Shibari Dojo is a dedicated space for learning and practicing shibari and kinbaku, backed by over 20 years of teaching experience.
Our work happens in two complementary settings:
- The physical dojo, tucked away in the countryside**, where we hold in‑person training.
- The online platform, which brings our courses and resources to students wherever they are.
Both spaces follow the #MSAFE educational method — a teaching system built from years of hands‑on experience. It's designed to help people learn shibari in a way that's safe, mindful, and tailored to each individual.
Our teaching is primarily aimed at couples who want to weave shibari into their erotic connection, though we also offer training for those seeking to explore its technical or cultural aspects more deeply.
We are the home of Yagami Ryū in Spain (鵺神流のスペインの支部道場).
The school is led by Ryuan / Sr. Interior (流庵殿), a certified instructor under Yagami Ren since 2018.
What “Dojo” Means to Us
The Japanese word dōjō (道場) literally means “place to walk the path.”
For us, the dojo is an immersive learning space — a place where people can explore shibari with care and focus.
We’re not trying to recreate a traditional Japanese space, but we preserve a few formal gestures that honor the art’s origins — how the space is arranged, some symbolic touches — as a way of acknowledging where this practice comes from.
Our intention isn’t imitation; it’s about learning from tradition so we can shape our own authentic way of teaching shibari.
The Online Platform
To support our in‑person teaching and make shibari more accessible, we created Shibari Dojo, our online training platform.
This space serves two purposes: it allows people who can’t come to the dojo to study with us, and it enables our in‑person students to keep learning between sessions — revisiting techniques, reviewing concepts, and deepening their understanding.
The platform brings together resources designed to support your learning journey beyond the classroom, so you can practice, review, and build your technical foundation at your own pace.
You’ll find online courses, study materials, technical guides, and ongoing teaching support. Everything follows the #MSAFE method, with one goal in mind: making learning clear, structured, and immediately useful in your personal practice.
Our Approach
At the school, we see shibari as a way for couples to deepen their erotic connection — bringing together technique, body awareness, and communication.
Our teaching focuses on three core areas: session flow, body movement, and rope technique.
Over more than two decades of teaching, we've built an approach that values understanding over rote repetition. We adapt to each person, emphasize both physical and emotional safety, and ensure everything you learn has real application in your own practice.
Our Story
The school began as a small group of people in Gijón in the early 2000s, drawn by a shared curiosity for shibari and related kinbaku practices.
In 2004, we opened our first dedicated space — Nawakai Gijón — in a warehouse shared with other creative collectives. Those early years were a time of experimentation and artistic cross‑pollination.
We hosted workshops, gatherings, and events blending shibari with music, performance, and underground culture. We also began inviting guest artists and instructors, which broadened our vision and enriched our teaching.
Among those who shared their knowledge early on were Hajime Kinoko, a globally recognized figure in contemporary shibari, as well as Kinbaku Luxuria (Ricardo Wildties and Ale Redsabbath) and Isabelle Hanikamu.
As the project grew, we eventually moved into our own space — the Kinky Club, a 100 m² venue designed for shibari practice, workshops, events, and cultural gatherings.
During that period, shibari shared the stage with other artistic and musical forms. We hosted events like Secret Spot nights — where shibari met electronic music in intimate livestreamed gatherings — and Vermunster afternoons that stretched from midday to sunset, featuring artists such as Pablo Und Destruction, Fee Rega, and Cesar Maltrago.
Over time, our focus evolved toward more centered teaching and a more intimate, mindful approach to shibari. That shift led us to move to the countryside, where we built the current dojo that hosts our classes and courses.
This new stage was also shaped by the influence of Yagami Ren, whose technical and pedagogical approach deeply inspired our development. Along the way, we’ve also collaborated with other practitioners, including Barkas and Addie, who have shared different parts of this journey.
During the pandemic years, the dojo continued on a smaller scale while we focused our energy on building the online platform, which now allows students from different places to study with us.
Everything we've experienced over these two decades — workshops, classes, collaborations, and travels — has helped shape what the Shibari School is today.
Today
The school continues to grow, combining in‑person training at the dojo, online courses, and workshops in other locations.
Over the years, we've shaped a way of teaching and experiencing shibari that's truly our own — grounded in experience, strong ethics, and deep respect for everyone who steps into this practice.
Our goal is simple: to offer a space where each student can explore shibari mindfully, safely, and in a way that honors their own path.