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Are you SERIOUS about improving your rope bondage skills?
Do you want to erotically please and sexually pleasure your partner using rope?
Do you want to learn how to be a better bottom or receiver of rope pleasures?
Ready to get to the next level of education?
Do you want to do safer rope suspension bondage the right way?
If so, you’ll love Rope Bondage Dojo®.
It’s designed with a multi skill-level layered education style to create an exceptional learning experience for both the experienced and novice players.
In two days, your rope skills will improve dramatically through16 hours of concentrated, personalized and hands-on education by Midori and DeLano, two of the best instructors around. It’s a weekend-long immersion and training course unlike any other!
For more information on what to expect during the Dojo**
Do you need previous rope bondage experience?
No! All we ask is that you are over the age of 18 and you are able to tie your shoelaces. (Seriously, a lot of basic rope skills and rope physics are included in this basic skill.)
For other frequently asked questions to help you prepare for the experience, take a look at the FAQ page.***
Please note that we bring you the Dojo happens 3 to 4 times per year in different cities. Many students have combined their holiday vacation plans around the Dojo schedule.
**
Full Weekend Intensive
Full Weekend Intensive Rope Bondage Dojo® class with expert rigger, Midori, and special guest instructor, DeLano.
Time: 8 hours each day. The specific time will vary from location to location but they have mostly been 10am – 6pm, or noon – 8pm each day.
Location: The locations will vary in each city. We find a large, kink positive space with suspension capabilities.
$350 for Singles, $600 for Pairs. Single day tickets are not available. Specially
configured smaller classes will have a unique pricing due to concentrated
instruction time and will be noted as such in the Upcoming Dojo description.
Because of the intensive nature of the material and instruction, this course is usually limited to only 28 participants or fewer.
Course Details:
A Rope Bondage Dojo® Weekend Intensive from Basic to Advanced with Midori and special guest instructor, DeLano. Want to learn about rope bondage? Frustrated with short workshops and demos? Do you want personalized attention to improve every aspect of your rope techniques? Are you ready for the disciplined approached to take you to the next level? Have you wanted to know what Midori teaches her personal rigger apprentices? Are you a total rope beginner with the motivation to move past your hesitation and blow your lover’s mind with hot scenes? Are you a master of the basics who’s ready for a real challenge?
Spend a full and concentrated weekend with the First Lady of Rope Bondage, Midori. DeLano, of DeLano Bound, will be the co-presenter sharing the heart and soul of the rope bottom experience. From the very basics to the advanced techniques of safe rope suspension, they’ll put you through the paces and improve you in the Rope Bondage Dojo® class.
Your Full Weekend Package Includes:
* 16 hours + of concentrated instruction from Midori and Delano with lots of hands-on practice.
* Continental breakfast both days
* Catered lunch both days*
* Limited edition commemorative graduation gift
* Free bamboo for play, as seen in many Japanese bondage imagery
* Certificate of Graduation ready for framing
* Saturday evening private play party at class site. Free for registered students, $15 for additional guests. (RSVP on Saturday required as space is limited.) 8pm to midnight.** This is available at most Dojo locations but not all. Please check the details for the Dojo of your choosing.
Saturday “Day 1: Fundaments of Technique and Scene Dynamics”
* Safety, rope selection, basic knots, rope care
* Basic Two-Column Tie, Body Harness, Sex Bondage, Partial Suspension, Basics of Shibari. Freestyle Bondage
* Psychology and Emotional Dynamics of Rope, Dominance and Scene Control
* History of Japanese Rope Bondage
* Speed Drills
Sunday “Day 2: Mastering Rope”
* Speed Drills
* Problem Solving Skills
* Creativity Exercise
* Taking Flight: Rope Suspension Bondage
* It’s in the Details: Hand and feet bondage
* Visions and Perversions: Learn to think and create with mastery, art and power
* And more
Wear comfortable clothing. Bring large towels, yoga mats, pillows etc if you’d like. It does make things more comfortable. Bring lots of rope and a pair of safety shears or rope cutters.
