Bamboo ties & suspensions: Part I
Learn three suspension capable ties using simple ingredients that will teach you how to use those to develop your own ties
Unlock the power of bamboo
In this captivating online tutorial, you'll discover:
- Effortless movement and control: Learn how to utilise the natural rigidity of bamboo, or any suitable wood, to guide, direct, and manipulate your partner with grace and precision.
- Dynamic positioning: Explore how bamboo's inherent rigidity can be used to enforce positions with effortlessly, enhancing your understanding of body mechanics to do so.
- Three beautiful ties: Our unique "ingredients-based" approach will empower you to create stunning ties like those pictured below. These ties offer exciting possibilities for floorwork, play, partial suspension, and more.
- Simplicity of learning: You'll be amazed at how simple these ties are to create! We focus on understanding the fundamental "ingredients" and how they interact, rather than memorizing a set of rigid instructions.
- Develop true fluency: Shibari is a language of movement and expression. This tutorial cultivates true fluency, allowing you to adapt and create based on your partner's unique body and the desired aesthetic.
- Safety and comfort: Learn to tie with your partner's comfort in mind. This approach ensures the tie fits them perfectly, rather than forcing them to conform to a pre-determined shape.
Don't just learn a "recipe" – unlock the creative potential of bamboo!
M-shaped arm tie and suspension
Leg spreader tie and suspension
Straight and bent leg tie and suspension
Your Instructor
Esinem is a shibari artist who has regularly appeared at UK and international events such as Pride, Torture Garden, Erotica, Rubber Ball, Wasteland, Boundcon, Nuit Demonia and recently represented the UK at Japan's first international kinbaku event, Toubaku. He is also known for his teaching both in the UK and internationally and was co-organiser of the London Festival of the Art of Japanese Bondage and BOUND, Europe's premier monthly shibari event.
Over the last few years, he has been improving his skills in Japan with the help some of their best known and respected kinbakushi, Arisue Go, Osada Steve, Kinoko Hajime, Kazami Ranki and, grand master of newaza, Yukimura Haruki. Whilst drawing from classical methods, his style is distinctive and epitomizes the art of communicating with rope, often departing from the typical serenity of shibari shows and flying in the face of tradition to produce some striking and unusual performances.
In addition, he has worked on various videos, e.g. Primal Scream's 2013, artistic collaborations and photo shoots both on and off camera. He has been involved in projects providing inspiration for Tom Ford's 2013 collection and, Raqib Shaw, an acclaimed artist who has exhibited at the Tate, Metropolitan and White Cube galleries.
He contributed to Rope, Bondage & Power, edited by Lee Harrington and is currently involved with a number of documentaries on kinbaku. He is also author of the first English language tutorial DVDs: 'Japanese Rope Bondage: Tying people, not parcels'.
Nina Russ is a London based, shibari performer, rope artist and educator. She became student of Esinem in 2011 and their collaboration gave birth to BOUND shibari night (2012) and ShibariClasses (2015). She had also the fortune to participate at workshops with different Japanese shibari masters, like: Kazami Ranki, Yukimura Haruki, Kinoko Hajime.
She has performed internationally, most notably at the London Festival of the Art of Japanese Rope Bondage and RopeFest in St.Petersburg. In addition, she participates in numerous artistic, fashion collaborations and local performances. Her passion for rope has lead her on a route of discovery of concepts, philosophy, aesthetics and benefits behind this Japanese discipline.
She sees shibari as an art form which creates deep connection between the participants and also aids personal development. Due to its martial arts roots, it brings self-discipline, efficiency, effectiveness and, thus, growth in confidence and awareness. She believes these skills allow a greater focus on the most important aspects: you, your partner and your shared experience.