New to shibari?
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“Where should I start?” is the question we hear most. This is the answer: eight steps, in order, from picking your first rope to planning your first scene — every one of them free.
Every step below is free.Create a free account to track your progress — finish the whole path and we’ll give you a month of membership on us.
Create free account- Read~5 minGetting Started
A five-minute lay of the land — what shibari is, and how TheDuchy teaches it.
Read~10 minComo escolher uma cordaYou need rope before you can tie. What to buy, what to skip, and why.
- Read~15 minNerves And Circulation
The safety fundamentals every rigger must know — nerves, circulation, and warning signs.
Tie~15 minLark's Head de coluna únicaYour first tie. The single column is the foundation nearly everything builds on.
Tie~15 minColuna Dupla “Lark’s Head”Two columns together — wrists, ankles, or a wrist to a thigh. Doors start opening.
Tie~10 minManuseio - Movimentação de cordasSmooth rope handling is what makes tying feel good instead of fiddly.
- Read~15 minGeneral Negotiation And Planning
Plan your first real scene — negotiation, expectations, and aftercare.
Beyond the basics
Once the path is done you’ll have real fundamentals. From there: browse the Easy tutorials, take a full course, or see everything that’s free to explore.