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Initiation to Shibari

Zor and Margout, two of the most renown performers in the Madrid bondage scene, will offer the workshop Initiation to Shibari at the Madrid Shibari Dojo, on Sunday, September 24th. Initiation to Shibari is a one-day course. Its target audience are couples without previous Shibari experience, but who are willing to understand the use of…
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Shibari Jam

Shibari Jam is an event of supervised practice. This means that any student of Madrid Shibari can come and discuss with the staff whatever concept they’ve learned. They can also use the facilities. Access is available from 10:30 to 7:30 p.m. It is important to let the staff know in advance if you’re planning to…
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4 Tips to Attend a Bondage Event

Going to a Shibari event is always a good idea. You can learn a lot, see some incredible scenes, and get to know interesting people. However, they can also be intimidating for those unfamiliar with the rope community. To help you get the best out of the experience, in this article we share 4 tips…
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Edward Willey

Free the Kink’s “Rope Week” has brought one surprise after another. On Thursday, it was the turn of Edward Willey, the founder of Knot Love. He’s a singular kind of rigger, since he combines bondage with meditation and physical discipline. He’s well versed in Aikido and Zen meditation. And, based on this background, he has…
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4 Kinds of Rope

Shibari is all about ropes. But there are different kinds of rope, each one offering advantages and disadvantages when compared to the others. If you want to get the best out of your bondage scenes, you should know each kind of rope. That’s why we offer you this article explaining the 4 kinds of rope…
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Profiting from a Shibari Workshop

Several studios and professionals offer Shibari workshops. Either for the beginner or the skilled enthusiast, these workshops are always a good idea. However, it is important to learn how to get the most out of these sessions. Profiting from a Shibari workshop is as important as choosing the right one. First of all, attend all…
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Back on the Ropes

Back on the Ropes is a 2009 book by The Knotty Boys, which is the name that professional riggers JD and Dan use when they work as a duo. Its subtitle is “a step-by-step, illustrated guide for tying sensual and decorative rope bondage.” In other words, this book can be helpful for both Shibari and…
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As Kinky as You Wanna be

As Kinky as You Wanna Be is a very interesting book written by Shanna Germain with the collaboration of several guest authors. It offers a unique combination of advice, interviews, and fiction. That makes up for a reading experience that turns into a complete immersion in the world of kink. Interviewees include experts such as…
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Safety Guidelines for Bondage

Safety Guidelines for Bondage is a small book. La Quarta Corda (The Fourth Rope) prepared it, and it is freely available online. Its purpose is to provide bondage practitioners with a clear guide for all the safety precautions to take before, during, and after a Shibari scene. It begins by stating that, even though Shibari…
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Shibari by Seito Saiki

Shibari Everything You Want to Know About Japanese Bondage is a short, illustrated guide written by Japanese master Seito Saiki. It offers step by step instructions on how to do all the basic ties a Shibari practitioner must know. It is a short, practical book that works as a perfect guide for anyone who is…
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