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...
LA Rope Shoots for Cast of Vices
This past Friday, LA Rope had the pleasure of shooting for Cast of Vice's new line of jewelry featuring ball gag necklaces and assorted...
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...
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...
Master K Photoshoot with Michael Helms
As some of you know, I do most of my professional bakushi work through two organizations I helped found: The LA Rope Dojo and...
The Affection of Kinbaku: Yukimura Book for Sale
Sanwa has been very generous in providing us with a limited number of copies of Yukimura Sensei's latest book The Affection of Kinbaku, with a...
LA Rope Dojo Classes at Threshold in LA
The LA Rope Dojo is proud to announce a new series of classes the Threshold in Los Angeles. These classes will be a blend...
LA Rope collaborates with Marielle Tepper on Lapalux Album Cover
Lapalux has just released a new album, featuring cover art by award-winning photographer Marielle Tepper. Â The shoot was an ambitious one, with the goal...
LA Rope and Katy Perry: Shooting “Bon Appetit”
LA Rope was on set last month with none other than Katy Perry shooting for her new video "Bon Appetit"
While a lot of the...
Learn Shibari in Los Angeles
LA Rope has been teaching shibari in Los Angeles since 2011. Trained in Tokyo by the late Grand Master Yukimura Haruki, the head...