Since becoming partners in 2011, Kinbaku has shaped not only our work, but also our relationship. Over the years, we have studied with both European and Japanese teachers, developed our own educational approach and grown into international educators, performers and publishers. Yet despite everything that has followed, Kinbaku remains, first and foremost, a shared practice between the two of us.


We are drawn to the tradition of Japanese Kinbaku, particularly the Semenawa of Akira Naka, not only for its technical sophistication but for its extraordinary capacity to create intimacy, presence and authentic human connection. This understanding continues to shape everything we do, whether we are teaching a workshop, performing on stage or working with couples in our studio.


Teaching together has always been central to our work. By bringing together the perspectives of both the rigger and the person in the rope, we create learning experiences that are technically precise, deeply embodied and rooted in genuine dialogue. Rather than simply teaching techniques, we help people cultivate trust, communication and the confidence to create meaningful experiences together.


Beyond education, our work extends into photography, performance and publishing. Together we founded the Kinbaku Society of Berlin Magazine and the independent publishing house Die Goldbomben, creating a platform for carefully curated photography, essays, interviews and historical research dedicated to Kinbaku and Japanese rope culture.


Whether welcoming students into Studio 6×6 in Berlin or travelling internationally, our aim remains the same: to create spaces where people can learn, connect and discover the transformative potential of Kinbaku – Japanese rope bondage.