We are pleased to announce that Michael Ropeknight will present a follow-up workshop Yukimura Ryu II in Subspace.
This workshop builds on the content from “Ropeknights Yukimura Ryu I”.
Participants will revisit familiar ties and deepen their understanding of these techniques. Along with learning new rope patterns, emphasis will be placed on the Japanese aesthetic of form. The focus will expand to include scenarios, personas, Ki (energy), and Kotobazeme (verbal techniques), allowing participants to explore the concept of “tension” on multiple levels. Once again, the primary goal is to evoke emotions through the how of tying.
Throughout the weekend, the understanding of both partners’ roles will be further refined, with special focus on the importance of letting the ties have their effect as well as the actual tying actions. This dynamic becomes an integral part of the overall tying experience.
Requirements
This workshop is aimed at bondage couples who have previously attended the “Ropeknights Yukimura Ryu I” workshop and are looking to delve deeper into the world of Yukimura Ryu and Michael Ropeknights approach. Since this is ultimately a world of eroticism, there should be no fear of intimacy between the bondage partners.
The active part should have a basic understanding of rope and basic bondage patterns.
Participants will need approximately 5-7 ropes (recommended rope length: 7-8 meters, 4-5 mm in diameter).
Models are encouraged to wear clothing with potential for exposure (e.g. no leggings and tights).
About Ropeknight
Michael Ropeknight had the opportunity to experience and learn different styles of Shibari during his various trips to Japan.
He studied under several well-known Bakushi and became an official student of Osada Steve, who shortly thereafter introduced him to Yukimura Haruki Sensei.
In the following years, Michael spent a great deal of time with these two masters, studying their techniques and philosophies.
Yukimura Sensei and Osada Steve described his emotional abilities in dealing with his Shibari partners and his use of energetic components (Ki) as extraordinary. Not only because of these exceptional strengths did both masters honor him by appointing him as an official instructor of their styles.
In 2024, Michael decided to retire as an official Osada-Ryu instructor, as physical limitations no longer allowed him to teach suspensions at the highest level. Since then, he has focused on his core competencies: deepened communication and personal development for all participants involved in rope. With this focus on Ropeknight’s Yukimura-Ryu, Michael brings valuable insights into the emotional and mental connection between partners, thus fostering the development of a mindful and conscious dynamic in Shibari.
In recent years, Ropeknight has further developed the Yukimura-Ryu within a Western mindset, making it a cornerstone in the training of rope enthusiasts around the world by incorporating his unique strengths and understanding of the human soul—just as Yukimura Sensei had expected of him.
Other instructions
Location
Workshop is taking place in Prague near Anděl in Subspace studio. Exact address will be sent to you by mail after confirmation of your registration.
Registration
It is necessary to register in advance, places are very limited. You can find a registration form below. Price is per couple. Advance payment is required.
Subspace member’s tickets are accessible to couples where at least one person is a Subspace member.
International participants can also register directly by contacting us.
