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At this beginner-friendly rope jam, we will be learning about the magic of hojocuffs – fundamental ties that will up your restrictive tying game. No prior experience is required, but experienced practitioners are also welcome.
Hojo cuffs, also known as inline cuffs, are fundamental, nifty building blocks in Shibari. They are used to connect two body parts together, for example an ankle to a waist, or to create a restrictive hands-behind-the-back harness, or to include other body parts into existing harness patterns. They are also useful if you’d like to attach your partner to a bed frame or chair! You see where we are going with this…
In this jam we will be attaching one body part to another using hojo cuffs. The class will be split into two groups, and you can choose which one you would like to join:
We hope that a mixture of 101 and 201 students in this class will help inspire the absolute beginners on where they can take their practice once they have solidly nailed the fundamentals! We also think that it’s important to remember that shibari is a practice that requires skills refinement and muscle memory – we hope that the 201 level students will enjoy this opportunity to practice and improve their skills.
What we mean when we say “beginner” friendly:
In a general context, a “beginner” refers to someone who is starting to learn or do something for the first time. It is commonly used to describe individuals who are new to a particular activity, skill, subject, or field. Beginners are typically at the initial stage of acquiring knowledge, gaining experience, and developing basic skills in the chosen area. We feel that being a beginner is a natural and often temporary phase in the learning process. It implies a level of unfamiliarity and a need for foundational knowledge and skills. Beginners may seek guidance, instruction, and practice to progress from the novice stage to a more advanced level of proficiency in their chosen pursuit.
There will also be limited space for experienced folks to tie if they do not want to participate in the tuition component, ask our team if you need any help. We encourage attendees to get input on their technique from more experienced riggers and bottoms.
Rope is never safe, and we always attempt to practice it safe(r). By coming to and participating in this event, you acknowledge the risks involved in this activity. We recommend attending one of our Shibari Bondage Basics Workshops we host every 2 months as rope jams are not a replacement for formal tuition. We also urge all participants who have completed the Basics Workshop but haven’t tied in a while to refresh their memory with this free rope 101 material: https://ropestudy.com/courses/101/
1. Don’t be late.
2. Respect the space. Leave no trace – whatever you bring, take it back with you.
3. Ego has no place here. Learn and share with humility.
4. Ask for people’s pronouns and use the ones you are given.
5. No shoes. Keep underwear on at public events. Nipples may be free.
6. Do not make unsolicited comments about anyone else’s body.
7. Do not take any photos of anyone in attendance without consent.
8. Do not post photos without the consent of EVERYONE in the photo.
9. Do not reveal the identity of anyone you meet in the space once you leave. Many people prefer anonymity.
10. Be mindful of making noise in the space when others are tying around you, this includes loud talking and laughing.
11. Be discrete when moving through other parts of the premises. Clothes are optional in the space but not outside the door.
12. Please stay home if you are feeling unwell.
13. This is a sober space. Please do not use any recreational drugs or alcohol before coming or while on site.
14. Acknowledge and accept that you are participating in high-risk behavior at your own risk.
15. No suspension is allowed unless you have been given permission, please message us beforehand via Instagram DM to tell us about the suspension you would like to do.
