LA Rope

Beginner's Class: Hands Behind Ties
2022-05-10 20:00 - 22:00, 2022-06-14 20:00 - 22:00, 2022-07-19 20:00 - 22:00, 2022-08-09 20:00 - 22:00, 2022-09-13 20:00 - 22:00, 2022-10-11 20:00 - 22:00, 2022-11-08 20:00 - 22:00, 2022-12-13 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) and 1 more date | LA Rope: Dojo Space, 4406 W. 2nd St. #202, Los Angeles, CA, 90004, United States
Following CDC guidelines, all attendees will be required to show proof being at least 2 week past their final vaccination date.
Rope Play or Nawa Asobi is held each Tuesday of the month from 8 to 10 at the LA Rope Dojo. This class is our introductory class which covers background and history, rope information, and two basic ties.
This class focuses on the fundamentals and is perfect for the beginner.
Beginners always welcome. We have rope to loan for class as well as for purchase. It is recommended you come with a partner. Individuals are welcome but we can not guarantee a tying partner will be available.
Cost: $25 per person, in advance. No tickets at the door. If you are buying as a couple, please order together as this event always sells out and we cannot admit over our capacity once class is full.
Tickets are for this event only and cannot be refunded once purchased.

Proof of vaccination is required.

Beginner's Class: Kemono Shibari
2022-05-17 20:00 - 22:00, 2022-06-21 20:00 - 22:00, 2022-07-26 20:00 - 22:00, 2022-08-16 20:00 - 22:00, 2022-09-20 20:00 - 22:00, 2022-10-18 20:00 - 22:00, 2022-11-15 20:00 - 22:00, 2022-12-20 20:00 - 22:00 and 1 more date
Following CDC guidelines, all attendees will be required to show proof being at least 2 week past their final vaccination date.
Kemono shibari is one of the key patterns in Yukimura’s style of rope and is one of the basic foundations for understanding both the physical and psychological aspects of erotic rope bondage.
The class starts with the basic wrist tie, followed by several variations of the kemono shibari (beast tie) pattern.
Beginners always welcome. We have rope to loan for class as well as for purchase. It is recommended you come with a partner. Individuals are welcome but we can not guarantee a tying partner will be available.
Cost: $25 per person, in advance. No tickets at the door. If you are buying as a couple, please order together as this event always sells out and we cannot admit over our capacity once class is full.
Tickets are for this event only and cannot be refunded once purchased.

Proof of vaccination is required.

Beginner's Class: Hands in Front Ties
2022-06-07 20:00 - 22:00, 2022-07-05 20:00 - 22:00, 2022-08-02 20:00 - 22:00, 2022-09-06 20:00 - 22:00, 2022-10-04 20:00 - 22:00, 2022-11-01 20:00 - 22:00, 2022-12-06 20:00 - 22:00, 2023-01-03 20:00 - 22:00
Following CDC guidelines, all attendees will be required to show proof being at least 2 week past their final vaccination date.
Rope Play or Nawa Asobi is held each Tuesday of the month from 8 to 10 at the LA Rope Dojo. This class is our introductory class which covers background and history, rope information, and two basic ties.
This class focuses on the fundamentals and is perfect for the beginner. The previous intro class is recommended by not required.
Beginners always welcome. We have rope to loan for class as well as for purchase. It is recommended you come with a partner. Individuals are welcome but we can not guarantee a tying partner will be available.
Cost: $25 per person, in advance. No tickets at the door. If you are buying as a couple, please order together as this event always sells out and we cannot admit over our capacity once class is full.
Tickets are for this event only and cannot be refunded once purchased.

Proof of vaccination is required.