Some suggestions on rope you might want to bring per person:
* 4 pieces of 12 feet
* 4 pieces of 30 or 35 feet rope
* Thin cord such as parachute cord or thin cotton cord
* Nylon, cotton, pre-treated hemp and jute are all great
* Avoid climbing rope
* More rope the merrier!
Pre-purchase books and pre-treated Japanese hemp rope using your credit card when you register for the Rope Bondage Dojo® class and we’ll bring them to the Dojo for you!
Be prepared to shop at the event! Midori will bring a small supply of her pre-treated Japanese hemp rope, the instructional book “The Seductive Art of Japanese Bondage”, her other writings, Michele Serchuk’s bondage photography and other items for sale during the weekend. Cash or check only for on-site product purchases.
We try our best to accommodate needs of those who are vegetarians. If you do have less common dietary restrictions we ask that you consider bringing the food and snacks that you enjoy.
Registration dates and cancellation refund cut off dates: Varies for each course. Click on the specific Dojo and you’ll see.
Hotel suggestion list for each city available upon request.
***
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What prior experience is recommended?
2. I don’t have a regular rope partner. Do I need to come with a partner?
3. How much rope should I bring?
4. What kind of rope should I bring?
5. Who attends the class?
6. Is the class pansexual?
7. Is there any kind of rope I should not bring?
8. Lunches and Dietary Limits: For the lunches that you are arranging, it is possible to have vegetarian food? Should I bring my own
9. Will there be any chairs for those of us flying in, or do I need to bring my portable one?
10. I want to connect with the other students before the event for ride share, hotel share, dinners, etc… How can I do this?
11. When will info for the location be sent?
12. I’d like to find a nearby hotel… any relatively inexpensive suggestions?
13. Is there a waiting list if the class is full?
14. What happens if I have to cancel after buying a ticket?
15. You don’t have a Dojo scheduled for my town. Can you tell me how I can get one set up?
16. Why don’t you have more frequent Rope Bondage Dojos®?
17. Will you have a more advanced Rope Bondage Dojo®?
18. Are there, by chance, any scholarship or work exchange opportunities?
19. Do you have the necessary ropes that we can buy for this two-day workshop?
20. How appropriate the material would be for more advanced folk?
21. I’m a professional dominant and want to learn techniques to use in my business. Is Rope Dojo (sm) an appropriate venue for this?
22. How much would you charge us as a triad?
23. I am registering from outside of the United States and would prefer to pay by credit card. Can I use a credit card?
24. Do you offer any other means (i.e. Paypal) to pay by credit?
25. I don’t want to use a credit card. Can I pay by any other method?
26. Will I learn about Shibari, Kinbaku or Japanese Rope Bondage?
27. Will you cover suspension bondage?
28. What is the dojo website admin contact information?
1. What prior experience is recommended?
You need to be able to tie your shoelaces. I know this sounds like a joke, but it’s not. All the basic finger and tying agility needed for this class is in this simple skill. The Rope Bondage Dojo® class’s emphasis is on structure, scene, experience and how to plan a scene. All the ties needed are taught in class.
Back to top of the FAQ
~*~*~
2. I don’t have a regular rope partner. Do I need to come with a partner?
You don’t need to come with a partner. There are usually others in the class with whom you can pair up. There are also crew members that often pair up with singles.
Back to top of the FAQ
~*~*~
3. How much I bring?
You should bring with you four 12-foot lengths, four 30- or 35-foot lengths and some thin cord such as parachute or thin cotton cord. All of your 30- or 35-foot rope must be of the same type (i.e. all cotton, all hemp or all nylon/poly). You can bring shorter than 12-foot lengths as well.
Back to top of the FAQ
~*~*~
4. What kind of rope should I bring?
Cotton, pre-treated hemp and jute are all great for class. Cotton is easy to come by but pre-treated hemp and jute are less so. Nylon rope is also acceptable but a word to the wise: thicker rope means you’ll have to bring longer lengths!
