Kinbaku Juku — Randa Style
Randa Style KINBAKU School
The School of Rope
Face the rope. Face the person.
Philosophy
Three Pillars
Safety · Technique · Heart
This school is founded on three pillars: Safety, Technique, and the Heart to hold another with care. Students progress not by time served, but by mastery of technique — assessed through the School Head's feedback at the Practice Recital held every three months.
Safety
Safety
Understanding of anatomy, nerves and circulation. Building the knowledge and judgement to prevent accidents.
Technique
Technique
From ground bondage to suspension — a structured progression through the Randaryu system.
Heart
Heart
To bind another is to receive their body and heart in trust. The question is always whether you are someone capable of holding that with gentleness and respect.
Progression
Beginner
Beginner · 3 months
→
Intermediate
Intermediate · ongoing
→
Advanced
Advanced · by principal's approval
→
Master
Master · by invitation
3monthly cycle
Practice Recital
Students demonstrate their acquired techniques and receive direct feedback from the School Head. This serves as the assessment for progression. Ground and suspension techniques are studied in parallel, with pace adapted flexibly to each student.
Classes
All Classes
Ground Bondage & Suspension — twice monthly
Beginner
Beginner
3-Month Programme
Twice monthly / All levels welcome
Ground
Fundamental ties
Safety & anatomy
History & etiquette
Suspension
Introduction to suspension
Basic rope work
Fees — coming soon
Intermediate
Intermediate
Completion-based · Ongoing
Twice monthly
Ground
Isu-shibari (chair tie)
Beddo-kōsoku (bed restraint)
M-ji kaikyaku (M-shape leg spread)
Suspension
Gyaku-ebi (reverse shrimp)
Karakusa · Suisen (arabesque · narcissus)
Shachihoko (arched back tie)
Mune-nawa haimen (chest rope, rear)
Fees — coming soon
Advanced
Advanced
By School Head approval · Ongoing
Twice monthly
Ground
Ippon-karakusa · Kōbō (single-strand arabesque · light ray)
Rakka · Haimen tenkai (falling blossom · rear extension)
Karakusa tenkai (arabesque extension)
Suspension
Haimen · Ryōkyaku tabane (rear · both legs bundled)
Koshi-nawa support (waist rope support)
Fees — coming soon
Master
Master
By Invitation Only
Twice monthly · By invitation from the School Head only
Ground
Bō-shibari · Tenbin katsugi (pole tie · yoke carry)
Teppō-shibari · Ushirode kannon (rifle tie · rear kannon)
Mayu-shibari · full-body design restraint (cocoon tie)
Suspension
Haimen kaikyaku (rear leg spread)
Agura-zuri (cross-legged suspension)
M-ji zuri (M-shape suspension)
The most demanding stage, with the highest risk to the partner. By invitation only — for those with the years, the record, and the bearing of one who holds the rope.
Private Lesson
Private Kinbaku Lesson
One-on-One · All Levels
Your own curriculum — one-on-one with the School Head
Open to all levels, from complete beginners to experienced practitioners. The School Head designs a personalised curriculum matched to your pace and goals. Also ideal as an introductory experience before joining the school.
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¥10,000/ 1h
Rules & Guidelines
School Rules & Guidelines
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Enrolment
Enrolment & Enquiries
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For enrolment or to enquire about a trial lesson, please use the contact form. Beginner classes are open for enrolment at any time.
Member Area
STUDENT
Student Page
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PRIVATE LESSON
Private Student Page
Access your personal curriculum, scheduling and contact forms for private lesson students.
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Fees and schedules are subject to change. Please enquire for the latest information.