of embracing or restraining your partner
with rope.

The Advanced Suspension Study Group

The Advanced Suspension Study Group is intended for
students who already have experience in suspension;
those that fall in the intermediate suspension level and
want to refine their skills and deepen there understand
of more complex dynamic suspensions and transitions.