Getting Started Class - Shibari Rope Bondage

If you are curious about Shibari rope-based partner practices but unsure where to begin, this class is designed for you.

Getting Started with Rope is a beginner-friendly, structured introduction to Shibari that focuses on safety, consent, communication, and foundational rope concepts. You do not need prior experience. You do not need prior experience or familiarity with rope-based practices. You just need curiosity and a willingness to learn.

This class exists to remove confusion, reduce anxiety, and give you a clear, grounded understanding of how rope is practiced safely and respectfully within our community.

Doors open at 6:45PM & at 7:15PM.

What This Class Is

This is a 2-hour guided introduction to rope-based partner practices and the surrounding community that explains not only how it is used, but also why, how people communicate around it, and how to participate responsibly.

You will leave with a clear understanding of what safe rope rope-based practice looks like, how consent and negotiation work in real life, and how to confidently enter rope-focused spaces without feeling lost or out of place.

Who This Class Is For

• Adults who are curious about Shibari rope-based partner practices
• People who want structure, safety, and clear expectations
• Couples, partners, friends, and individuals attending on their own
• Anyone who wants to learn rope correctly instead of guessing from the internet
• No prior experience is required.

What You Will Learn

• Core rope safety and anatomy awareness

• How consent and communication actually work in rope settings

• How people negotiate boundaries before, during, and after rope

• Why rope is used and what makes it meaningful beyond technique

• How to participate in rope spaces with confidence and clarity

This class is designed to answer the questions people often feel embarrassed to ask and to give you a shared baseline of knowledge with everyone else in the room.

About the Instructors

This class is taught by Dan and Renee, founders of All Tied Up San Diego and rope educators since 2015.

They have taught thousands of students over the years and are known for creating a learning environment that is clear, respectful, supportive, and beginner-focused. This class has been refined and taught consistently for more than a decade.

More than 350 five-star reviews reflect the experience people have had starting their rope journey here.

Optional LAB Practice Hour

After the class, there is an optional LAB practice hour.

The LAB is a guided, beginner-friendly space where you can practice basic rope concepts using the included Online Bonus Materials. Instructors and assistants are present to answer questions and offer support.

Participation is always optional. You may observe, practice at your own pace, or choose not to participate at all. There is no pressure.

Online Bonus Materials Included

Your registration includes over 90 minutes of online videos you can review before or after class, including:

• Rope types and safety tools

• How to negotiate touch and boundaries

• The Single and Double Column Tie

• An arms free chest harness

• What to expect at rope events

These materials are designed to reinforce what you learn and give you something to return to later.

What to Bring

A government issued ID for waiver and check in

No rope is required for the class itself

If you plan to attend the LAB, bring rope and a safety cutter

What to Wear

Wear clothing that feels comfortable and allows you to sit, stand, and move.

For those being tied during LAB, form-fitting clothing works best and helps the rope sit correctly on the body. Sports bras are recommended. Loose or bulky clothing can interfere with the placement of the rope. Clothing choice is optional during LAB. Participation choices are always personal.

For those tying, wear anything you are comfortable moving in.

Location

Central San Diego County

The exact address is shared after registration

Cost

$30 dollars per person with online registration

$40 dollars per person at the door

The lower price rewards advance registration and helps us plan staffing and materials.

What Comes Next

Completing Getting Started with Rope makes you eligible to attend all other All Tied Up San Diego events, including Rope LABs, ROMPs, and weekend intensives.

Everyone in those spaces has taken this same class. You are never walking into the unknown alone.

What Others Say

“I learned more in one night here than in eleven years in the scene.”

Calypso

“I learned so much in just a few hours. Dan and Renee made me and my wife feel extremely comfortable. We are looking forward to more events.”

Tony

Our Guarantee

If you complete the class and feel it did not deliver on its promises, let us know. We offer a 100 percent money-back guarantee.

Come curious.

Leave confident.

Let’s get you All Tied Up safely, consensually, and with joy.

Note: All rope events are conducted in a structured, instructor-monitored environment. Participation is limited to individuals who have completed the prerequisite training. This is a sober environment. Alcohol and drugs are not permitted.