BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//play-events//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Events X-WR-TIMEZONE:Europe/London URL:https://playplay.events/enm-fam BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9ed9c356-ef93-45b0-b217-b9e5d38e86dc@serotonin-calendar DTSTAMP:20261008T121716Z DTSTART:20270216T190000Z DTEND:20270216T224500Z SUMMARY:SHIBARI KINBAKU FOUNDATIONS 1 /// THE FIRST LANGUAGE OF ROPE /// BE GINNER LOCATION:Rope Jam Studio 7 Fountayne Road\, Unit 2\, N15 4QL DESCRIPTION:SHIBARI KINBAKU FOUNDATIONS 1 THE FIRST LANGUAGE OF ROPE /// BE GINNER Discover the art of human connection through rope. What happens whe n touch becomes a language\, and a simple…\nSHIBARI KINBAKU FOUNDATIONS 1 THE FIRST LANGUAGE OF ROPE /// BEGINNER Discover the art of human connec tion through rope. What happens when touch becomes a language\, and a simp le rope becomes a way to connect? Shibari is more than knots and beautiful shapes. It is an invitation to explore presence\, trust\, sensation\, cre ativity and the delicate conversation between two people. A rope can becom e a gesture of tenderness\, an expression of desire\, a moment of playful discovery or a way to communicate beyond words. Every movement\, every cha nge in tension\, every pause can carry meaning. Whether you are looking fo r a new experience\, a different form of intimacy\, a creative outlet or s imply curious about the Japanese art of Kinbaku\, your journey begins here . Come alone or with a partner. Come as you are\, with curiosity. No exper ience is necessary. At Ropejam Studio\, you will discover an exceptionally welcoming community where tradition\, learning\, human connection and cre ative freedom come together. LEARN THE FUNDAMENTAL LANGUAGE OF ROPE Shibar i Kinbaku Foundations 1 is a approximately four-hour beginner workshop int roducing the essential building blocks from which more complex ties\, harn esses and rope experiences are created. Rooted in the traditions of Japane se Kinbaku\, our teaching combines technical understanding\, body awarenes s\, somatic communication and creative exploration. This is not an open pr actice jam. It is a structured class where complete beginners can discover rope with confidence\, while returning students can strengthen their foun dations. No previous experience is required. MORE THAN LEARNING KNOTS At R opejam Studio\, we do not simply teach you what to tie. We teach you to un derstand how rope works\, how it feels and how it communicates. How does t ension travel? Why does a tie hold? How can rope express intention\, sensa tion and emotion through touch\, movement and direction? How does the same technique change when it meets a different body? How can traditional know ledge become the foundation for your own creative expression? Following th e philosophy of Tiger Nawa Ryū\, we honour Japanese Kinbaku traditions wh ile encouraging exploration\, understanding and individuality. We learn th e elements\, investigate their function and begin combining them creativel y. Technique becomes vocabulary. Vocabulary becomes expression. And rope b ecomes a language of human connection. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN UNDERSTANDING K INBAKU • Introduction to the history and philosophy of Kinbaku and Shiba ri • Japanese and Western approaches to rope • Rope types\, treatment and care • Consent\, communication and negotiation • Stop signals and body checks • Anatomy\, circulation and nerve awareness • Principles o f safer floor-based rope practice ROPE HANDLING & CONNECTION • Preparing and opening rope efficiently • Rope handling\, movement and direction • Understanding rope as touch and communication • Introduction to tens ion and body manipulation • Beginning a rope scene through touch\, movem ent and "breaking the seiza" THE FIRST BUILDING BLOCKS • Lark's Head • Joining ropes • Single Column Tie through different approaches • Doub le Column Tie • Hon Musubi / Square Knot We will explore what each eleme nt does\, why it works and how it can be adapted to different bodies and i ntentions. Through demonstrations\, guided exercises and creative explorat ion\, you will begin combining these fundamental techniques\, discovering how individual movements can become a meaningful rope experience. Our goal is not simply to teach you knots. Our goal is to give you the knowledge\, confidence and sensitivity to begin discovering your own language in rope . THE FOUNDATIONS PATHWAY Foundations 1 is the first half of the complete Shibari Kinbaku Foundations curriculum. SHIBARI KINBAKU FOUNDATIONS 1 The First Language of Rope ↓ SHIBARI KINBAKU FOUNDATIONS 2 Structure\, Frict ion & Flow ↓ LEVEL 1 /// MODULE 2 First Rope Forms Foundations 1 and Fou ndations 2 together cover the complete foundational cu\nHosted by SHIBARI KINBAKU FOUNDATIONS\nhttps://www.tickettailor.com/events/ropejam/1850235\n Source: ENM Fam on Teamup URL:https://www.tickettailor.com/events/ropejam/1850235 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR