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Shibari of Pleasure, Shibari of Grief: The Erotic Photography and Insights of Master Shibari Photographer Norio Sugiura

by Viviane on 06/04/2025

in rope, shibari

miholrgeFor nearly four years and many quarrels, my partner and I have connected with love. A thousand times we argue and then nine hundred and ninety nine times we make up. In any other circumstances a hundred arguments would end the relationship, ours is connected through rope. Through Kinbaku our love and romance binds our hearts and deepens our connection over time.

Topics of discussion
:
-Reflection of my forty years of Kinbaku photography, and what’s ahead of me
– Tales of adventure and confessions of Shibari of my partner Miho
– The difference of Kinbaku as practiced in Japan and the United States, based on my observations on my visits to the USA.
– Rope work
– Shibari poses or the creation of a story in an image

When: June 16, 7PM9

Where:  Kink.com, San Francisco Armory,  1800 Mission St,

ABOUT Norio Sugiura: Born April 9th, 1942

For many years he collaborated with Mr. Dan Oniroku, the famed erotic novelist, BDSM master, kinky impresario and Kinbaku master. Then in 1974 he became a freelance photographer, shooting for many cult classic Japanse BDSM magazines and published many exceptional erotic BDSM photography collections. For over four decades, he’s worked with some of the most amazing performers, models and rope artists in Japan.


http://www.sugiuranorio.jp/e/

https://www.facebook.com/sugiuranorio

Twitter: @sugiuranorio

Tickets $20
Buy tickets: https://advance.zozi.com/express/activities/3251

Facebook RSVP:
https://www.facebook.com/events/646857372056885/

Fetlife RSVP:

https://fetlife.com/events/257912

A special lecture brought to you by RopeDojo.com & Midori’s Fire Horse Productions, Inc.

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Midori’s NYC Rope Bondage Dojo®

by Viviane on 03/21/2024

in Events, rope

Want to learn about rope bondage? Frustrated with short workshops and demos? Do you want personalized attention to improve every aspect of your rope techniques? Are you ready for the disciplined approached to take you to the next level? Have you wanted to know what Midori teaches her personal rigger apprentices? Are you a total rope beginner with the motivation to move past your hesitation and blow your lover’s mind with hot scenes? Are you a master of the basics who’s ready for a real challenge?

Midori, international sexuality educator, is presenting her exclusive weekend intensive training in Japanese rope bondage in New York City, April 28-29. This event provides the opportunity for people of all skill levels to receive personalized instruction in rope bondage. Midori and her co-presenter, DeLano of DeLano Bound, share the heart and soul of the rope bottom experience during this concentrated weekend workshop that includes 16+ hours of instruction with lots of hands-on practice.

Two intensive days to build up rope skills from solid foundations, speed, effectiveness, and safe introduction to suspension. Covering essentials for tops, bottoms, for novices as well as the experienced.

Includes: 16+ hours of intensive training from four Dojo Cadres. Emphasis will be on balanced education focusing on “Heart-Mind-Hand” approach, covering rope skills, scene managements, psychology, history and more for both those who tie and those who are tied.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CLASS HOURS ARE DIFFERENT than the usual Dojo, due to change in facility hours. We’ll start at 12:00pm and end at 8pm.

Included: morning nosh, delicious lunches, afternoon snacks & other goodies.

This is the last time this Dojo will be given on the East Coast in 2012.

For more information see the curriculum and FAQ at http://www.RopeDojo.com/

Registration  currently open – Preregistration required!

 

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Jersey Rope Experiment presents Tied Down!

by Viviane on 11/01/2025

in Events, rope

A single day of rope classes, close instruction and a party to cap it off.

We have three great presenters, Lqqkout, Lochai, and Graydancer. They will each teach a class and they will each hold office hours so you can ask them more in-depth questions and get more directed learning.

The event will take place in central/north jersey. It will run from 10am until 6 pm with a break for lunch. Then a play party will happen afterwards at 8PM.

Tickets can be purchased online or in person at a reduced cost (no service fee). We will be selling the tickets at October’s JRE meeting as well as at pre-determined events/munches/parties (keep your eyes peeled on our forum).

Attendance will be capped to 60 people.

  • Website: http://jerseyrope.com/?page_id=140
  • Fetlife event RSVP: https://fetlife.com/events/71894
  • Jersey Rope Experiment (Fetlife): https://fetlife.com/groups/11931

Additionally: JRE Board Members will be offering 101 level instruction for those just starting out or those who want to brush up on the basics.)

Classes offered (in no particular order):

LqqkOut

Finding Your Style

I know I put it here somewhere… – Interactive Demo

Shibari, Western, Japanese Style, Damsel in Distress, Bedroom Bondage – these terms are often used to describe different types of rope bondage, but what do they really mean for your playstyle? This workshop will begin with a discussion of the various dimensions of bondage styles including sample images and ties followed by a hands-on lab where we’ll explore the bondage styles or reconstruct as many ties as we have time for. Participants are encouraged to bring at least four 30-foot lengths of 6mm (1/4″) rope and their imaginations.

Lochai

Hogties

From classic wrist-to-ankle ties to full immobilization ties, this class will go over various ways to bind your partner in the most recognized position in bondage. The hogtie is on of the first ties many people learn when exploring bondage and it stays with you at every level. From Damsel in Distress (DID) to Japanese versions there will be something for every body type and flexibility level.

