Dedicated rope educators & performers, SenBound & Giggles strive to bring the perspective of both the tying and tied person to each of their classes, with a light and enthusiastic teaching style that leans on their love of and research of bondage history.
SenBound & Giggles have presented at Shibaricon, FIRE, Wristrained, Frolicon, Bound in Boston, SnowBound, Tethered Together, and other events, along with multiple intensives throughout the country.
They have been part of the Evil Council of FIRE since its inception. They are also part of the ownership team at The Woodshed in Orlando, Florida. They have been teaching, performing & learning Japanese-style rope bondage both nationally & internationally since 2014.
Want to learn the actual history of rope bondage? Cool, cool. Prepare to be disappointed—but in the fun way. You think you know where rope bondage came from? Buckle up, because the answer is "lol no one really knows, and the people who do mostly made it up anyway." In this 90-minute talk, we're exploring the actual historical research into rope bondage (spoiler: there's not much, and it's boring). We'll create giant maps, attempt to build family trees of rope traditions (they will be disasters... or circles), and have way too much fun acknowledging that nobody wrote any of this down. Most of what we know comes from stories people told each other—which is fun, messy, and definitely not how historians usually operate. You'll leave with more questions than answers. Consider it a feature, not a bug. What You'll Learn - Almost nothing, but confidently - Why rope history is mostly "trust me bro" energy - That everyone's claiming they invented it differently - How to make a family tree that looks official but the branches make circles. - That "we genuinely don't know" is a valid historical conclusion Prerequisites None. You can be completely new to rope and still enjoy watching historians scream into the void. What to Bring - Notebook (if you're optimistic about note-taking) - Writing utensil (optional) - Low expectations (recommended) Class Format A chaotic, fun lecture featuring: - Giant maps and questionable diagrams - Deep dives into what might have happened - Honest discussions about what definitely didn't - Jokes about historical gaps and "creative" lineage claims - Maybe some pie charts? (No guarantees) Come ready to laugh, learn a little, and embrace the beautiful chaos of rope history.
UPDATE COMING What You'll Learn - UPDATE COMING Prerequisites UPDATE COMING What to Bring - 4-6 pieces of rope (25-30 feet each) - UPDATE COMING Class Format UPDATE COMING
You know the knots. You've practiced the wraps. But when it's time to create an actual scene....the technical robot takes over. You're focused on "is this right?" while your partner is standing there wondering if they remembered to feed the cat. Or pay the electric bill. Or why they're suddenly thinking about laundry. Sound familiar? Rope scenes can be hard and awkward. Getting into headspace together is a skill...and nobody teaches it. This isn't something you figure out at a play party. It's something you build with a partner, over time, with practice, patience, and some ( or a lot of) awkwardness. In this class, we'll share our favorite ways to banish the robot and actually connect through rope. We treat rope like language: movements are sentences, pauses are punctuation, your body and the body of your partner is the movement, rhythm or meter. They say you never give the same speech twice...The tying person is different then they were. The tied person is different then they were the first time. The moment is different then it was. This class teaches you how to show up for this conversation, with this person, top or bottom, today... now... in this moment. You'll learn a foundational chest harness (hands in front or behind)... but honestly? The tie isn't the point. The connection is. This class is about tying this person, in this moment...and both of you enjoying it more than you have before. No grocery lists allowed. Bring a partner. Bring an open mind. Awkwardness very welcome (and possibly required). Prerequisites - Single/Double column cuffs and and familiarity with frictions and tension - Top/Tying Person: Basic rope fundamentals and communication skills. - Bottom/Tied Person: Body awareness and ability to communicate effectively What to Bring - 4-6 pieces of rope (25-30 feet/ 7-8 meteres each) - A willing partner - Comfortable clothing that allows movement - Water bottle - Rope Cutting Tool - Notebook for taking notes