You can buy pre-treated hemp rope when you register for the Rope Bondage Dojo® or at the Rope Dojo(SM) class. For American made pre-treated hemp we recommend buying the Midori Rope Bondage Dojo® Essentials Kit from Twisted Monk.com. He sells an Expanded Kit as well. If you show your Dojo registration info there’s a special deal!
Avoid climbing rope!
Above all, the more rope the merrier!
Back to top of the FAQ
~*~*~
5. Who attends the class?
All sorts of people! In the past the age has ranged from mid 20’s to late 60’s. We’ve had people with a lot of rope bondage experience to total novices. Gender and orientations has been a full representation and we’ve had trans people there as well.
Back to top of the FAQ
~*~*~
6. Is the class pansexual?
Most definitely.
Back to top of the FAQ
~*~*~
7. Is there any kind of rope I should not bring?
Don’t bring clothesline or rope with a stiff core. This kind of rope is difficult to work with in a class of this nature.
Back to top of the FAQ
~*~*~
8. Lunches and Dietary Limits: For the lunches that you are arranging, it is possible to have vegetarian food? Should I bring my own?
We try our best to have food available for people who don’t eat meat. While we try our best, we’re not able to address all dietary limitations. Once you register let us know of your concern and we’ll try our best to accommodate. In case we’re not able to do so, we encourage you to bring your favorite foods to supplement what we provide.
~*~*~
9. Will there be any chairs for those of us flying in, or do I need to bring my portable one?
We provide seating for those whom attend. But if you find that those metal conference chairs aren’t the most comfortable things, by all means bring your own favorite chairs or cushions.
Back to top of the FAQ
~*~*~
10. I want to connect with the other students before the event for ride share, hotel share, dinners, etc… How can I do this?
We have a discussion forum for this exact purpose called Dojo Talk. You can meet other students before the Rope Bondage Dojo® class, plan ride shares and swap information pertaining to the Rope Bondage Dojo® class.
Back to top of the FAQ
~*~*~
11. When will info for the location be sent?
We will send you an e-mail with the location information no later then a month before the Rope Bondage Dojo® class.
Back to top of the FAQ
~*~*~
12. I’d like to find a nearby hotel… any relatively inexpensive suggestions?
Send us an e-mail with a request for suggested hotels and we’ll be happy to help. You can also ask on the Rope Bondage Dojo® class discussion forum at Dojo Talk
E-mail address: admin@ropedojo.com
Back to top of the FAQ
~*~*~
13. Is there a waiting list if the class is full?
Yes. If the registration has closed due to all slots selling out, send us an e-mail with all of your contact information and we’ll add you to the waiting list. When previously registered students have to cancel we’ll contact you.
E-mail address: info@fhp-inc.com
Back to top of the FAQ
~*~*~
14. What happens if I have to cancel after buying a ticket?
There is a refund policy. For each Dojo the cut-off date for full refund minus processing fees is two weeks prior to the Dojo. There is a 50% refund minus processing fees from two weeks to one week prior to the Dojo. No refunds are available after one week prior to the Dojo.
Back to top of the FAQ
~*~*~
15. You don’t have a Dojo scheduled for my town. Can you tell me how I can get one set up?
Drop me an e-mail! I run 3 to 4 Rope Bondage Dojos® classes per year. They’re planned about 6 months to a year in advance.
E-mail address: info@fhp-inc.com
Back to top of the FAQ
~*~*~
16. Why don’t you have more frequent Rope Bondage Dojos® classes?
It takes a lot of planning, coordination and energy to conduct a successful Dojo weekend. We figured out from experience that 3 to 4 times a year allows for the best coordinated and high energy Dojo experience for the students.
Back to top of the FAQ
~*~*~
17. Will you have a more advanced Rope Bondage Dojo® classes?
We do! Level II Dojo is here but you MUST have graduated Level I in order to take it. In it I would like to go more into details and finesse, suspension bondage challenges and such.
