Kinbaku Workshops

International Rope Workshops — Designed for Hosting Venues with Contemporary Audiences
Are you looking to bring high-quality Kinbaku instruction to your space? We offer a curated series of Japanese rope bondage workshops for couples, developed with care, precision, and a deep respect for the tradition we stand in.

Rooted in the aesthetics of the art of Semenawa by Akira Naka, our work emphasizes emotional intensity, technical clarity, and intimate connection between partners. 

Our educational approach

Our teaching is aimed at dedicated learners — from beginners to advanced — who are ready to explore not only rope technique, but the silent tension that lies beneath.

Our work bridges the gap between tradition and innovation, discipline and playfulness, and ritual and intimacy.

We collaborate with rope studios, BDSM venues, conscious kink spaces, and underground art festivals to bring meaningful, high‑impact experiences to their communities.

Meet the Artists Behind the Rope

We are Alexander and Natasha—partners in rope and in life—sharing Japanese rope bondage as both a somatic practice and a poetic form of connection. Together, we have developed a workshop approach that is emotionally intelligent, technically grounded, and artistically inspired.

Alexander’s teaching builds on years of mentorship with both European and Japanese masters, as well as our extensive practice as performers and educators.

Natasha, author of Somatics for Rope Bottoms, brings her deep experience in bodywork and consent education, offering nuanced guidance that responds to the needs and interests of the model.

We are recognised and reliable Rope Artists

  • International teaching experience across Europe and North America
  • A focus on couples, intimacy, polarity, and shared exploration
  • Safety and consent at the core of a sustainable practice
  • Known for our rigorous attention to safety and technical detail
  • Workshop formats that are both practical and poetic, designed for serious students as well as aesthetic explorers
  • More than just teaching technique: we invite transformation

We teach in English / German and work with local assistants when needed.

Warm and cozy place, superfriendly, welcoming and caring people, great workshops where you learn a lot more about Kinbaku than just patterns. If you wanna study Naka Style / Semenawa in Berlin, this is the place to be. Highly recommended also for bottoms!

One of the best places in Berlin fo study Kinbaku at, great teachers ,cozy yet kinky atmosphere and a lot of knowledge and passion to ropes and human connection. Suitable for both beginners and advanced rope lovers.

Amazing location, professional workshops and teaching, full of events on a side (practice, side lesson, drawing). I can just recommend Discover Kinbaku.

Amazing workshops with an excellent team and impeccable teaching capacities. I have learnt a lot from all of my visits to the studio and definitely recommend them to anyone who is serious about ropes. I would also like to add that this space, including their jam, was so far one of the most queer and women* friendly open rope spaces in Berlin.

Great atmosphere, organization, and transfer of skills. Highly recommended.

Well-structured teaching and a lovely venue, I really enjoyed the workshop of these kinbaku wizards

Nice workshops.....relaxed, friendly, and good handcraft skills....well structured Naka-style-shibari... 

I really enjoy their teaching style: Inclusive, specific and practical, inviting reflection and willing to reflect and learn which makes for great teachers, great communication, very warm and inviting atmosphere.

Always a very warm and good atmosphere. And a lot to learn.

A beautiful place and beautiful people, I always had deep experiences with them and the quality of teaching is really high. What I had during the workshops and the meeting there was not only techniques teaching but also the possibility to live my emotions and share them without feeling any kind of shame or feeling judged. Highly recommend for any kind of level. See you there!

In a warm and welcoming atmosphere, you get to improve your rope skills. The teaching is very well balanced between technique, feeling, body awareness, safety and playfulness. Lessons are well structured and there is even a handout to remember keypoints and harnesses 🙂 To sum up, you'll learn loads and have fun at the same time - highly recommend it.

Very thorough classes with a good energy in teaching and communication. Thank You again.

A very nice and cozy place, the team taking care of it is awesome and welcoming. The room where you practice is very Japanese looking and really ads up to the experience. Great professionals and workshops a must go to place.

A beautiful and special place. The workshops at Discover Kinbaku are no shallow or chaotic fast food, but well thought-of concepts with a learning theory behind it, which doesn't only cover knots and patterns, but e.g. also interpersonal dynamics, communication and the side of the rope bottoms. All in a respectful, welcoming and open atmosphere, and the team has a lot of valuable experience to share. Would love to attend more classes in the future!

Let’s bring a bold, beautiful, and unforgettable Kinbaku experience to your venue.

