TheDuchy

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.

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  1. Read~5 min
    Getting Started

    A five-minute lay of the land — what shibari is, and how TheDuchy teaches it.

  2. Read~10 min
    选择绳索

    You need rope before you can tie. What to buy, what to skip, and why.

  3. Read~10 min
    Consent

    The ground rules. Read this before you put rope on anyone.

  4. Read~15 min
    Nerves And Circulation

    The safety fundamentals every rigger must know — nerves, circulation, and warning signs.

  5. Tie~15 min
    云雀头单柱式

    Your first tie. The single column is the foundation nearly everything builds on.

  6. Tie~15 min
    云雀头双柱

    Two columns together — wrists, ankles, or a wrist to a thigh. Doors start opening.

  7. Tie~10 min
    操作——移动绳索

    Smooth rope handling is what makes tying feel good instead of fiddly.

  8. Read~15 min
    General 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.