Urawaza (裏技) are the techniques in the back, the ones that an outside observer barely notices, those secret tricks. Urawaza applied to Kinbaku in the proper way can have an immense effect on the person in ropes. They are at the intersection between tying skills and communication techniques. They are the reason why it is more important to ask the question how to tie rather than what to tie.
In this 3 part workshop series, Barkas is working with the participants on different tools that help actually grasping this ominous term “communication”.
Part 1: Introduction (July 2nd, 2025, 7-10pm)
Introduction to the topic: What is communication (if it’s not exchange of information)? What the hell is an urawaza? How can they help us in rope bondage?
Part 2: Urawaza (July 16th, 2025, 7-10pm)
Common Urawaza as shown on some standard ties. “If a TK is boring it’s not the TK’s fault”.
Part 2: Create your Own (July 23rd, 2025, 7-10pm)
Create your own Urawaza. A guide towards developing your own style of tying.
Event Details
Date & Time: July 2nd, 16th & 23rd, 2025, 7 pm-10 pm CET (Berlin time)
Format: workshop (virtual)
Audience: LGBTQIA+ & FRIENDS
Language: English
Minimum Knowledge Level: Basic understanding of some of the most common patterns and knots in Kinbaku advantageous but not mandatory.
What to Bring: if you want to tie along you need ropes, safety gear, space, a partner and skills for thorough negotiation
Solo or Partnered: both (each participant needs a ticket)
Class recording: Yes. The recording will be made available after the live class for 14 days
Who is this event for?
LGBTQIA+ describes the full spectrum of non-mainstream sexual orientation and/or gender identity, meaning: lesbian, gay, bisexual, pansexual, transgender, non-binary, genderqueer/fluid,
Friends describe people of any and all kinds of gender and sexual identities who are aware and respectful of the necessity, needs, and boundaries of a queer safe(r) space and its marginalized community.
When you consider yourself a friend you show acknowledgment to and are respectful of everyone’s self-expression and do not assume presume or project non-consensual ideas onto others. You actively request and use people’s chosen pronouns. You remain mindful of the fact that Karada House is first and foremost a space for queer people that you are also invited to attend. You have a genuine concern for the well-being of LGBTQIA+ people and remain in awareness of heterosexual and gender-straight privileges.
Friends don’t have to be perfect. None of us are. We request that we all proactively work and strive to be good friends and allies to marginalized people.
Accessibility Note
The workshop and discussion are held in spoken English with automated captions in English which are provided by Zoom. Communication within the class can be had via chat but also people can come on mic and speak. If you participate in this workshop and need more assistance, i.e. someone reading out the chat, etc, please message us at info@karada-house.de beforehand.
What else to know
Before purchasing a solidarity ticket, please check here if you are eligible for one.
Photo: Roser
