Ep. 40 - The Dance of the Sacred Rope
On this Sex Magic Episode, Chelsea interviews Kinbaku legend Master K. Shibari rope work goes back to the 13th century, Samuri era. Kinbaku uses these techniques for safe, sensual, erotic bondage raised to the level of high art in Japan. Master K has a profound presence and the wisdom of a true master, not just of the art but of human experience. Enjoy the choreographed mutual dance and beauty that is this modality, from pleasure, endorphins and neurotransmitters, to the doors of the subconscious mind and beyond.
MASTER “K”
CO-FOUNDER, SPRING TIGER RYU
Master “K” is an author, rope master, and educator. He has studied the art of Kinbaku for more than 40 years as a student of Yukimura Haruki under the given name Haru Tora (Spring Tiger) and is the first certified instructor (first class) in North America. Master “K” is also the direct and named successor to legendary movie rigger Urato Hiroshi.
He is a renowned authority on his subject whose rope work has been seen around the globe. Some of his most recent work includes: partnering with performance artist Millie Brown for her filmed project Pendulum, working with elite fashion photographer Michele Comté for various magazine layouts, including GQ Italia and Interview Germany and he also designed and did the rigging for the 2016 film The Neon Demon (a clip of the club scene can be found here) starring Keanu Reeves and Elle Fanning.
He is the author of Shibari, the Art of Japanese Bondage (2004) and The Beauty of Kinbaku (or everything you ever wanted to know about Japanese erotic bondage when you suddenly realized you didn’t speak Japanese (2008). His book was translated into Japanese as A Cultural History of Kinbaku (2013), now in its third printing in Japan and a second edition of the English text was published in 2015 (available through Amazon and booksellers worldwide).
His articles can be found on thebeautyofkinbaku.com and include a series of interviews in Meetings With Remarkable Men and a comprehensive series on Kinbaku and Art. Master “K” has been a teacher of Kinbaku for over 30 years; information about his classes can be found on the site Master “K” Classes.
Follow Master K on Instagram: SpringTigerRyu and MasterKLA and Facebook at Spring Tiger Ryu.
Photo shoot includes Master K, zElement and model Amelie, photos by Chelsea, “Illy” of Dom U
