TBK: Working With Michel Comte – The Expression of Ecstacy
When the call came in from Michel Comte's representatives that they wanted to work with the LA rope dojo on a project for GQ...
Remembering Yukimura and the Origins of LA Rope
This month holds a special memory for me. Â In June of 2010, I met Yukimura sensei for the first time. Â As luck would have...
Akechi Denki and the Secrets of Shibari
Tickets available here
One of the most important figures in the history of shibari is Akechi Denki. Akechi sensei passed away on July 17, 2005...
Shooting SZA’s “Kill Bill”
Every so often I get the opportunity to tie for a video or film. As I often talk about in classes, it can...
Emotion and Communication: Building Rope Progressions
Too often, rope classes focus on ties, patterns, and technique, without really delving into how those ties can be used to create emotion, feeling,...
Art Social and Mixer
On the first Sunday of each month, we will be hosting an Art Social and Mixer to provide a space for members of the...
July Events
This coming month we have some very exciting events coming up!
On July 7th, LA Rope will be back at Threshold with our brand new...
LA Weekly Article: LA Rope
LA Weekly has just published a fantastic article profiling our classes at LA Rope! I think they did a great job.
From the article:
"Launched in...
LA Rope Shooting with Victor Lightworship
Shooting at the dojo with Victor Lightworship and rope by LA Rope. Behind the scenes by EMS.
JADE KUSH X LIGHTWORSHIP X EMS #15 from...
Remembering Yukimura Sensei
Today is the fourth anniversary of Sensei's passing. It seems hard to believe it has been that long. The memories I have...
Nov 28: LA Rope at Sanctuary LAX Marketplace
LA Rope will have a table this year at Sanctuary LAX's Marketplace, from 11-5 on Nov 28th. Â In addition to rope, books, videos, and...
Murasaki san and Iroha san in LA
Thursday, March 16th, LA Rope hosted Murasaki sensei with Iroha for an advanced workshop on Yukimura Ryuu.
We began the evening with a ceremony remembering...