Back to top of the FAQ
~*~*~
18. Are there, by chance, any scholarship or work exchange opportunities?
Generally no as all the staff positions are assigned in advanced.
Back to top of the FAQ
~*~*~
19. Do you have the necessary ropes that we can buy for this two-day workshop?
We usually have some Japanese hemp rope for sale at the class but don’t depend on this as your only source or rope.
You can also buy pre-treated hemp from Japan on-line when you register for the Dojo or but it directly from us at the Dojo. For American made pre-treated hemp we recommend rope from Twisted Monk at http://www.twistedmonk.com. Ask for the Midori Rope Bondage Dojo® class Essentials Kit. or Expanded Kit
Back to top of the FAQ
~*~*~
20. How appropriate the material in Level I Dojo would be for more advanced folk?
The Level I Dojo curriculum is designed specifically with multiple skill levels in mind. We always include detailed and finessed information into all information presented – even in the most basic material that we cover early on. The more advanced students are encouraged to notice these subtle and complex lessons woven in the course. The Dojo is conducted much like a martial arts lesson where the experienced students practice among the newer students while perfecting the details and skills under the instructors’ tutelage. The two-day, intensive format allows the instructors to observe each individual student to teach them better to fit their needs. We’ve had several people take the class a second time and they find the material just as challenging and informative as the first time they attended.
Back to top of the FAQ
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21. ) I’m a professional dominant and want to learn techniques to use in my business. Is Rope Bondage Dojo ®an appropriate venue for this?
The techniques we teach in Rope DojoSM are designed for lifestyle play and to that end our curriculum is not geared towards the specific needs of professionals. Because the class is overwhelmingly made up of people who use bondage play as part of their personal SM relationships, we want to spend as much time as possible teaching what is most useful and exciting for that arena. We encourage professionals to attend under that caveat. That being said, we are open to discussing professional concerns outside of normal class time (during breaks and lunch).
Also, if you are a professional dominant attending Dojo with a client, please be aware that we require all participants to be treated as equal partners during class time. The Domme/sub dynamic of your relationship must not get in the way of you switching off tying and being tied for the exercises.
Back to top of the FAQ
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22. How much would you charge us as a triad?
You would pay for one pair ticket and one single ticket.
Back to top of the FAQ
~*~*~
23. I am registering from outside of the United States and would prefer to pay by credit card. Can I use a credit card?
The current ticket sales service has had some problems with non-US credit cards. If this happens, please e-mail me at info@fhp-inc.com and we’ll give you other alternatives for payment and registration methods.
Back to top of the FAQ
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24. Do you offer any other means (i.e. Paypal) to pay by credit?
We prefer not to use Paypal, as they have been hostile to sites that promote sex-positive education. If you are not able to use the ticket sales program on this site, please e-mail me at info@fhp-inc.com and we’ll give you other alternatives for payment and registration methods.
Back to top of the FAQ
~*~*~
25. I don’t want to use a credit card. Can I pay by any other method?
Credit card is the only acceptable form of payment.
Back to top of the FAQ
~*~*~
26. Will I learn about Shibari, Kinbaku or Japanese Rope Bondage?
This intensive covers a wide range of rope bondage skills, including, but not limited to Japanese rope bondage. There’s a special section on the history of Shibari that will be of great interest to enthusiasts and novices alike.
Back to top of the FAQ
~*~*~
27. Will you cover suspension bondage?
Suspension is a component of the class, not the goal. We consider Rope Bondage Dojo ® a level 1.5 class that leads up to suspension bondage. Because of the inherent dangers of suspension, we want participants to first have a firm grasp of the basic techniques and philosophies that can make suspension safe, fun and exciting. We find that Rope DojoSM attracts people with varying degrees of skill in bondage and student progress at different rates in the class. Not everyone is ready for suspension by the end of the class. Because of this, doing a suspension is not a requirement for graduation.
