Hashira Shibari

Creating a hard point on a vertical column (pipe, post pole, tree, ...)

This course Hashira Shibari introduces advanced techniques for securing a partner to a vertical support such as a beam, column, post, or pole (hashira translates as “pillar”). These are skills for experienced riggers. You’ll work through a range of body positions built around a vertical support — seated (two variations), standing (two variations), and kneeling — so you can adapt your approach to different partners, spaces, and goals. Because tying against a fixed vertical support raises the stakes, planning and safety sit at the center of the course. Rope Tops: This course covers essential planning, preparation, safety and technique information, as well as things it is important to discuss with the bottom, things about risks and how to manage them. Rope Bottoms: You may benefit from this course as well as it will help you evaluate the skills of your rigger partner and your own limits before any tying begins. The final section shows how to move from core techniques into creative practice, walking through worked examples such as The Running Man and the Crab or M positions, along with additional ideas to explore and adapt. It’s designed to help experienced practitioners build confident, safety-aware technique specifically around vertical supports.