A Weekend with RopeKnight & CandyDandelion
INTRODUCTION TO YUKIMURA-RYU I
DAY 1
On the first day, participants will learn about the fundamental philosophical approaches of Yukimura Haruki's tying style. Ropeknight has further developed this style for the Western spirit, making his own approaches, building blocks and nuance accessible and easy to learn for both beginners and experienced tying couples.
Terms such as Semenawa and Aibunawa will be analyzed, and participants will learn their first basic ties.
The more experienced the tying partner, the more they can focus on the nuances of working with the model.
The introduction of a special mindset, as well as possible approaches and behaviors in the interaction between partners, plays a significant role.
There will be ample opportunity for the further development of both partners' personas and their shared communication.
DAY 2
The ties, techniques and approaches developed on the first day will be used to explore more complex ties. The primary focus will be on evoking emotions through the how of implementing the ties.
FOR WHO?
This workshop is aimed at bondage couples who want to explore the world of Yukimura Ryu together. Since this is ultimately a world of eroticism, there should be no fear of intimacy between the bondage partners.
The workshop can be visited by beginners to advanced participants.
WHAT TO BRING?
Models are encouraged to wear clothing with potential for exposure (e.g. no leggings and tights)
Approx. 5 ropes are required - recommended rope: 7 to 8m long, 4-5mm in diameter.
Bring a blanket to use as a base.
SCHEDULE
Saturday 18/01
Doors open: 09h30
Workshop begins: 10h00
Workshop concludes: 17h00
Sunday 19/01
Doors open: 09h30
Workshop begins: 10h00
Workshop concludes: 17h00
PRACTICALS
We are here to assist you: Do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns.
ABOUT ROPEKNIGHT
Michael Ropeknight had the opportunity to experience and learn different styles of Shibari during his various trips to Japan.
He studied under several well-known Bakushi and became an official student of Osada Steve, who shortly thereafter introduced him to Yukimura Haruki Sensei.
In the following years, Michael spent a great deal of time with these two masters, studying their techniques and philosophies.
Yukimura Sensei and Osada Steve described his emotional abilities in dealing with his Shibari partners and his use of energetic components (Ki) as extraordinary. Not only because of these exceptional strengths did both masters honor him by appointing him as an official instructor of their styles.
In 2024, Michael decided to retire as an official Osada-Ryu instructor, as physical limitations no longer allowed him to teach suspensions at the highest level. Since then, he has focused on his core competencies: deepened communication and personal development for all participants involved in rope. With this focus on Ropeknight’s Yukimura-Ryu, Michael brings valuable insights into the emotional and mental connection between partners, thus fostering the development of a mindful and conscious dynamic in Shibari.
In recent years, Ropeknight has further developed the Yukimura-Ryu within a Western mindset, making it a cornerstone in the training of rope enthusiasts around the world by incorporating his unique strengths and understanding of the human soul—just as Yukimura Sensei had expected of him.
TICKETS
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The workshop price is €375/couple.
You will be asked to transfer €175 during the booking process. The other €200 will be collected at the venue, during the event.
Please keep in mind:
Tickets are non-refundable and non-tranferable to a later date.
In case of cancellation, a request for full payment will be sent to you.
Tickets are transferable to another person under certain conditions.
You can consult our full cancellation policy here.
