Introduction to Kinbaku

Kinbaku is the art of Japanese rope bondage. It is an incredible way to connect and communicate with your partner, cultivate an intense atmosphere, and play with seduction. Come learn the basics of tying someone for pleasure.

This class does not require any experience, and will assume you have never touched a rope before for this purpose. The class will run for 3 hours during which you will learn how to treat your rope, and several basic restraints including a chest harness. Private lessons will be available for those who would like to continue learning. 

Benjamin Langholz has been living in Tokyo for the past 2 years to study Kinbaku under Kinoko Hajime. He is very interested in the natural high that is possible to create through rope and focuses his style around intensifying that feeling. Not only does he tie people, but he also experiments with tying spaces to convey aspects of the natural high that comes from being tied to visitors entering the space. He has made installations in several international galleries as well as artworks at Midburn, Burning Man, and most recently a project called Urge at AfrikaBurn. You can see images of his work on his website www.benjaminlangholz.com

Lyly Tran will be assisting in the workshop, is also a rigger as well as a rope model. She’s been traveling the world tying and being tied as well as teaching Acroyoga. She also worked on the artworks with Benjamin at Burning Man and AfrikaBurn.

Date: Wednesday, May 9th 7-10pm
Location: A private residence in Mowbray, Cape Town. Address will be sent out to ticket holders
Tickets:
- Couple: R800
- Single rigger: R500 (we cannot guarantee a partner, but will do our best to facilitate a connection) 
- Single model: Free

The session will be cut off at 10 couples. While switching is a wonderful thing, it is best if partners stick to their roles during the course of the workshop so we can progress at a reasonable pace. 

Rope will be available to borrow for the lesson, and for purchase.

This is not a play party. Please come wearing something comfortable to be tied in. You may be topless however something on your lower body is required. Tight fitting stretchable clothing is recommended such as underwear, or sportswear. Think Yoga.