Over the years, numerous rope lovers from around the world have benefited from private tuition at the Osada Kinbaku Dojo in Tokyo.
While on the surface Shibari/Kinbaku may appear an awfully complicated craft to master, the individual techniques can actually be broken down into distinct building blocks.
To this end students are essentially taught Osada ryu; hands-on tying techniques drawn from established Kinbaku dynasties.
Fees
$100/hour for instruction
$50/hour for model (or provide your own model)
Free dojo accommodation provided.
Shibari Intensives
Immerse yourself into Japanese culture and train at the cradle of Shibari. A typical day involves 3 hours of one-on-one coaching plus 2 hours of practice sessions.
Intensives are offered around the year.
Typical duration: 10-14 days
Shibari Clinics
Participation is limited to students of at least 4-kyu level in Osada ryu. The curriculum includes study under grandmaster Yukimura Haruki (newaza and shuchinawa styles), and primers from other experts in their respective fields (semenawa, hobakujutsu, hojojutsu, etc.).
Clinics are held during Spring and Autumn terms.
Typical duration: 10-14 days
Short-term Tuition
Classes can be set up on short notice, with dates and times flexible. These are one-on-one lessons tailored to the needs of business travelers or short vacationers.
Number of hours: as per your needs
Long-term Coaching
Ideal for Tokyo residents that aim to develop advanced tying skills over a sustained period of time.
Classes: by appointment
Osada ryu Intensives Abroad*
As the carbon footprint (and expenditure) of one person traveling is smaller than several people flying to Tokyo, you are welcome to pool the financial resources of a select number of serious students who wish to receive high-level instruction by Osada Steve closer to home. Starter package: 40 hours of one-on-one lessons plus travel and other expenses.
Workshops
The level of instruction is not targeted towards beginners. As such, there are no plans to join the circuit of “fun” seminars teaching basics to large audiences.
