ShibariClasses has some new shibari tutorials: The Maksim Kalahari Collection. The course includes his interpretation of teppo shibari (rifle-carry position), a beautiful example of connective floorwork (newaza), an arm tie which uses familiar ingredients and an advanced agura suspension with a transition to an inversion. Who is Maksim Kalahari? We met Maskim at Ropefest in …
Written by Rida after a newaza session with me at Kinoko’s ‘Sleeping Beauty’ happening bar during the Toubaku week. I take her words as a great compliment as they echo my feelings about the session and express very eloquently what effect kinbaku can have when one uses the rope and doesn’t just tie mechanically. It …
If 5 days of intensive training with Osada Steve appeals, you had better be quick as the first course for 14-20 April sold out in 24 hours! Assuming you haven’t been living under a rock or totally disinterested in kinbaku, he will need no introduction. If the former, you can find out more on his …