In my experience, side suspension carries a higher risk of radial nerve injury in the upper arm area on the side nearest the ground. It seems logical that since all the weight is transferred to one side, rather than distributed across the torso and both arms, that this would be so. I suspect most problems …
For years, my site has been run on shared hosting but the time has come to get more professional, especially now I have paying members to look after. So, I have taken the plunge an ordered a VPS (Virtual Private Server) account from Eurovps, who have come highly recommended. The move will mean greater speed, …
At the time of writing, there is only one place left on the series starting 14 April and seven for the classes starting 9 April. The classes have only been very selectively marketed so far, so if you are still thinking about it, you should not delay. They will sell out before long. All prices …
I am always a sucker for pictures of beautiful tattooed Japanese girls in rope, so this guy’s work caught my eye. Tr@sh, with typical Japanese modesty, hasn’t given me much information about his work, but he has kindly allowed me to publish a series of kinbaku photos taken at “Elfen Lied”, an SM bar in …
I have to say I think the design of this MA1 jacket by Phenomenon owes more to hojojutsu than shibari (original blog post />) but, either way, it can’t be denied that it is a statement. What that statement is I will leave you to decide. Anyway, guaranteed ice-breaker at parties but maybe not ideal …
If 5 days of intensive training with Osada Steve appeals, you had better be quick as the first course for 14-20 April sold out in 24 hours! Assuming you haven’t been living under a rock or totally disinterested in kinbaku, he will need no introduction. If the former, you can find out more on his …
Sometimes one stumbles across hidden gems in the most unlikely places. In this case, a student directed me to video showing a “takate kote” to ask my opionion. What I found was a Japanese fusion box tie that gave a mere nod to a t-k. However, upon looking up the URL, I came across a …
OK, I think we have the membership system working finally. This means that all the full paid membership options of 30, 60, 120 days or a year are now available giving you access to all areas with special early bird rates from as little as $7.45 per month. These reduced rates will be held for …
I recently came across a post on Fetlife entitled ‘Buyer Beware’ and noticed my name in the slug, so opened the thread with some trepidation thinking I might have an unhappy customer. What I found was far from that! It turned out to be somebody asking for feedback about my eBay shop who had had …
I have heard from Steve that he is planning to be in London 16-20 April to run some master classes. I hardly need to introduce him but if you want to know more take a look at his blog and web site. His classes are extremely popular so register your interest by letting me know …