Back to top of the FAQ
~*~*~
28. What is the dojo website admin contact information?
Click to contact the website admin: admin
Back to top of the FAQ
Do you want to erotically please and sexually pleasure your partner using rope?
Do you want to learn how to be a better bottom or receiver of rope pleasures?
Ready to get to the next level of education?
Do you want to do safer rope suspension bondage the right way?
If so, you’ll love Rope Bondage Dojo®.
It’s designed with a multi skill-level layered education style to create an exceptional learning experience for both the experienced and novice players.
In two days, your rope skills will improve dramatically through16 hours of concentrated, personalized and hands-on education by Midori and DeLano, two of the best instructors around. It’s a weekend-long immersion and training course unlike any other!
For more information on what to expect during the Dojo**
Do you need previous rope bondage experience?
No! All we ask is that you are over the age of 18 and you are able to tie your shoelaces. (Seriously, a lot of basic rope skills and rope physics are included in this basic skill.)
For other frequently asked questions to help you prepare for the experience, take a look at the FAQ page.***
Please note that we bring you the Dojo happens 3 to 4 times per year in different cities. Many students have combined their holiday vacation plans around the Dojo schedule.
**
Full Weekend Intensive
Full Weekend Intensive Rope Bondage Dojo® class with expert rigger, Midori, and special guest instructor, DeLano.
Time: 8 hours each day. The specific time will vary from location to location but they have mostly been 10am – 6pm, or noon – 8pm each day.
Location: The locations will vary in each city. We find a large, kink positive space with suspension capabilities.
$350 for Singles, $600 for Pairs. Single day tickets are not available. Specially
configured smaller classes will have a unique pricing due to concentrated
instruction time and will be noted as such in the Upcoming Dojo description.
Because of the intensive nature of the material and instruction, this course is usually limited to only 28 participants or fewer.
Course Details:
A Rope Bondage Dojo® Weekend Intensive from Basic to Advanced with Midori and special guest instructor, DeLano. Want to learn about rope bondage? Frustrated with short workshops and demos? Do you want personalized attention to improve every aspect of your rope techniques? Are you ready for the disciplined approached to take you to the next level? Have you wanted to know what Midori teaches her personal rigger apprentices? Are you a total rope beginner with the motivation to move past your hesitation and blow your lover’s mind with hot scenes? Are you a master of the basics who’s ready for a real challenge?
Spend a full and concentrated weekend with the First Lady of Rope Bondage, Midori. DeLano, of DeLano Bound, will be the co-presenter sharing the heart and soul of the rope bottom experience. From the very basics to the advanced techniques of safe rope suspension, they’ll put you through the paces and improve you in the Rope Bondage Dojo® class.
Your Full Weekend Package Includes:
* 16 hours + of concentrated instruction from Midori and Delano with lots of hands-on practice.
* Continental breakfast both days
* Catered lunch both days*
* Limited edition commemorative graduation gift
* Free bamboo for play, as seen in many Japanese bondage imagery
* Certificate of Graduation ready for framing
* Saturday evening private play party at class site. Free for registered students, $15 for additional guests. (RSVP on Saturday required as space is limited.) 8pm to midnight.** This is available at most Dojo locations but not all. Please check the details for the Dojo of your choosing.
Saturday “Day 1: Fundaments of Technique and Scene Dynamics”
* Safety, rope selection, basic knots, rope care
* Basic Two-Column Tie, Body Harness, Sex Bondage, Partial Suspension, Basics of Shibari. Freestyle Bondage
* Psychology and Emotional Dynamics of Rope, Dominance and Scene Control
* History of Japanese Rope Bondage
* Speed Drills
Sunday “Day 2: Mastering Rope”
* Speed Drills
* Problem Solving Skills
* Creativity Exercise
* Taking Flight: Rope Suspension Bondage
* It’s in the Details: Hand and feet bondage
* Visions and Perversions: Learn to think and create with mastery, art and power
* And more
Wear comfortable clothing. Bring large towels, yoga mats, pillows etc if you’d like. It does make things more comfortable. Bring lots of rope and a pair of safety shears or rope cutters.
