Japanese style bondagethe tutorials
Sensei, what is it and who am I?What is the ever elusive Sensei? Webster's tells us: 'a teacher of martial arts'. Literally translated, however, it is closer to 'one who has gone before.' The distinction between the two may be found in the Zen saying, 'Paths cannot be taught, they can only be taken'.
I am a self-taught student, researcher and educator of rope bondage, influenced by the Japanese style, and the ways expressed herein are my own interpretation of the shibari arts. I don't claim to be an expert, a master, or a sensei, but I am willing to share my experiences and resources in the hopes that those interested will be able to further their understanding and enjoyment of this art form.
Our intent in posting these techniques is not to show the absolute version of specific ties, but to present one of many possible, practical versions, along with an overview of some of the concepts that permeate my own style.
The real task when approaching a potentially dangerous undertaking, like bondage, is patience and humility.
All the technique on the planet is for naught without the temperment of a humble soul.
OverviewRope bondage, in the Japanese style, consists of layers of rope that work together to stimulate, humiliate, irritate, and / or otherwise elevate the subject. Each successive layer works to intensify the experience, and the application of individual layers can be illustrated through individual doctrines.
It is our intent to begin with simple, relatively low risk ties that demonstrate some of the staple techniques used throughout the style. These techniques can and should be expound
It is our intent to begin with simple, relatively low risk ties that demonstrate some of the staple techniques used throughout the style. These techniques can and should be expound
ed upon by the creative student in the development of his / her own style.
AnatomyWe are not doctors or medical professionals, nor have we had any formal training in human anatomy. Any undertaking of manipulating the body is done at your own risk. We have included some links throughout to Bartleby.com's Gray's Anatomy, and encourage the serious student to develop a familiarity with human anatomy.
ReferencesWe are doing our best to make clear our explanations, and have posted a modest glossary of frequently used terms, and a reference page indexing some selected internet and print resources and a list of anatomical articles referenced.The Model
First, the canvas. Beautiful Gwen is gracious enough to model these ties for us. Thank her . We start with the most basic of ties, the crotch rope. Often one of the primary layers, time spent gaining confidence in this tie is well spent.
Once the crotch rope and its variations are in hand, we continue in a second session with breast and torso binding, and offer a few more options.
AnatomyWe are not doctors or medical professionals, nor have we had any formal training in human anatomy. Any undertaking of manipulating the body is done at your own risk. We have included some links throughout to Bartleby.com's Gray's Anatomy, and encourage the serious student to develop a familiarity with human anatomy.
ReferencesWe are doing our best to make clear our explanations, and have posted a modest glossary of frequently used terms, and a reference page indexing some selected internet and print resources and a list of anatomical articles referenced.The Model
First, the canvas. Beautiful Gwen is gracious enough to model these ties for us. Thank her . We start with the most basic of ties, the crotch rope. Often one of the primary layers, time spent gaining confidence in this tie is well spent.
Once the crotch rope and its variations are in hand, we continue in a second session with breast and torso binding, and offer a few more options.
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