Asturian profesional rope artist and certified instructor of Yagami Ryu, Sr. Interior is the lead trainer for the online course.
His expertise in Shibari Kinbaku spans over two decades, making him a prominent figure in the Spanish shibari community.
As a certified instructor of Yagami Ryu, he specializes in the Sekibaku style, which uniquely combines tying techniques with body control capabilities
He has trained under esteemed masters such as Mark Yu, Bruce Esinem, Osada Steve, Yukinaga Max, Hajime Kinoko, Isabelle Hanikamu, Kinbaku Luxuria, and Barkas.
Since 2005, he has led the Gijón Shibari Dojo, and since 2016, has been a student of Yagami Ren, earning his certification as an instructor in 2018. In 2023, he achieved the highest instructor rank (black belt) under the new standards of the ryu.
His teaching approach aligns with Yagami Ryu principles while incorporating Western accessibility. The method focuses on:
- Personalized learning paths
- Adaptation to individual physical conditions
- Flexible practice schedules
- Integration of technical and emotional aspects
Training
- Certified Instructor of Yagami Ryu under the mentorship of Master Yagami Ren.
- In-depth study of shibari in the Akechi style with Masters Osada Steve (Tokyo), Yukinaga Max (Copenhagen), and Hajime Kinoko (Tokyo).
- Participation in Naka-style shibari workshops with Riccardo Wildties & Ale RedSabbat (Kinbaku Luxuria, Italy) and Isabelle Hanikamu (Canada).
- Attendance at courses and workshops led by international masters and icons such as Barkas & Addie (Canada), Pedro Cordas (Lisbon), Bruce Esinem (London), Alfil (Spain), Zor (Spain), and Mark Yu (USA).
- Complementary training in neuroscience, pedagogy, psychology, sexology, anatomy, biomechanics, traditional Chinese medicine, martial arts, and Japanese culture.
Experience
- Founder of Nawakai Gijón and creator of Kinky Club, a venue that hosted international shibari figures from 2015 to 2020. It also provided education on non-normative sexualities and hosted performances and related activities.
- Instructor and speaker at in-person workshops and courses in cities across Spain and Europe.
- Since 2020, director of his own shibari dojo, where he practices and teaches erotic shibari.
- In 2021, launched an online training platform to support in-person students and offer a high-quality alternative for those unable to attend in-person sessions.
Activities
- Instructor of shibari at Shibari Dojo | Escuela de Shibari, offering both in-person and online training across Europe, the Americas, Oceania, and Asia.
- Performer at Shibari Lounge (Belgium), alongside Ludvig and Yagami Ren, during the 1st Yagami Ryu Convention.
- Collaborator with photographers and illustrators such as Carles Mercader (Barcelona) and Ricardo Moreno (Asturias).
- Participant in multidisciplinary artistic projects, including the video SATAN by Ricardo Villoria and the launch of Petra Von Kant’s fashion brand.
- Advisor for master's theses, postgraduate research, and doctoral projects by university students and professionals.
- Speaker on erotic shibari at the sexology master's program at Camilo José Cela University (Madrid).
- Contributor to online events such as Secret Spot (electronic music) and collaborations with the La Munster collective, with notable mentions of Javo Munster, César Maltrago, and Helios Amor.
Method
Erotic shibari is a discipline that combines technical mastery of ropework, body control, and responsible emotional management.
As a student of Japanese masters, I’ve had the privilege of learning their teaching methods firsthand.
However, I’ve observed that learning shibari can be challenging for Westerners. This inspired me to develop my own method, () Making Shibari Accessible for Everyone, aimed at facilitating effective learning for a diverse range of individuals.
This system adapts the training process to Western habits, personalizing techniques to accommodate each student’s needs and circumstances, such as physical condition or available practice time.
While there are no shortcuts to developing the necessary skills or undertaking the internal work required, my approach provides an accessible and effective alternative for those wishing to learn erotic shibari.
Current Focus
Currently leads the Shibari Dojo | Escuela de Shibari, offering both in-person and online training across multiple continents.