Hajime Kinoko

Kinoko's Curvy Hip Tie

In this class Hajime Kinoko teaches his "Curvy Hip Tie" for floorplay.

Kinoko's Performance Theory

Part of Kinoko’s Traditional Performance

In this insightful discussion, Kinoko expands on how he approaches shibari performances.

Kinoko’s Traditional Performance

In this mesmerizing shibari performance, Kinoko and his model hua hua present an inspirational tying session.

Carabiner Theory

In this shibari class, Hajime Kinoko discusses why carabiners are an essential piece of equipment in his rope kit.

Kinoko's Bedroom Bondage

In this shibari tutorial series, Kinoko teaches two harnesses that can be used in the bedroom (and beyond), together with his model hua hua.

Kinoko's Bunny Tie

In this shibari tutorial, Kinoko teaches his Wakisarashi Shibari, a variation on the Bunny Tie, with his model hua hua.

Kinoko's Diamond Harness

Kinoko's hands-free Diamond Harness. This tie is suitable for suspensions.

Kinoko's Forearm Binder

This online tutorial by Hajime Kinoko shows how to tie his Forearm Binder.

Kinoko’s Fuse Ebi Tie

In this shibari tutorial, Kinoko teaches his Fuse Ebi Tie (‘face-down shrimp’ tie) with his model hua hua.

Kinoko's Hip Harness

In this class, Hajime Kinoko teaches his Hip Harness for suspension.

Kinoko's New Diamond Harness

In this step-by-step shibari tutorial, Kinoko teaches a new version of his aesthetic Diamond Harness with his model hua hua.

Kinoko's TK2

In this class Hajime Kinoko teaches his basic Takate Kote, aka "TK2" ideal for floorplay.

Geeky Time: Box Tie Breakdown

“The journey to your best box tie is often more nerdy than hot. It can involve deep diving into body mechanics, precise tension management, historical context and stylistic lineages, and more. Just because it’s not easy immediately doesn’t mean it’s not available to you, if you want to pursue it!” - fuoco, To Box Tie or not to Box tie? The big debate

Kinoko’s Maete Harness

In this shibari course, Kinoko teaches the suspendable Maete harness with his model hua hua, offering a hands-front alternative to TKs.

Kinoko’s New Hip Harness

In this step-by-step shibari tutorial, Kinoko teaches a suspendable hip harness with his model hua hua.

Kinoko's Ribbon TK

In this class Hajime Kinoko teaches his "Ribbon" TK. The bows are added at the end and are optional to the pattern.

Kinoko's TK3

Kinoko's original TK3 with a 'Tasuki' third-rope pattern.

Kinoko’s Updated TK3

In this step-by-step shibari course, Kinoko teaches an updated variation of his three-rope TK (takate kote) with his model hua hua.

Kinoko's Web Harness

In this class Hajime Kinoko teaches his magical "Web Harness".

Kinoko's Ketsuzuri

In this shibari tutorial, Kinoko teaches two variations of a Ketsuzuri with his model hua hua.

Kinoko's Web Suspension

This class by Hajime Kinoko teaches his how to suspend with his beautiful "Web Shibari" tie.

Running Man

In this shibari course, Hajime Kinoko teaches his version of the Running Man suspension with his model hua hua.

Suspension Study: Face Up

This challenge is designed for riggers and bottoms in the early days of their suspension practice when support, stability and sustainability matter most. If you’ve already been learning suspendable harnesses, using inanimate objects to develop upline skills, and can confidently communicate with your tying partner on the floor and in partials, this one is for you. It is all about guiding you towards that first face-up suspension: think safety, drills and skills, and the perfect hands-front harness for achieving lift-off.