Some suggestions on rope you might want to bring per person:
* 4 pieces of 12 feet
* 4 pieces of 30 or 35 feet rope
* Thin cord such as parachute cord or thin cotton cord
* Nylon, cotton, pre-treated hemp and jute are all great
* Avoid climbing rope
* More rope the merrier!
Pre-purchase books and pre-treated Japanese hemp rope using your credit card when you register for the Rope Bondage Dojo® class and we’ll bring them to the Dojo for you!
Be prepared to shop at the event! Midori will bring a small supply of her pre-treated Japanese hemp rope, the instructional book “The Seductive Art of Japanese Bondage”, her other writings, Michele Serchuk’s bondage photography and other items for sale during the weekend. Cash or check only for on-site product purchases.
We try our best to accommodate needs of those who are vegetarians. If you do have less common dietary restrictions we ask that you consider bringing the food and snacks that you enjoy.
Registration dates and cancellation refund cut off dates: Varies for each course. Click on the specific Dojo and you’ll see.
Hotel suggestion list for each city available upon request.
***
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What prior experience is recommended?
2. I don’t have a regular rope partner. Do I need to come with a partner?
3. How much rope should I bring?
4. What kind of rope should I bring?
5. Who attends the class?
6. Is the class pansexual?
7. Is there any kind of rope I should not bring?
8. Lunches and Dietary Limits: For the lunches that you are arranging, it is possible to have vegetarian food? Should I bring my own
9. Will there be any chairs for those of us flying in, or do I need to bring my portable one?
10. I want to connect with the other students before the event for ride share, hotel share, dinners, etc… How can I do this?
11. When will info for the location be sent?
12. I’d like to find a nearby hotel… any relatively inexpensive suggestions?
13. Is there a waiting list if the class is full?
14. What happens if I have to cancel after buying a ticket?
15. You don’t have a Dojo scheduled for my town. Can you tell me how I can get one set up?
16. Why don’t you have more frequent Rope Bondage Dojos®?
17. Will you have a more advanced Rope Bondage Dojo®?
18. Are there, by chance, any scholarship or work exchange opportunities?
19. Do you have the necessary ropes that we can buy for this two-day workshop?
20. How appropriate the material would be for more advanced folk?
21. I’m a professional dominant and want to learn techniques to use in my business. Is Rope Dojo (sm) an appropriate venue for this?
22. How much would you charge us as a triad?
23. I am registering from outside of the United States and would prefer to pay by credit card. Can I use a credit card?
24. Do you offer any other means (i.e. Paypal) to pay by credit?
25. I don’t want to use a credit card. Can I pay by any other method?
26. Will I learn about Shibari, Kinbaku or Japanese Rope Bondage?
27. Will you cover suspension bondage?
28. What is the dojo website admin contact information?
1. What prior experience is recommended?
You need to be able to tie your shoelaces. I know this sounds like a joke, but it’s not. All the basic finger and tying agility needed for this class is in this simple skill. The Rope Bondage Dojo® class’s emphasis is on structure, scene, experience and how to plan a scene. All the ties needed are taught in class.
Back to top of the FAQ
~*~*~
2. I don’t have a regular rope partner. Do I need to come with a partner?
You don’t need to come with a partner. There are usually others in the class with whom you can pair up. There are also crew members that often pair up with singles.
Back to top of the FAQ
~*~*~
3. How much I bring?
You should bring with you four 12-foot lengths, four 30- or 35-foot lengths and some thin cord such as parachute or thin cotton cord. All of your 30- or 35-foot rope must be of the same type (i.e. all cotton, all hemp or all nylon/poly). You can bring shorter than 12-foot lengths as well.
