Kinbaku from the Neck Up
Playing with the face is an important element of kinbaku in Japan. In this class we will break down the elements of face...
On Tying Rope and Tying People: Practicing Shibari
Practicing Shibari
I’ve been teaching Japanese erotic rope bondage for well over a decade now and one of the most common questions I get asked...
September Intensive: Kinbaku 101
New to the world of shibari and kinbaku? Join us Sept. 27th for our introductory workshop, Kinbaku 101.
In this class, Zetsu will lead you...
March 5th: Torture Ties: The Ebi and Gyaku Ebi
Join the LA Rope Dojo as we explore two of the most famous and legendary "torture ties" from Edo era Japan. The Ebi or...
June Suspension Workshop Sold Out
Our June suspension workshop is sold out for this month. We will be holding this particular workshop twice a year. If you are interested...
What is Yukimura Style Shibari?
Yukimura Haruki (1948-2016) was one a handful of bakushi (rope masters) who elevated the art of tying by creating his own style (ryuu in...
Online History Class: June 30th 7:00
For those interested in the background and history of Japanese rope, I will be doing a talk "Searching for the Heart of Kinbaku" for...
Akechi Denki and the Secrets of Shibari
Tickets available here
One of the most important figures in the history of shibari is Akechi Denki. Akechi sensei passed away on July 17, 2005...
New Class: Yukimura Style Single Rope Ties
Starting in August, LA Rope will be offering a new class of single rope ties in the style of Yukimura Haruki sensei.
This...
Group Class to Resume Mid-April
Following CDC guildlines, LA Rope will be re-opening for group lessons. Participants (including instructors and demo bottoms) must be fully vaccinated (two weeks...
October 17th: Searching for the Heart of Kinbaku: A History of Japanese Rope and...
Tickets on sale here: https://studiokokoro.co.uk/tickets/
The history of kinbaku in Japan is a story that has been told many times. It has also been the...
Feb 4th: How to Take Great Kinbaku Photos
About the Class
This class explores the question “What makes a good rope picture?”
There are almost as many approaches to kinbaku photography as there are...













