Beginner's Class: Hands in Front Ties
2023-08-08 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | LA Rope: Dojo Space, 4406 W. 2nd St. #202, Los Angeles, CA, 90004, United States
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.

Beginner's Class: Hands Behind Ties
2023-08-22 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.
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
2023-09-12 20:00 - 22:00, 2023-10-03 20:00 - 22:00, 2023-11-07 20:00 - 22:00, 2023-12-05 20:00 - 22:00, 2024-01-09 20:00 - 22:00, 2024-02-13 20:00 - 22:00, 2024-03-12 20:00 - 22:00, 2024-04-09 20:00 - 22:00 and 2 more dates
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.

Intermediate Class: Emotion and Communication
2023-09-19 20:00 - 22:00
This class will focus on taking your ties to the next level. We will use four basic ties to create a progression with particular attention to how to create a sense of anticipation, layering, and surprise in a tying session.
We will spend the first hour working through a set progression, with the second half of the class focused on having students create their own progression, using their favorite ties.
Limited to five couples.
Students should have basic experience with Yukimura style ties, from either the Hands In Front Class or the Hands Behind Class.

Tickets are for this event only and cannot be refunded once purchased.

Beginner's Class: Hands Behind Ties
2023-09-26 20:00 - 22:00, 2023-10-17 20:00 - 22:00, 2023-11-14 20:00 - 22:00, 2023-12-12 20:00 - 22:00, 2024-01-16 20:00 - 22:00, 2024-02-20 20:00 - 22:00, 2024-03-26 20:00 - 22:00, 2024-04-23 20:00 - 22:00 and 2 more dates
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.

Building a Rope Scene: Rope, Communication, and Play
2023-10-24 20:00 - 22:00, 2023-12-19 20:00 - 22:00, 2024-01-23 20:00 - 22:00
Much shibari instruction focuses on technique or instruction, usually limited to single ties or transitions between them. In this class, we will walk through the basics of how to construct a rope scene from before the ropes go on to after they come off.
One of the most powerful aspects of kinbaku is the ability to create layers of intensity, allowing the bottom to build up a natural flow of endorphins and adrenaline, allowing the scene to reach deeper levels. We will discuss the process of building your scene, bringing the various elements together, and the psychology of a rope scene, including connection, communication, distance, and pacing.
The class is mainly lecture, viewing and discussion. There is 20-30 mins at the end of class to tie and try some of the things discussed in lecture.
A great rope scene is more than the sum of its parts. Join us for a discussion of some of the tips and techniques that can help you think about connecting with your partner in new ways.
This class is suitable for all levels, from beginner to advanced. Knowing at least one basic tie will be helpful, but is not required.
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.

Special Topics: Yukimura Stye Predicament Ties
2024-01-25 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).

Beginner's Class: Kemono Shibari
2024-02-27 20:00 - 22:00
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.
