Shibari Fundamentals I Basics - Tony Buff

Shibari Fundamentals IBasicssimple knots, basic 1 & 2 columnties and tie offs for BDSMwith Tony Buff & Derek da Silva 2010 Tony Buff & Derek da Silva

Safety First!Do not try this at home without the guidance of anexperienced practitioner. Not only will it provide anopportunity for interactive understanding of risk mitigationand guided practical application but will help build strongcommunity relationships and serve to sustain the traditionof mentoring within our community. Risk––––––––––Rope BurnsLoss of CirculationNerve DamageConstrictionDehydrationFalling InjuriesMedical EmergenciesEnvironmental EmergenciesEquipment FailureEmotional/Psychological Issues 2010 Tony Buff & Derek da Silva

Risk Assessment & Risk Mitigation l StateHealth HistoryRecent Injury IllnessRest & Nutritional IntakeEquipment ServiceabilityEmergency PreparednessEnvironmental AwarenessExperience 2010 Tony Buff & Derek da Silva R-QAbility to Adjust ActivityFood, Water & RestMaintenanceCPR / First AidEMT Sheers / MarlinspikePractice

Shibari Fundamentals I. BasicsSimple Knots, Basic 1 & 2 Column Ties, and Tie Offs forBDSM II. IntermediateExploring Upper and Lower Body Harnesses III. AdvancedPartial/Full Suspension Techniques 2010 Tony Buff & Derek da Silva

Foundations Introductory class simplifies rope bondage down to itsmost basic elements and shows the limitless possibilitiesin the creative use of few basic ties and knots. Intermediate class breaks down even the most complexof ties into a few key pieces like wrapping, frapping,cinching and folds so you can learn to improvise in waysthat express your creativity and allow you to address thestrengths/limitations of your partner. Advanced class builds upon the foundations taught inthe previous two, fostering a basic understanding ofsafety considerations, foundational concepts,fundamental ties and how these elements are broughttogether to create suspension scenes. 2010 Tony Buff & Derek da Silva

Our Approach – Improvisation Identify the Basic Fundamental ElementsAdd to Your RepertoireOne-On-One LearningPractical Application and PracticeInnovate and Make it Your OwnAdapt to Overcome ObstaclesPass On the PassionThese classes teach a foundational philosophy ofbondage that breaks away from rote ties and insteadshows how you can unleash the full potential ofShibari as an expressive erotic art. 2010 Tony Buff & Derek da Silva

Topics for this Class Three Simple KnotsSingle Column Tie with Lever Tie OffDouble Column Tie with Lever Tie OffPractical ApplicationOther Examples 2010 Tony Buff & Derek da Silva

Three Simple KnotsOverhand KnotSquare Knot (aka Reef Knot)Half Hitch 2009 Tony Buff & Derek da SilvaClipart courtesy FCIT.http://etc.usf.edu/clipart

Single Column Tie with Lever Tie OffFind the center bight of your rope begin frapping around the column We’re using a36-ft Length of8-mm Hemp. until you have several fraps. 2009 Tony Buff & Derek da Silva

. Single Column Tie with Lever Tie Off (Cont’d)Cross the bight over the frapping then pass it under all the fraps.Secure with a Square Knot. 2009 Tony Buff & Derek da Silva

. Single Column Tie with Lever Tie Off (Cont’d)Pass the working end of the line aroundanother object through the center bight and cinchdown.Secure with a series of opposing HalfHitches around the standing part of theline. 2009 Tony Buff & Derek da Silva

Double Column Tie with Lever Tie OffFind the center bight of your rope . And begin frapping the rope aroundtwo columns We’re using a36-ft Length of8-mm Hemp. until you have several fraps. 2009 Tony Buff & Derek da Silva

. Double Column Tie with Lever Tie Off (Cont’d)Cross the center bight and working endof the line pass the center bight and workingend around the center of the fraps between the two columns inopposite directions. 2009 Tony Buff & Derek da Silva

. Double Column Tie with Lever Tie Off (Cont’d)Secure with a Square Knot.Pass the line around an object andcinch through the center bight.Secure with a series of opposing HalfHitches around the standing part of theline. 2009 Tony Buff & Derek da Silva

Exploring Practical Applications 2009 Tony Buff & Derek da Silva

1. Secure the Wrists w/ Two Column TieFind the center bight of your rope . And begin frapping the rope aroundthe wrists until you have several wraps.We’re using a36-ft Length of8-mm Hemp.Cross the center bight and working endof the line. 2009 Tony Buff & Derek da Silva

. Secure the Wrists w/ Two Column Tie (Cont’d)Pass the center bight and working endaround the center of the fraps . between the two columns inopposite directions . Secure with an Overhand Knot . And finish with a Square Knot. 2009 Tony Buff & Derek da Silva

2. Create a Lever Line Tie OffPass the working end of the line through thesuspension point then through the center bight.Pass the working end back through thesuspension point and secure with a Half Hitch. 2009 Tony Buff & Derek da Silva

. Create a Level Line Tie Off (Cont’d)Finish with a series of opposing Half Hitches.Extra rope can be bundled into an additional HalfHitch. 2009 Tony Buff & Derek da Silva

3. Secure Legs w/ Two Column TiesFind the center bight of your rope . Pass the rope around the thigh andshin of one leg .We’re using a36-ft Length of8-mm Hemp. And begin frapping the rope until youhave several wraps. 2009 Tony Buff & Derek da Silva

. Secure Legs w/ Two Column Ties (Cont’d)Cross the center bight and working endof the line . Pass them around the center of thefraps between the columns . And secure with an Over Hand Knot. 2009 Tony Buff & Derek da Silva

. Secure Legs w/ Two Column Ties (Cont’d)Finish with a Square Knot.Repeat the process on the oppositeleg. 2009 Tony Buff & Derek da Silva

Other ExamplesSingle Column TiesTwo Column Ties 2009 Tony Buff & Derek da Silva

Thank You! Special Thanks Recommended Reading– JC (our sub)– Derek da Silva (our switch)– Tony Buff(Rigging & Photography)– The Jackhammer, Chicago(Photo Location)– Max (BondageLesions.com)– Monk (TwistedMonk.com)– Midori– Erotic Bondage HandbookJay Wiseman, Greenery Press– The Seductive Art of JapaneseBondageMidori, Greenery Press– Handbook of KnotsDes Pawson, DK PublishingDon’t forget to check outTony Buff and Derek da Silva online attonyBuff.com & derekdasilva.com 2009 Tony Buff & Derek da Silva

–Erotic Bondage Handbook Jay Wiseman, Greenery Press –The Seductive Art of Japanese Bondage Midori, Greenery Press –Handbook of Knots Des Pawson, DK Publishing Don’t forget to check out Tony Buff and Derek da Silva online at tonyBuff.com & derekdasilva.com