Full Weekend Intensive Rope Dojo® with rope experts, Midori & Delano and the Dojo Cadre team.
Instruction Times:
Sat. 10am to 7pm (doors open 9:30am)
Sun. 10am to 7pm (doors open 9:30am)
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Cost:
US$450 for Singles.
US$775 for Pairs. (Buddies and pals welcome. You don’t have to be a couple for the Pair ticket.)
Because of the intensive nature of the material & instruction, this course is limited to only 30 participants.
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Registration:
Open now. Registration closes two weeks before the Dojo
Cancellation Policy:
Full refund (minus processing fee) if canceled before July 2nd, 2015.
No refund if canceled after July 3rd, 2015
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Hotel: Hotel recommendations will be emailed to registered students.
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Course Details:
A Rope Bondage Weekend: A dojo styled intensive from the foundational to the subtle advanced nuances with Midori and Senior Cadre Member Delano.
Want to learn about rope bondage?
Frustrated with short workshops & demos?
Do you want personalized attention to improve every aspect of your rope techniques?
Are you ready for the disciplined approached to take you to the next level?
Have you wanted to know what Midori teaches her personal apprentices?
Are you a total rope beginner with the motivation to move past your hesitation & blow your lover's mind with hot scenes?
Or have you already lassoed the basics and ready for a real challenge?
In this concentrated weekend you will cover the heart & soul of the rope experience, covering top and bottom perspectives as well.
From the basics, to solid foundations, to speed & efficiency, to brilliant scene planning and nuances of fine topping and bottoming skills - they'll put you through the paces and improve your skills.
Your Instructors
- Midori
- Delano
- Michele Serchuk
- Mateo
- Special Guest Instructor: Monk of TwistedMonk.com
Your Full Weekend Package Includes:
- 17+ hours of concentrated instruction from Midori & Delano + trained cadre with lots of hands-on practice.
- Continental breakfast both days
- Catered lunch both days*
- Limited edition commemorative graduation gift
- Free admission to the Saturday night social & practice party
- Take-home gifts
(* For vegetarians: For those specifying vegetarian meals, we provide ovo-lacto based veggie meals. If your dietary needs are more specific, we encourage you to bring your own meals. There will be a kitchen with a fridge to store your items.)
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Saturday 'Day 1: Fundamentals of Technique & Scene Dynamics'
- Safety, rope selection, basic knots, rope care
- Basic Two-Column Tie, Body Harness, Sex Bondage, Basics of Shibari. Freestyle Bondage
- Psychology & Emotional Dynamics of Rope, Dominance & Scene Control
- History of Japanese Rope Bondage
- Speed Drills
- Exceptional bottoming skills
- Free entry to Saturday evening Rope-centric social! "Rope, Smut & Popcorn" hosted by the Bay Area Hitchin'Bitches
Sunday 'Day 2: Mastering Rope'
- Speed Drills
- Problem Solving Skills
- Getting into the mind. Planning and creating amazing scenes
- Creativity Exercise
- Taking Flight: Introduction to safe suspension bondage
- It's in the Details: dildo/cock harness
- Visions & Perversions: Learn to think and create with mastery, art & power & more.
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How to Prepare for Dojo:
- Read the FAQ on www.ropedojo.com
- Be well rested.
- Wear comfortable clothing.
- Bring large towels, blanket or yoga mats for floor work.
- Encouraged to bring floor cushion or comfy folding chair to sit in.
- Bring lots of rope & a pair of safety shears. Suggestions on rope you might want to bring: Please read the FAQ at http://www.ropedojo.com
Special Dojo Rope Kits are available for student discount from http://twistedmonk.com/midorikit.htm. Make sure to give your registration confirmation number. TwistedMonk.com is Midori's favorite rope vendor.
If you prefer cotton ropes, try these: http://fhp-inc.stockroom.com/product1.aspx?product_id=3081
Venue: The Center for Sex & Culture is historically significant community space in the South of Market (SoMa) District. The space is wheelchair accessible.
