Shibari Dojo | Baku-Go (縛語)

One of the three core areas of study in Yagami Ryu, and the first to be introduced in the training programs offered by our dojo.

One of the core areas of training we offer at our dojo is the study of techniques that allow us to master and utilize our bodies effectively during shibari.

Nawasuji is the third pillar of study in the Yagami Ryu, shifting the focus from creating fixed shapes to using the rope as a tool for managing the body.

In Yagami Ryu, there are two ways to apply technique: the fluid mode (Toginawa Keitou - 伽縄 系統) and the strict mode (Shoden Keitou - 初傳 系統).

These two Eastern concepts serve as an excellent metaphor for understanding the moment of approach and initiation of erotic interaction.

At our dojo, we don't rely on canonical "shapes" to teach shibari. Instead, we build from the style's foundational principles and basic techniques.

Gote is the generic name for one of the most popular and recognizable forms in shibari. Virtually every style, school, and era has its own versions.