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Members only3 weeksGeeky Time: Column Ties
Even though column ties are one of the first skills you learn, the mastery of them takes years. Want to see your rope practice level up no matter your skill level? Commit to a daily column tie practice! Every instructor has a slightly different way of talking about things, so we’re bringing you insights from Gorgone, Anna Bones, and fuoco. When the challenge is over, report back and let us know if your newfound column tie confidence is spilling over into your tying practice elsewhere.
BeginnerChallenge
GorgoneAnna Bonesfuoco
Members only3 weeksGeeky Time: Leg Lacing
In this beginner-friendly challenge, you’ll be guided through all the skills needed to tie one of your first rope harnesses: the Leg Lacing Harness. This is a perfect option for budding self-tyers or solo riggers looking to practice sans partner.
BeginnerChallenge
GorgonefuocoAnna Bones
Members only3 weeksFloor Play: Neck Hug
In this beginner-friendly challenge, you’ll be guided through all the skills needed to tie one of your first rope harnesses: the Neck Hug. Requiring just a few basic knots and frictions as well as some simple techniques, this is the ideal place to start honing and applying your new shibari know-how.
BeginnerChallenge
GorgonefuocoAnna Bones
Members only5 weeksFloor Play: Focus on Flow
Ready to move beyond the basics? In this challenge, you’ll be guided through a selection of classes curated to nurture an essential element for smoother tying: Focus On Flow.
IntermediateChallenge
Lief Bound and IcarusAnna BonesfuocoRopuNawahua huaGorgone
Members only4 weeksPartial Practice: Xana Harness Partial
Everything you need to learn in one place to complete Gorgone’s Xana Harness Partial Suspension! From learning the harnesses, to setting up your point and practicing your lock offs, this challenge is here to help you take a first step from floor to air. We recommend drilling your uplines till they’re smooth and fully memorizing both harnesses before attempting the final partial suspension.
ExperiencedChallenge
GorgoneFred Hattfuoco
Members only3 weeksPartial Practice: Tengu and Waist Predicament
A simple tie that uses some all-time favorites. It can be very challenging to be tied in, and requires good observation skills from the rigger, as well as a detail oriented approach to rope placement. Small increments and subtle adjustments are the name of the game. For the person in rope: this tie can get intense very quickly, and finding the right placement for your waist rope can take some trial and error: spend time exploring, and ask for what you need. You’ll be grateful you did.
ExperiencedChallenge
TamanduaMs. ReemahGorgone
Members only4 weeksGeeky 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
ExperiencedChallenge
fuocoGorgoneHajime Kinoko
Members only4 weeksPartial Practice: The Raven
Quick, dirty, and anything but simple. Using only a basic chest harness and a double column tie, it’s no surprise that The Raven tie requires some real bottoming skills…and an affinity for a specific flavor of suffering. If you haven’t done much bottoming to rope that smacks you in the face with difficulty and eases off as quickly as it came on, this could be a fun exploration. For the riggers out there, the minimalism of this tie doesn’t let you off the hook. Make sure your double-column tie is on its best behavior! If you’ve never played with a pulley before, this is a fun place to start.
ExperiencedChallenge
Anna BonesGorgoneMargheritaMissTrueBlueFred Hatt
Members only4 weeksSuspension 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.
Experienced+Challenge
Hajime KinokoGorgonefuocoKinkNamePendingShakti Bliss
Members only4 weeksSuspension Study: Self Suspension Adaptation
Many self-suspenders take their inspiration from partnered ties, but knowing what can be adapted and how can be a tricky part of your learning journey. This challenge starts with some tips and tricks specifically for self-suspenders, and ends with two partnered suspensions that will progressively challenge your adaptation skills.
Experienced+Challenge
KissMeDeadlyDollAnna BonesGestaltaGorgone
Members only4 weeksSuspension Study: Side Suspension
This challenge is specially curated for riggers and bottoms who are ready to start exploring suspension, in other words, those who have already been learning suspendable harnesses, practicing tying uplines with inanimate objects, and practicing clear communication in floorwork and partials. From safety to skills and drills, it will help you do the groundwork to get your shibari practice airborne. We curated it for you to return to and learn from slowly and gradually. Make time to learn the information but also to develop habits around practicing rope regularly. If the harnesses are unfamiliar, drill them and lab them till they go on with great tension and flow. If uplines aren’t in your muscle memory, don’t move on until you feel more confident. The final video is there for you when you both feel excited, not nervous, about the challenge.
Experienced+Challenge
Fred HattGorgonefuocoKinkNamePendingShakti Bliss
Members only4 weeksHot Topic: Shibari for Sex
Used well, a few lengths of rope can elevate your midweek missionary to a peak erotic experience. Whether you’re acting out a prisoner-captor fantasy, unleashing your inner damsel in distress, or you simply enjoy the sensation of ropes on your body or the mental kick of taking or giving up control, ropes and a couple of knots can help you do that, and more…
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Anna BonesGorgonefuocoLief Bound and Icarus
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Challenges
Shibari challenges to test and level up your skills, with timed ties, technique goals, and themed prompts to push your practice.
Each challenge gives you a clear focus, whether that’s improving your speed, refining a specific tie, or creating something new within set constraints. Challenges are a great way to break out of habits, track your progress, and stay motivated. Try them solo, with a partner, or with your rope community, and see how much your skills grow when you give yourself something to aim for.