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Shibari.ph Saturdays
We host monthly events for adults of all ages, genders, & body types who want to explore bondage in a safer, supportive, & accepting environment.
We host monthly events for adults of all ages, genders, & body types who want to explore bondage in a safer, supportive, & accepting environment.
Shibari, the erotic art of Japanese rope bondage, is a visually striking, emotionally engaging, and creatively challenging practice enjoyed by people all over the world.
Whether you’re interested in bondage for sex, relaxation, sadomasochism, art, or simply connecting with your significant other/s, Japan’s unique style of rope play offers you an exciting new perspective on concepts like control, pleasure, and intimacy.
Join us on Saturdays when we host events for adults of all ages, genders, and body types who want to explore bondage in a safer, supportive, and accepting environment.
During the intro event, we’ll go over Shibari’s origins, safety considerations, practical anatomy and consent, recommended tools, and basic techniques—but most of all, we’ll dive into how you can balance having a great time with your partner/s while keeping each other safe.
This event will be helpful if you ever found yourself asking:
During our regular training, we have four (4) areas that we care about leveling up: Flow, Form, Function, and Fluency.
Join our regular training as we cycle through these topics every month with new exercises and challenges to hone your skills for your very own rope journey.
Performance anxiety sucks and nobody enjoys fumbling/feeling like you need to apologize when we forget the pattern or tie too slowly. Flow helps your bondage build confidence, turns your tying fails into wins, and frees you from being dependent on patterns.
Wraps that get so tight that your partners end up numb, or those that keep sliding around and pose risks from shearing forces—they’re no fun and emergencies cut our play time short. Form works on helping you find the Goldilocks-level tension that’s right for your partner while still being beautiful, safe, and secure.
You’re not the only one who’s felt stuck with “standard” positions or disappointed that some of the most popular ties don’t work with your flexibility/physical concerns. Function invites you to take a closer look at how our bodies work and how we can both respect and celebrate what makes our shapes unique—making the rope adapt to us, not the other way around.
It’s scary for most people to dive into a rope scene without a plan, wondering what will satisfy your partner best. Fluency gives you a time tested structure for designing your sessions that helps you tap into the different ways we convey our desires to each other—be it through words or body language, even our silence, so that our bondage can explore more than just the physical dimension of tying.
Dee Sapalo is a rope artist from Makati who promotes kink-, sex-, and body-positivity and practices a gentler domination style with Japanese rope bondage. He joined Manila’s rope scene in 2013 and has since pursued studies in Shibari locally and abroad.
Believing that our communities can become more respectful, empathic, and inclusive by practicing kink—he takes a break from designing websites for SMEs and runs the Shibari.ph resource blog. He curates relevant resources and hosts events where enthusiasts of all ages, genders, and body types can explore bondage in a safer, more supportive, and accepting environment.
You can message him to ask questions or say hello at dee@shibari.ph.
Solo attendees are welcome at the rope jam! Bringing a friend with you is encouraged but not required. Our hands-on exercises are applicable as self-ties!
We encourage the use of comfortable clothes—like sports, yoga, or exercise attire—as long as they aren’t too baggy. Bras with underwires are discouraged since chest-related bondage might give you a harder time breathing, deform the underwire, or accidentally poke/stab you.
MEDICATION: Please remember to bring medication if you need any— especially for emergencies (asthma inhalers, insulin, etc.).
CLOTHES: If you reckon you’ll perspire a lot, bring small towels and a change of clothes. Drinks are available for sale at the venue and there’s a dedicated comfort room where you can get changed too.
ROPE: At least one (1) piece of 8m long bondage rope (synthetic or jute are recommended) would be good to have. If you have none yet, you may borrow or buy synthetic rope from us on the day of the event.
EMT/SAFETY SHEARS: We use a special kind of scissors for bondage—the kind used by paramedics for emergency situations which have a blunt tip. We’ll have several shears available for borrowing at the event but you can check out this resource when getting your own pair.
Attendees of Shibari.ph events tend to be comfortable enough to use their real names. However, we highly encourage the use of code names and aliases during the events so that you have a layer of defense against people who might have malicious intentions.
Note: Anyone caught harassing other attendees for personal details will be reprimanded or sent out. Repeat offenders will be blacklisted from future events and reported to the other local kink groups.
As an added level of security, we won’t be allowing photographs to be taken by anyone other than the group’s official/authorized photographer.
They are specifically instructed to creatively crop personally identifiable features from view and, in cases where it’s unavoidable, to blur them long before publishing.
Exception: We might dedicate a photo-safe zone and allow pictures if all the attendees agree to it.
You’re allowed to bring snacks and drinks to the venue!
If you’re looking for something more filling, Legazpi Village is right next door to various dining establishments. The closest options available would be the cafes right across Legazpi Active Park, but you’re sure to find something matching your cravings if you head towards the Greenbelt or Glorietta areas.
We offer private coaching for couples and small groups in case you can’t attend the regularly scheduled workshops or if you need to keep your interest in kinks discreet.
If you have questions, shoot us an email at dee@shibari.ph or message us through the Shibari.ph Facebook Page!
Thanks to our friends who support our advocacy, our rope jams are available at discounted rates when you reserve a ticket in advance! Walk-ins will be charged at the standard rates.
Tremendous thanks go to these amazing people for making this possible:
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Public registration will begin on September 4, 2019 (Wednesday)!
Shibari.ph is a hub for Japanese Rope Bondage enthusiasts and practitioners in the Philippines!
Just like martial arts and extreme sports, accidents can and do happen to both newbies and experienced practitioners.
We highly encourage you to study directly under a responsible and experienced practitioner to avoid serious injuries and lasting harm.
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