From the Bight and Back
From the Bight and Back (or - The tale of where it all begins and ends for me - and at least one or two I've tied…) Rope bondage and how it is applied seems a very contentious conversation. Why exactly do people push so hard either for or against its...
Single-column Tie from Yagami Ren
Single-column tie without "safety" taught by Yagami Ren. Very stable.
Single-column Tie with “safety” from Yagami Ren
Single-column tie with "safety" loop, taught by Yagami Ren. Easy to tie, and very stable.
Osada-Ryu Single-column Tie with “safety”
The single-column tie we use for chest harness (Gote) in Osada-Ryu is simple to tie, and extremely stable. It has the added benefit of being quickly and easily released.
Round Knot (Marumusubi) Single-column Tie
The Round Knot (Marumusubi) is a very stable base. Though a bit more complicated to tie, it will not deform under normal pressure. As shown in the last two photos, it can also be tied as a "safety".