Online Shibari Schools

Anatomie Studio is a Japanese rope bondage studio in London run by Fred Hatt & Anna Bones, supported by their 11 staff members (aka “House Cats”). They’ve released a series of livestreamed/online classes as well as a series of free reference videos (not tutorials) for people who’ve already taken their classes and have existing rope knowledge.

Tickets to each class are sold separately.

Kokoro Studio is a dedicated kinbaku studio in Hong Kong run by Subay (not to be confused with Studio Kokoro in the UK). Their course “covers the techniques, theories, logics and application of shibari beyond merely showing the pattern of the ties”—emphasizing their “deeply entrenched value that Shibari is not only about the katachi (form), but also the kokoro (heart and spirit)”.

One monthly subscription for the full course.

ShibariClasses.com is run by Bruce Esinem & Nina Russ—who have studied under various notable Japanese masters. Their online classes combines their 20+ years of experience to teach basics all the way up to suspensions. They teach via an ingredients-based approach, emphasizing how Shibari is about “tying people not parcels”.

One-time fees & monthly subscriptions for single courses and bundles.

ShibariStudy.com is taught by Gorgone and other respected Shibari instructors: Gestalta, Fuoco, Hajime Kinoko, Fred Hatt & Anna Bones, Tamandua, and Lecia. Their lessons break down the basics of both rope topping and bottoming “to help reinforce every party’s understanding of the rope’s and body’s mechanics before going on to more complex structures and sequences”.

One monthly subscription for all courses.

Studio Kink is a Sydney-based educational cooperative formed by Mark, Aleni and Lani De Viate, Nawarei, Cypher and Precipice. Their online courses are part of a comprehensive series of classes suitable for Shibari newbies to more intermediate practitioners. This includes an intro to Shibari, their Studio Kink style gote shibari, plus their signature DV8 hishi TK.

One-time and rental fees. Courses sold separately.

Studio Kokoro is a kinbaku studio in the UK co-owned by WykD Dave and Clover (not to be confused with Kokoro Studio in Hong Kong). With the support of their friends Kamanth, Alexahamartia, God-Dan-It, –Jason– and Calluna, they partner with respected kinbaku teachers and host virtual streaming & video classes on topics like semenawa, surrendering in rope, and more.

Tickets to each class are sold separately.

RopuNawa (FL: @RopuNawa) who runs TyingWithFriends.com at his rope dojo in Basel, Switzerland, recently released a series of instructional videos on his style of bondage suitable for rope players with higher risk profiles. His lessons employ only one piece of rope and sheds light on topics such as body manipulation, pressure points, playing with the neck/erotic asphyxia, and more.

One-time fee for the full course. Inquire via IG to purchase.