Rigging in Riga at the end of June
As we hinted at before, we will be rigging in Riga, Latvia, at the end of June. Flame Hel has invited us for the last weekend of the month. I have to say, he sounds like an excellent host since we have...
View ArticleHow to use ‘ingredients’ in shibari
The plan for the next ShibariClasses tutorial is to demonstrate how to use ‘ingredients’ in shibari, i.e. the components that are repeated in ties, to solve a problem. In this example, how to tie tengu...
View ArticleOsada Steve master classes 18 and 19 August in south London
We are delighted to announce two one-day intensive classes with the legendary Osada Steve at a south London venue in mid August! Initially, we only announced a single workshop for Sunday, 19 August, to...
View ArticleMastering ingredients
Our latest tutorial, ‘Mastering ingredients’, will teach you how to master the ‘ingredients’ of shibari, i.e. the components that are used, to create your own ‘recipes’ (ties).The objective is not...
View ArticleThe biggest selection of shibari tutorials on the net
ShibariClasses must be the biggest selection of shibari tutorials on the net with over 40 now! We started ShibariClasses just over 3 and a half years ago when we were trying to make the sequel to the...
View ArticleLearn ‘Shibari: The Easy Way’
Beyond ‘Tying people, not parcels’ In my first shibari tutorials for beginners, ‘Japanese Rope Bondage: Tying people, not parcels‘, my focus was on teaching ties and how to perform them with...
View ArticlePart XII of ‘Suspension Techniques’
We have just uploaded Part XII of ‘Suspension Techniques’ making this the most in-depth shibari suspension course ever! These are not just 10 minute YouTube demonstrations but full multi-media...
View ArticleFREE! 10 Pro tips for the single column tie
10 tips for the single column tie: What you didn’t know you didn’t know We have just produced a new free tutorial for ShibariClasses: ’10 Pro tips: The single-column tie’. You might be surprised at...
View ArticleBEWARE: Abuse of Amanawa™ trademark
It has recently come to my attention that another rope supplier is attempting to benefit by using my ‘Amanawa™’ trademark for a product he is launching! I suppose that I should be flattered that they...
View ArticleWhy rope handling skills are fundamental
And we will prove it for free! Rope handling skills are fundamental to the difference between tying people and parcels. In my opinion, far too much teaching is orientated to painting by numbers and...
View ArticleOur shibari school, just got better!
We are determined that ShibariClasses maintains its position as the best online shibari school, so we have been busy making it better. Thanks to your support, in three short years, our enrolments now...
View Article90% off 12-part ‘Suspension Techniques’ course
Save over £2,400: 12 months access to all 12 parts for the price of one! This bundle includes all 12 parts of our in-depth shibari suspension series, which is most comprehensive course ever produced...
View ArticleShibari ‘Performance Techniques: Part III’
We have just completed and uploaded shibari ‘Performance Techniques: Part III’. In this third part of the series, we will look at what makes a shibari performance and explore the various types of...
View ArticleAmazing new jute shibari rope
Within the next few days, we are finally expecting the delivery of some amazing new shibari rope. After nearly 2 years of testing and fine tuning, the new rope has landed at Felixstowe and is...
View Article12-Part shibari ‘Suspension techniques’ bundle
Save over $2,500: 12 months access to all 12 parts for the price of one! This bundle includes all 12 parts of our in-depth shibari ‘suspension techniques’ series, which is most comprehensive course...
View ArticleMultiple hacks
Our apologies if you have experienced any difficulty accessing this site or BOUND or Nina’s site over the past week or so. All the sites got hacked but thanks to assistance and endless patience of...
View ArticleThe new jute rope is here: EcoNawa
If you have been reading the previous posts, you will be delighted to hear that the new jute rope is here finally. After much deliberation, we have decided to call it EcoNawa as the yarn is made using...
View ArticleOsaka Dan is in London
Osaka Dan is in London for the next two weeks, staying with me in scenic Camberwell. He will be available for private tuition, specialising in Kazami style, and will be working with ShibariClasses as a...
View ArticleKazami-ryu kinbaku tutorials with Osaka Dan
Over the past few days, we have been working on a series of Kazami-ryu kinbaku tutorials with Osaka Dan for ShibariClasses. As you can see, we have shot quite a lot of material, which will be available...
View ArticleOsada Steve tour: London shibari workshops
I am delighted to be hosting Osada Steve for his London shibari workshops, which form part of his extensive summer tour. Once again, these classes will be held at our favourite local venue, The Flying...
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