On Tying Rope and Tying People
Shibari Practice I’ve been teaching Japanese erotic rope bondage for well over a decade now and one of the most common questions [...]
April 2026
Yamaguchi Tokiko’s “Self Bondage Classroom” Part One Kitan Club (1973)
Yamaguchi Tokiko's "Self Bondage Classroom" Part One This video draws inspiration from a rare and unusual piece of Japanese writing: a mid-century [...]
What is shame play in shibari?
Shame play in context In Yukimura style shibari, we often discuss "shame" as a core element of a rope scene. In Japan, [...]
March 2026
What Makes Yukimura Style Shibari Different (And Why It Matters)
Yukimura Style Shibari There’s a moment that happens to many people when they first encounter Yukimura-style shibari. They realize they are not [...]
Hands in Front and Gote Shibari: Two Paths Through the Same Rope
New Approaches to Old Shibari Ties In Yukimura-ryū, rope is never just a matter of position. It is not a catalog of [...]
Beginner Shibari Classes
Learning Shibari Each month, we offer two beginner classes. These classes are designed to give a basic background in the history, context, [...]
What Makes Shibari at LA Rope Dojo Different
There are places where you go to learn something. And there are places where something shifts in you the moment you walk [...]
New Class: Resistance, Shame, and Play: Key Elements in Yukimura Style Shibari
Yukimura style shibari is often referred to as “model centric” based mainly on the understanding that communication with the person you are [...]