We are now booking for 2026 and beyond, with a focus on:

  • Rope studios and dedicated dojos
  • BDSM venues with established education programs
  • Alternative art festivals seeking deep, experiential offerings 

Reach out to receive our Info Pack and discuss available dates.

Kinbaku Workshop Catalogue

All workshops are designed for couples—of any gender, age (18+), or relationship constellation—and can be offered as stand-alone events or as part of a modular progression. Hosts are free to select the format, audience level, and duration that best suit their community.

Shibari for Beginners

From Zero to Patterns and Play (2-Day Workshop for Absolute Beginners) 

A hands-on introduction covering all the fundamentals couples new to rope need in order to safely enjoy intimacy in rope bondage. The focus is on safety, communication, rope handling, and learning the first patterns to apply in play. Ideal for those just beginning their journey—or for anyone wishing to refine the basics with precision and style.

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Playful & Shameful

More Sexy Positions on the Floor and at the Hashira (2-Day Workshop for Beginners)
For adventurous beginners ready to go beyond the basics, this workshop explores playful torment, control, and power exchange—both on the floor and against the upright pole (hashira).

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Adding Gravity

Intro to Suspension (1-Day Workshop for Beginners)

This workshop is designed for those ready to take their first steps from floor play into (semi-)suspension. You will learn the structural elements and risk awareness necessary to safely bring gravity into your rope practice.

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All About the Gote

The Iconic Hands-Behind-the-Back Tie (1-Day Workshop for Beginners)

This workshop offers an in-depth introduction to one of the most essential and symbolic ties in traditional Japanese rope bondage: the stemless Gote (TK). Step by step, you will learn how to build a solid and adaptive Gote, while refining structure, tension, and body awareness.

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Semenawa I (Introduction)

Creating Impactful Positions (2-Day Workshop for Intermediates)

This workshop explores how to design rope positions that profoundly shape the bottom’s physical and emotional experience. By working with precision, tension, and clear intention, you will learn how to create scenes that challenge the body, deepen trust, and heighten the dynamics of power exchange and emotional intensity.

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Semenawa II (Intermediate)

Adding Gravity and Flow (2-Day Workshop for Intermediates)

This workshop takes your floor-based practice to the next level by introducing dynamic sequences that incorporate elements of suspension and movement. You will learn how to elevate simple ties into flowing scenes while maintaining emotional tone, rhythm, and safety throughout.

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Semenawa III (Advanced)

Bodies Under Pressure (2-Day Workshop for Advanced Students)

This workshop provides tools and strategies for challenging the body at an advanced level. You will explore suffering, endurance, and emotional transformation within the framework of Semenawa.

🔒 Requires prior suspension experience.

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Hashira Advanced

Another Dimension of Challenge (2 Days Workshop for Advanced)

This workshop focuses on the upright pole (hashira) as a tool for creating ties that evoke exposure, vulnerability, and pressure. The hashira offers a unique way to combine technical precision with emotional intensity, guiding participants through an experience that is both demanding and transformative.

🔒 Requires prior suspension experience.

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Masterclass: Ichi-go Ichi-e

Kinbaku as Emotional Bodywork (2-Day Workshop for Advanced Students)

A deep dive into presence, intention, and the subtleties of emotional connection.

We introduce traditional Japanese concepts such as: Ma (space, pause, void), Mu-ga (empty mind), Musubi (binding, connection, creation)… to elevate your Kinbaku from form to experience.

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Masterclass: Kinbaku as Ritual

Polarity, Narrative, and Performance (2 Days Workshop for Performance Artists)

This workshop explores Kinbaku as a transformative somatic practice that also embraces theatricality and storytelling. Participants will learn how to work with polarity, rhythm, and narrative to create performances that are both emotionally resonant and visually compelling. Ideal for performance artists and those interested in integrating Kinbaku into visual or stage work.

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Bring Us to Your Venue

We Provide:

  • A complete hosting packet (curriculum, technical rider, availability, pricing)

  • Visual assets and ready-to-use copy for your promotion

  • Optional Kinbaku live performance

  • Kinbaku Salon, talks, or panel discussions

All formats can be adapted to your space, audience, and technical requirements.

Get in touch via Email, or reach out on Instagram – we look forward to hearing from you!

ART Collaborations

Kinbaku Live

Kinbaku Salon

Natasha's Keynote