Shibari Training Levels and Content

Traditional Shibari Training Program

A modern and safe approach while remaining true to Shibari's traditional roots and forms.

In addition to the basic knowledge of Shibari, the introductory training, which also covers its emotional and physical foundations, consists of three parts/trainings.

Shibari 101

Beginners / 101A

3 Hours

Laying the foundation for secure and consensual tethering; proficiency in rope management and heel ties.

History and Tradition
Consent, Negotiation & Communication
Health & Safety and Risks
IP Management / Control
Pressure/Release Drill
Security Practice Test
Technical applications.

Fundamentals / 101B

3 Hours

Double column ties, basic friction, and achieving proficiency and flow capture in low-risk forms.

Double Column Tie
Friction, Placement, Locking
Introduction to Body Forms
Introduction to Leg Forms
Transitions & flow - exposure
Rope joining/extending
Gathering and Storing Ropes

Next Level / 101C

3 Hours

Planning a stage performance, executing it safely; understanding the integrity of communication and maintenance.

Login to TK
Stage design (intent-boundary-signal framework)
Stage performance
Aftercare "drop" management
Emotional/physical regulation
Overall Assessment (Rubric)
Next level notes

While Shibari focuses on landforms, the second level, which focuses on spatial and body mastery, environmental awareness, and understanding, consists of three separate trainings.

Shibari 102

Beginners / 102A

3 Hours

Structural integrity in the rope, proper planning of load paths (even at ground connections); flow with hip/torso-centered frames.

Print distribution, pre-check and in-tie check.
Forward frictions
Cord management + aesthetics; stem/tail arrangement.
Hip form and ligaments
2Rope Hip Harness Practice
Waist and Hip Transitions and Types
Creating a "flexible bridge" with the trunk.

Fundamentals / 102B

3 Hours

Torso-centric ligaments provide security and comfort; pose variations with leg movements; and facilitate fluid transitions.

Hands in front/free chest forms
Gote Shibariye Entrance
Stable and Secure Futomomo
One-leg binder“
Introduction to Ebi Shibariye
Transition engineering
Debrief

Next Level / 102C

3 Hours

Safely managing a longer and more dynamic flow; quick resolution of congestion/disruption incidents; refining stage design.

Dynamic flow design
“The practice of "problem solving"
Tempo-rhythm, waiting, and touch.
Example Performance
Question / Answer
Evaluation round (Rubric)
Next Level Notes

About the Training Program

All our other training programs and specialized workshops are relevant. on event pages with information on date, content, level and quota. thoroughly This information will be provided. Details such as application requirements, venue information, equipment requirements, and pricing can also be found in the description section of each event.

Two-Stage – 6-Lesson Basic Program

This basic package, two stages formed and total From 6 lessons It is a flow that occurs. When participants complete the entire program:

Access to next-level training content They gain the right to use advanced binding techniques, stage design, pre-suspension modules, etc.
Closed group practical sessions and within the community mentoring/feedback They are given priority in accessing these opportunities.
Participating in upcoming events advanced workshops They will receive priority in application (subject to availability).

Registration and Participation Notes

The program is suitable for beginners and those who want to strengthen their foundation.
Solo participation It is possible; the matching is done by the studio.
Equipment requirements and recommendations (rope set, safety scissors, etc.) are clearly listed in the description of each activity.
Participation is limited by quota; applications will be accepted according to the guidelines announced on the event page.
Each completed lesson is structured to prepare students for the next one.