Graydancer

TIE ‘EM UP & FUCK ‘EM: Rope Bondage for the Impatiently Kinky

“I don’t do rope; it takes too long!” It’s a common refrain heard from people all over. This class aims to dispel that myth, with practical, speedy, and above all erotic techniques to bring rope into your kink. Fast body harnesses to improve your fucklife, methods of handling rope in a sensually effective way, and ideas for to keeping a scene hot from the first wrap to the last tangled ropegasm on the floor. Graydancer, host of the long-running Ropecast on the internet will share all the Great Secrets of Rope in his irreverent and engaging style. Whether you’re an experienced rigger, just took Basic Bondage, or are just curious about this whole “rope” thing, this class will have something in it to help you tie or be tied.

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Rope Share

by Viviane on 03/14/2025

in Events, rope, shibari

The next Rope Share will be on March 20, 2011 from 1 PM to 4 PM. We’ll concentrate on full body harnesses. Any one of these ties is all that you need to make a person feel “tied up”, yet each of them can also serve as the foundation for more elaborate bondage.

We’ll work on four great ties:

  • The Alien Baby Harness
  • Master Mike’s Prisoner Harness
  • The Lightning Harness
  • & The Knitting Harness

For this Rope Share, you’ll need only one 50-foot length of rope (preferred), or two 25-foot lengths. We’ll give you plenty of time for hands-on practice, and each participant will get individual attention.

People of All Genders and Orientations are Welcome! Participants must be over 18.

Location: Greenwich St. (btwn Rector and Carlisle; three blocks south of the WTC site). The specific address will be emailed upon registration.

Cost: $25 per person

Instructors: Tyutumi and Master Mike

ROPE SHARE is a series of bondage workshops that are structured to fit your skill level and interests. There are two highly skilled rope instructors. The attendance will be limited to 12 students.

This is a lab-environment setting and we will practice on one another. Please be open to both tie and be tied for the sake of education. Please wear comfortable clothing as there is no nudity during the class.

BRING ROPE: 1 length of 50 ft. (preferred), or 2 lengths of 25 ft.; and safety scissors. Cotton, nylon, hemp, and jute are all fine.

TO REGISTER, send an email to RopeShare@gmail.com with “Rope Share Sign Up” as the subject line.

Include the following information in your email:

1. Your name (Scene name or legal)

2. Contact phone number and email address

3. Rope bondage experience and skill level (Please be brief)

4. What you are interested in learning

5. How you heard about this workshop

Sign up now as places are expected to fill quickly! Ropers at any level of skill/experience are welcome!!

Each participant will receive individual attention, and we will progress at your pace.

Instructors’ Bios

TYUTUMI is a bondage enthusiast who has been teaching rope bondage since 2003. He received advanced training in Japanese-style bondage from Midori, and continues to study with her at every opportunity. A graduate of Midori’s Advanced Dojo, Tyutumi also studied with well-known rope artists at Shibaricon. He was a member of Gay Men SM Activists (GMSMA) for many years, serving on its Program Committee and presenting a number of GMSMA programs and workshops. He is a longtime member of the New York Bondage Club and Delta International. He has presented bondage demos and classes at The Eulenspiegel Society (TES), GMSMA, Mid-Atlantic Leather (MAL), The Museum of Sex, Rope Share and Delta. Tyutumi is the founder of the Rope Dojo of New York.

MASTER MIKE has been practicing Japanese rope bondage since 2006 and is a graduate of Tyutumi’s shibari class. His proficiency as a roper prompted an invitation to join Tyutumi’s monthly rope dojo, and he has been a valued instructor at Rope Share. He holds a certificate from Midori’s intensive Rope Bondage workshop. Master Mike completed the six-month GMSMA novices special interest group in 2006 and was an active member of GMSMA until 2009. He enjoys teaching others what he knows about rope and creating imaginative, safe bondage scenes. Master Mike’s effectiveness as a rope instructor derives from his authority, humor, clarity and gentleness.

To contact Tyutumi and Master Mike for private lessons: tyutumi at gmail dot com

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Purple Passion Class: Rope Bondage for Beginners w. Lolita Wolf

by Viviane on 05/19/2024

in Events, rope

Location:  Purple Passion, 211 West 20th St NYC

Tel: 212.807.0486

Cost: $20/per person. Prepaying and or preregistering  is advised. We are limiting the class size so that everyone will be able to learn. Because so many people have asked us to start doing workshops again, we are starting with our most popular one!

Learn some basics that will be the building blocks for creating ties that will give you versatility in the bedroom or the dungeon. Come with a partner or we will try to match singles up.

Supplies: Bring two lengths of 30 foot rope.

About our presenter: Lolita Wolf

She has been active in the BDSM community since the min 80’s. She has been active in many of the local groups TES, LSM, LPN, GMSMA.
Loves, loves, loves, bondage and has given numerous workshops around the country on this subject. She is very knowledgable in many other areas of BDSM, has won numerous awards and even produced some educational videos. If you are a novice and or someone who wants to learn the art of bondage, this is the workshop for you !!

Workshop Attendees get Special Store Discounts! All registered attendees get 15% off all merchandise before and after the workshop (except for sale items).

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