Don’t forget The Knot is on this Sunday, my mentored shibari peer workshop (click here for more info and to book). This event is unlike the usual rope peer workshop we find in the UK, which can have over 100 people. Although this can be great from a social point of view, it can be …
The popularity of self-bondage seems to be on the rise. In addition to the usual fans, it seems to be augmented by a mixture of riggers testing ties and rigger-less bunnies having fun. A recent conversation about the model of a friend of mine, who was found dead after exhausting herself failing to release a …
The Japanese speakers will particularly enjoy the title of this picture, 不信のサスペンション (Suspension of Disbelief), featuring Nina by HomAge. It is the notorious and rarely performed 写真屋吊り (foto-mise or foto-shoppu tsuri). This should not be attempted without personal instruction from the Grand Nawashi who sits atop Mt Fuji. On a recent visit, I was fortunate …
After some indecision as to what to wear for this session, Nina decided to go with the Lady Godiva look for the sake of simplicity. Well, OK, probably just laziness actually, but it’s always a good look in my book. As we were expecting MaYa Homerton to arrive at any moment, I didn’t get the …
I recently ran intermediate and advanced courses in which I taught the standard OS TK (actually more correctly called a ‘gote or ‘gote shibari as it does not exhibit the typical ‘high hand’ position) and revised the tie with those who professed to know it. Almost all of those who already had a good idea …
At the time of writing, there is only one place left on the series starting 14 April and seven for the classes starting 9 April. The classes have only been very selectively marketed so far, so if you are still thinking about it, you should not delay. They will sell out before long. All prices …
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 …
I discovered this video in which Randa Mai shows how he rigs a suspension point and discusses kinbaku. There are also links to various other videos of his work in this article. [private] Here’s a link to his web site. You’ll find the photo gallery here and video here. [/private]
I recently read an on-line guide that suggested that nerve damage was the result of “prolonged pressure” on a nerve. This is most definitley not the only way it can happen Here’s an incident report showing it happening in seconds. [private] “I did a self-suspension a few days ago and seem to have some minor nerve damage. …
The first nine photo galleries are up. Now we have the UUGallery system running, it should be fairly fast to upload content. After a few glitches and some great help from Paul at UUG, we cracked it. Anyway, I have uploaded shoots with the diminutive Miss Pixie, the bendy Emelia ‘Foldaway’, the beautifully inked Adreena, …