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...
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...
Tying Megan Thee Stallion for “Hiss”
The latest video from Megan Thee Stallion features rope by LA Rope. Well, not "rope" exactly. Tied with red surgical tubing and...
Emotion and Communication: Building Rope Progressions
Too often, rope classes focus on ties, patterns, and technique, without really delving into how those ties can be used to create emotion, feeling,...
Shooting SZA’s “Kill Bill”
Every so often I get the opportunity to tie for a video or film. As I often talk about in classes, it can...
Gift Certificates for Group Classes
We are now offering gift certificates both for private lessons and for our group classes.
You can now give the gift of rope for all...
Yukimura Style Study Group
Beginning in September, LA Rope will offer monthly meetings for the opportunity to study the style of Grandmaster Yukimura Haruki in greater depth.
Rather that...
Give the Gift of Rope!
Looking for the perfect holiday gift? Why not give the gift of rope?
BUY A GIFT CARD
LA Rope is now offering gift cards for...
New to Shibari? Start Here
Over the past few years the interest in Japanese erotic rope bondage has exploded. Whether you call it shibari or kinbaku or just Japanese rope, it is worth...
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...
Remembering Yukimura Sensei
Today is the fourth anniversary of Sensei's passing. It seems hard to believe it has been that long. The memories I have...
LA Rope Shoots with Lana Del Rey for Italian Vogue
Recently, I was lucky to spend the day shooting with famed fashion photographer Steven Klein for a layout in Italian Vogue magazine.
The theme for...