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Structured paths through shibari and rope technique at every skill level.

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Before You Tie

What you need to know before you put rope on another person—or let someone put rope on you. Rope bondage begins before the rope comes out. Learn the context, consent, safety, risk management, partner selection, negotiation, and scene-planning skills you need before learning the ties themselves.

Easy14 lessons

Foundations of Rope Bondage: Part 1

Learn the fundamental knots, single-column ties, double-column ties, and rope-handling skills that form the building blocks of rope bondage. Foundations 1 starts at the beginning and gives both tops and bottoms the technical understanding they need before moving on to harnesses and more complex rope.

Easy4 lessons

Foundations of Rope Bondage: Part 2

Build on the fundamental knots and ties from Foundations 1 and learn to combine them into harnesses, larger bondage structures, and complete scenes. Develop smoother rope handling, learn to add and manage rope, and gain the skills to begin creating bondage of your own.

Easy3 lessons

Adapting Ties for Various Bodies & Needs

Actions speak louder than words. Demonstrate that you care for your partner by adapting your ties for their particular needs. Most ties can be modified to work with a wide range of different body types using only a few techniques.

Intermediate4 lessons

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Imbricated Outfit Toolkit

This is the Imbricated Outfit Toolkit. Learning these series of simple techniques will unlock an almost unlimited number attractive of rope outfit designs. Unleash your creativity!

Intermediate4 lessons

Bamboo Bondage

Learn how to integrate bamboo into rope bondage: build frames, secure poles, attach partners, create yokes and other structures, and explore bamboo-based suspension techniques. This course covers the lashings, anchors, frictions, and practical skills needed to use bamboo safely and creatively.

Intermediate3 lessons

Building Your First Flogger

A free, end-to-end beginner course: anatomy and tools, TheDuchy notation, and the four foundational knots — culminating in building your first Simple Flogger.

Easy3 lessons

Attaching Suspension Uplines

This tutorial covers various ways to attach new ropes to a harness or other band of rope. These techniques -- usually called "hangers" -- are commonly used for suspension uplines. Smoothly connect to a single point, 2 points (aka "Y-Hanger" or Epsilon), or 3 points (a "W-Hanger").

Advanced5 lessons