Back to top of the FAQ
~*~*~
4. What kind of rope should I bring?
Cotton, pre-treated hemp and jute are all great for class. Cotton is easy to come by but pre-treated hemp and jute are less so. Nylon rope is also acceptable but a word to the wise: thicker rope means you’ll have to bring longer lengths!
You can buy pre-treated hemp rope when you register for the Rope Bondage Dojo® or at the Rope Dojo(SM) class. For American made pre-treated hemp we recommend buying the Midori Rope Bondage Dojo® Essentials Kit from Twisted Monk.com. He sells an Expanded Kit as well. If you show your Dojo registration info there’s a special deal!
Avoid climbing rope!
Above all, the more rope the merrier!
Back to top of the FAQ
~*~*~
5. Who attends the class?
All sorts of people! In the past the age has ranged from mid 20’s to late 60’s. We’ve had people with a lot of rope bondage experience to total novices. Gender and orientations has been a full representation and we’ve had trans people there as well.
Back to top of the FAQ
~*~*~
6. Is the class pansexual?
Most definitely.
Back to top of the FAQ
~*~*~
7. Is there any kind of rope I should not bring?
Don’t bring clothesline or rope with a stiff core. This kind of rope is difficult to work with in a class of this nature.
Back to top of the FAQ
~*~*~
8. Lunches and Dietary Limits: For the lunches that you are arranging, it is possible to have vegetarian food? Should I bring my own?
We try our best to have food available for people who don’t eat meat. While we try our best, we’re not able to address all dietary limitations. Once you register let us know of your concern and we’ll try our best to accommodate. In case we’re not able to do so, we encourage you to bring your favorite foods to supplement what we provide.
~*~*~
9. Will there be any chairs for those of us flying in, or do I need to bring my portable one?
We provide seating for those whom attend. But if you find that those metal conference chairs aren’t the most comfortable things, by all means bring your own favorite chairs or cushions.
Back to top of the FAQ
~*~*~
10. I want to connect with the other students before the event for ride share, hotel share, dinners, etc… How can I do this?
We have a discussion forum for this exact purpose called Dojo Talk. You can meet other students before the Rope Bondage Dojo® class, plan ride shares and swap information pertaining to the Rope Bondage Dojo® class.
Back to top of the FAQ
~*~*~
11. When will info for the location be sent?
We will send you an e-mail with the location information no later then a month before the Rope Bondage Dojo® class.
Back to top of the FAQ
~*~*~
12. I’d like to find a nearby hotel… any relatively inexpensive suggestions?
Send us an e-mail with a request for suggested hotels and we’ll be happy to help. You can also ask on the Rope Bondage Dojo® class discussion forum at Dojo Talk
E-mail address: admin@ropedojo.com
Back to top of the FAQ
~*~*~
13. Is there a waiting list if the class is full?
Yes. If the registration has closed due to all slots selling out, send us an e-mail with all of your contact information and we’ll add you to the waiting list. When previously registered students have to cancel we’ll contact you.
E-mail address: info@fhp-inc.com
Back to top of the FAQ
~*~*~
14. What happens if I have to cancel after buying a ticket?
There is a refund policy. For each Dojo the cut-off date for full refund minus processing fees is two weeks prior to the Dojo. There is a 50% refund minus processing fees from two weeks to one week prior to the Dojo. No refunds are available after one week prior to the Dojo.
Back to top of the FAQ
~*~*~
15. You don’t have a Dojo scheduled for my town. Can you tell me how I can get one set up?
Drop me an e-mail! I run 3 to 4 Rope Bondage Dojos® classes per year. They’re planned about 6 months to a year in advance.
E-mail address: info@fhp-inc.com
Back to top of the FAQ
~*~*~
16. Why don’t you have more frequent Rope Bondage Dojos® classes?
It takes a lot of planning, coordination and energy to conduct a successful Dojo weekend. We figured out from experience that 3 to 4 times a year allows for the best coordinated and high energy Dojo experience for the students.