Intermediate Class: Kata Ashi Zuri (Single Leg Partial Suspension)
2022-08-23 20:00 - 22:00
PROOF OF VACCINATION REQUIRED
Kata Ashi Zuri, or the single leg partial suspension, is a tie that has many and varied functions. From shame to torment, this tie and the various positions associated with it can create complex sensations and emotions and is one of the most versatile ties among the partial suspensions. Because it is a partial suspension, it maintains a safety factor greater than most full suspensions (thought it does have risks associated with it).
The kata ashi or single leg partial suspension is one of the most beautiful kinbaku ties. In Yukimura ryuu, it forms a core element of a progression that moves from sitting to kneeling to standing and provides a very beautiful and graceful series of transitions between poses. Unlike many versions of this tie, the Yukimura version focuses on more complex positioning and body movements to create a strong psychological effect.
We will work on each of these poses as well as the transitions between them utilizing Yukimura ryuu two rope gotes. We will also explore the power of posing, observation and distance in constructing our rope scenes.
Tickets are sold as couples tickets, meaning a tying partner is required.
Students should have either taken Beginners I (hands in front) or II (hands behind) or have experience tying a basic gote (hands behind the back tie).
Once purchased, tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE
PROOF OF VACCINATION REQUIRED

Yukimura Ryu Study Group
2022-09-27 20:00 - 22:00
The Yukimura Ryu Study Group meets once a month (fourth Tuesday of the month) to the explore the philosophy, technique, and practice of erotic rope bondage in the style of Yukimura Haruki.
For more information about what that entails, please read What Is Yukimura Style Shibari?
The class is structured in two parts: The first hour is a discussion, viewing and demonstration of an aspect of Yukimura style shibari, with a brief Q&A session. We will focus on unique aspects of Yukimura Ryuu, with a particular emphasis on communication and eroticism.
The second hour is “hands on” and will provide time for students in the group to practice Yukimura style rope bondage, explore topics from the earlier discussion, and engage in “rope games” of their own.
Students of all levels are welcome (beginner to advance). The discussion of Yukimura’s style will be on going and will allow students at any level to join at any time. Classes will not repeat and there is no standard “curriculum” that will be followed.
No is experience required, though having taken any of the beginner level classes will make for a richer experience.
You can read more about LA Rope’s Rope Philosophy and the course instructor, Zetsu.

Special Topics: Yukimura Stye Predicament Ties
2023-01-24 20:00 - 22:00
This is a class on crotch ropes/ties and neck rope (Matanawa, 股縄, Kubi Nawa, 首縄). One common technique in Yukimura’s style of shibari involves the concept of connection or linking (Renketsu, 連結) different parts of the body together to emphasize eroticism and control.
Like most Yukimura ties, the constructions are basic and simple, but the ties gain power from how they create a strong emotional and psychological effect.
One of the key techniques for doing that is connecting different parts of a tie together and two of the best places to do that are with crotch ropes and neck ties, which have the effect of giving every movement an erotic charge or connection.
This class introduces both the philosophy and technique of “linking” to show how you can create simple ties with powerful effect, with the basic constructions all being one rope ties.
For this class we will explore six different ties that show various methods for linking and connecting part of the body together.
Students must be comfortable with crotch ties (e.g. having rope between the legs), neck rope, and engaging with erotic elements of shibari.
This is an intermediate level class and requires a basic understanding of wrists ties, body positioning, and effective communication between partners.
Students should come prepared with at least one 8m rope to be used for crotch ties or be prepared to purchase one at the dojo (rope is available for $20 per length for 5mm or 6mm rope).

Rope Night (Free Event)
2023-01-26 19:00 - 22:00
Rope Night is a free event. You do need to register/RSVP.
Please do not RSVP if you are not able to attend. The event is scheduled for three hours, but feel free to visit anytime during the event.
There is no program or schedule for the evening.
This is a social and tying event, where people are encouraged to drop by, see the dojo, get refreshers on ties you may be working on or things you may have forgotten or had questions about.
I will be playing rope videos, have rope for sale, and will be available for questions and discussion.
If you are new to rope and wish to experience being tied in a safe environment, please reach out in advance.
