Workshop contents

1.	Short introduction into the history and background of the bondage's taught,
2.	Short introduction into the meaning and differences of "shibari", "kinbaku" and "kinbaku-bi",
3.	Ushiro takatekote shibari - variations   Ushiro tasuki shibari ,
	The ushiro tasuki shibari is a hojojitsu inspired bondage. In this pattern the hands are tied in a "W" position on the back and an "X" shape is created between the breast.
4.	Gyaku ebi,
	A reverse ebi shibari, very similar to the western hog-tie.
5.	Agura shibari,
	Generalized term for any tie where the sub sits in a crossed legged (Indian style) position. although somewhat similar in appearance, this tie should not be confused with the far more restrictive ebi shibari.
6.	Ebi shibari,
	The "shrimp" or "prawn" tie. one of the oldest traditional kinbaku ties. it was used as a torture technique (ebizeme) for 100's of years and is referenced in many manuals and art works.
7.	"each limb bound to itself",
	This particular bondage is a fairly unknown traditional hojojutsu position.

Requirements and recommendations

You need to have participated in our level 1 workshop to participate in this level 2. Or you must be able to prove to us you can handle the bondages from our level 1 without problems and with the proper safety issues and mindset.

The minimal set of rope you need to participate in this workshop is

• 6 pieces of 7-9m in length (preferred is 8 pieces)

The type of rope you want to use is entirely up to you. We prefer a natural twisted rope, i.e. hemp or jute, with a 5 or 6mm thickness. If you do not have the rope let us know we have an address where you can buy it.

The thickness of the rope necessary to make a bondage depends on the size of your m-jo (the female captured in rope). Determine your thickness based on aesthetic reasons. i.e. don't use 10mm rope when your m-jo is 1.55m and weighs 45kilo. As a guideline; if you partner has a small or petite build use 4-5mm thick ropes, if you partner has a larger build use 6-8mm thick rope