Back to top of the FAQ
~*~*~
17. Will you have a more advanced Rope Bondage Dojo® classes?
We do! Level II Dojo is here but you MUST have graduated Level I in order to take it. In it I would like to go more into details and finesse, suspension bondage challenges and such.
Back to top of the FAQ
~*~*~
18. Are there, by chance, any scholarship or work exchange opportunities?
Generally no as all the staff positions are assigned in advanced.
Back to top of the FAQ
~*~*~
19. Do you have the necessary ropes that we can buy for this two-day workshop?
We usually have some Japanese hemp rope for sale at the class but don’t depend on this as your only source or rope.
You can also buy pre-treated hemp from Japan on-line when you register for the Dojo or but it directly from us at the Dojo. For American made pre-treated hemp we recommend rope from Twisted Monk at http://www.twistedmonk.com. Ask for the Midori Rope Bondage Dojo® class Essentials Kit. or Expanded Kit
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20. How appropriate the material in Level I Dojo would be for more advanced folk?
The Level I Dojo curriculum is designed specifically with multiple skill levels in mind. We always include detailed and finessed information into all information presented – even in the most basic material that we cover early on. The more advanced students are encouraged to notice these subtle and complex lessons woven in the course. The Dojo is conducted much like a martial arts lesson where the experienced students practice among the newer students while perfecting the details and skills under the instructors’ tutelage. The two-day, intensive format allows the instructors to observe each individual student to teach them better to fit their needs. We’ve had several people take the class a second time and they find the material just as challenging and informative as the first time they attended.
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21. ) I’m a professional dominant and want to learn techniques to use in my business. Is Rope Bondage Dojo ®an appropriate venue for this?
The techniques we teach in Rope DojoSM are designed for lifestyle play and to that end our curriculum is not geared towards the specific needs of professionals. Because the class is overwhelmingly made up of people who use bondage play as part of their personal SM relationships, we want to spend as much time as possible teaching what is most useful and exciting for that arena. We encourage professionals to attend under that caveat. That being said, we are open to discussing professional concerns outside of normal class time (during breaks and lunch).
Also, if you are a professional dominant attending Dojo with a client, please be aware that we require all participants to be treated as equal partners during class time. The Domme/sub dynamic of your relationship must not get in the way of you switching off tying and being tied for the exercises.
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22. How much would you charge us as a triad?
You would pay for one pair ticket and one single ticket.
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23. I am registering from outside of the United States and would prefer to pay by credit card. Can I use a credit card?
The current ticket sales service has had some problems with non-US credit cards. If this happens, please e-mail me at info@fhp-inc.com and we’ll give you other alternatives for payment and registration methods.
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24. Do you offer any other means (i.e. Paypal) to pay by credit?
We prefer not to use Paypal, as they have been hostile to sites that promote sex-positive education. If you are not able to use the ticket sales program on this site, please e-mail me at info@fhp-inc.com and we’ll give you other alternatives for payment and registration methods.
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25. I don’t want to use a credit card. Can I pay by any other method?
Credit card is the only acceptable form of payment.
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26. Will I learn about Shibari, Kinbaku or Japanese Rope Bondage?
This intensive covers a wide range of rope bondage skills, including, but not limited to Japanese rope bondage. There’s a special section on the history of Shibari that will be of great interest to enthusiasts and novices alike.
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27. Will you cover suspension bondage?
Suspension is a component of the class, not the goal. We consider Rope Bondage Dojo ® a level 1.5 class that leads up to suspension bondage. Because of the inherent dangers of suspension, we want participants to first have a firm grasp of the basic techniques and philosophies that can make suspension safe, fun and exciting. We find that Rope DojoSM attracts people with varying degrees of skill in bondage and student progress at different rates in the class. Not everyone is ready for suspension by the end of the class. Because of this, doing a suspension is not a requirement for graduation.
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28. What is the dojo website admin contact information?
Click to contact the website admin: admin
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