What is this event?

This workshop is designed for those who are interested in exploring the rich cultural and historical contexts of  Japanese bondage. We’ll start by delving into the origins and evolution of Hojōjutsu, a traditional martial art, using rope to restrain suspects and criminals. We then transition into the development of shibari in the last century, focusing mainly on the different current styles and nawashi who are related to each style.

We will explore a range of different Hojōjutsu ties both in the hayanawa (fast rope) and honnawa (long rope) ways. We will continue with how some current nawashi have integrated Hojōjutsu in their style and how others have a completely different one, and what the specific characteristics of each style are both from a practical and visual viewpoint. 

We will also delve deeper into recent history to see how Japanese rope bondage has evolved in recent decades. In general we can make a difference between more modern and traditional styles. You’ll get hands-on examples of what these styles consist of.

🇬🇧 This event will be held only in English.

🔥We welcome riggers and models from the Romanian (Bucharest & other cities) community and international participants! 🔥

The event will be preceded by a Consent Workshop in English. If you are coming to us for the first time it’s mandatory to attend it – please RSVP to it here.

Who teaches at this event?

Asiana started tying over 15 years ago. She’s the founder of RopeLounge in Amsterdam. She studied with numerous (Japanese) teachers. In 2017 she spent three months in Japan to further her knowledge of kinbaku and Japanese culture. Kinbaku is her passion and she loves sharing her knowledge.

Door is a kinbaku model and a connoisseur of pain, especially emotional. She loves how kinbaku emphasises and fetishises the beauty of the struggle, the suffering and the resignation, and most importantly, the sacrifice the model makes for their rope top.

What happens at the event?

Schedule with breaks

9:00-9:30 – Doors open for first time comers at InFLUX
9:30-10:30 – The Consent Workshop for first time comers
10:30-11:00 – Doors open for those who already have an InFLUX card
11:00-14:30 – Introductions & first half of content
14:30-15:30 – Lunch break
15:30-18:00 – Second half of content

Please note that the workshop will include additional shorter breaks, that will be agreed upon with the participants during the event.

Please be on time so as not to disturb other participants. We cannot guarantee that someone will be available to open the door for you after closing time. We only accept on-time admissions to any events since you might miss important information.

Who can come?

This workshop is best suited for rigger and model couples, who are already accustomed in tying with each other. This workshop is suited for both beginners and people who no longer identify themselves as beginners and have attended rope workshops in the past.

🎫 Fill in the form below to register for this workshop. You will receive an email confirmation, and we will keep you updated with information about the event. You will also receive an email reminder close to the event so you don’t miss it.

We reserve the right to select event participants.

Workshop participation fee

Asiana & Door will be seated in the middle of the floor space, with the participants surrounding them.

There are 2 types of tickets available, as following:

➜ 4 tickets in the first line (surrounding Asiana & Door): 300 RON / 60€ per couple of rigger & model,
➜ 8 tickets in the second line (surrounding the first line): 250 RON / 50€ per couple of rigger & model.

The tickets are available only per couple of rigger and model. There are no tickets available per person.

In order to secure your place for this workshop, you need to pay a 50% advance of the event fee. You will receive more details on how you can secure your place in the RSVP confirmation email.

What are you bringing? What are you wearing?

📤 Please bring your InFLUX card! The event requires that you have attended the Consent Workshop. We will check at the entrance if you have attended it.

If you are a first time comer at InFLUX you will be given a card with a number after the Consent Workshop. Please bring your ID card so we can check it at the door and ensure you are 18+! We keep none of your data, but we must ensure everyone is an adult. You can see here how we check your ID so that all your data but your birth year and picture are visible to us.

Required equipment for rigger and/or model:

➜ You will need 3-6 natural-fiber ropes of 8m in length (5-6mm diameter). Bring your own ropes if you have them. You can also use our community ropes, they are available to everyone.
➜ Comfortable clothing, like leggings, tops or comfy t-shirt.
➜ 2 tenugui or blindfolds.
➜ Warm clothing or a blanket for after or between ties (m).

The Workshop will be quite intensive. We recommend you come rested. Bring a notebook and a pen, to write things down. The usage of laptops is not allowed.

How can you reach us?

Our address is Bulevardul Theodor Pallady 287. You can find information on how to reach us here or here.

The area has many parking spaces, especially in the evening or after 6 pm. The metro station at “1 Decembrie 1918” is the closest to us and it’s only 8 minutes away, on foot.

Take the small elevator (it’s behind the large stairs on the ground floor) to the 5th floor, where you will see the sign for InFLUX. One more flight of stairs up, and you’re there. If mobility issues prevent you from climbing up a flight of stairs, you can take the large elevator, which will take you straight to our door, but that one is much slower.

Our phone number is +40723258105, and you can write to us on WhatsApp before the door-closing time.

InFLUX Rules

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