“Rope is a tool for communication. The more one masters the technical side of that tool, the better the communication” -- Aku Aku
Full Day Workshop - Saturday January 17
In the first part of his workshop Aku Aku will demonstrate and teach some advanced rope handling techniques, and tips to enhance the flow of your rope session, be it intimate or not.
He will then guide you to developing a full play session, starting with one rope play, progressing to a TK and ending in a full or partial suspension, depending on your personal skills level.
Suspensions from bamboo and carabiner or ring will be covered.
This workshop is for (play) couples with the desire to add an extra dimension of sensuality and sexuality to their rope play. The emphasis will be on pleasure and ropes, how to add contrasts in the intensity of your session. Aku Aku will address a wide range of interactions and stimulations when using ropes.
Shibarite - Intermediate skills:
You can fluently perform at least a 2 rope TK, preferably a 3 rope TK
You can tie decent suspension lines on carabiners or ring and bamboo
You have at least some experience with semi-suspension
Please bring:
10-12 ropes of 7 to 8 m long
Scissors
2-3 carabiners
Ukete - skills:
You know the limits of your body and your emotional no-go's
You know the differences between 'good' pain and 'bad' pain
You can communicate needs or discomfort clearly
You are comfortable in a TK (hands behind the back tie)
You have some experience with partial and full suspension
Please bring:
A light wrap around dress, top & skirt combo or light yoga/sports wear
Living in Tokyo, Marc – Marukunawa, Aku Aku – started ropes around 2008, in the Tokyo happening bars. He does not have an SM background, but was attracted to it by its potential within the bedroom. He realized rope may add a wide new range of stimulations and enable new positions.
Marc studied kinbaku extensively in Japan, with Shigure and Otonawa, among others. He started to teach in 2012 and regularly performs in Japan and abroad. He is highly creative and dynamic on stage, his style of performance a crossover between kinbaku, acrobatics and cosplay.
Sensuality and sexuality always being a strong motive in his work, Marc developed and published The Japanese Rope Kamasutra, Volumes 1 (2020) & 2 (2022). These books each cover 24 sexual positions that integrate the art of Japanese bondage (more info below).
Aku Aku travels regularly around Europe and Asia to teach about sensual and sexual rope. This will be his second visit to Shibari Lounge. He will be assisted by Berlin-based model Momijinawa. Aku Aku and Momijinawa will kick off our Shibari Night rope party with a sensual, intimate performance.
On The Japanese Rope Kamasutra
The Japanese Rope Kamasutra Volume 1 & 2 are based on the Shijuhatte, the Japanese version of the Kamasutra. The two books together feature 48 sexual positions that integrate the art of Japanese rope. While the positions can be used for SM play, the main focus of these books is about the use of rope for sexual purposes. They can benefit rope enthusiasts by providing new ways to play with rope in the bedroom. For people who don’t have any experience with rope, these books can encourage or inspire you to start learning and incorporating it into the bedroom.”
(adapted from: https://www.kinbakutoday.com/淫縛四十八手-the-japanese-rope-kamasutra/)
Aku Aku: Rope as a Tool for Communication
Prerequisites
As a couple:
You and your rope partner are comfortable with sensuality and intimacy in tying together
On the Teacher