L.E.A.P. Livestream

Join us Online for our Learn, Explore, Apply & Play series.

Participants will have the chance to “sit in”, online or replay, select L.E.A.P. classes and workshops.

This is not a zoom. It's a live video production.

You can expect to leave these workshops with a better sense of self, a better connection with their partner and a wider perspective of erotic rope bondage -or- other BDSM/Kink education and skills.

Each livestream is available to watch and re-watch for up to six days following the live event.

  • Learn techniques to perform a variety of rope ties necessary for safe and effective Shibari or other BDSM focused on BDSM education. Understand the physical, aesthetic and psychological aspects of connection through rope and/or kink.

  • Explore with your partner, friends or yourself, from anywhere.

  • Apply your skills at your own pace, privately.

  • Play around with these skills all you like and re-watch the class as you do.

Sign Up for the Livestream

Livestream classes offered select Thursdays 7 p.m. – 8:45ish EST. $12 per person.

Any class materials and reference links will be available at the start of the livestream.

A replay of the livestream will be posted minutes following the close of class.

Request Past Recordings HERE

Upcoming Class/Workshop Schedule:

March 26th: BDSM/Kink Class- “Sensual/Sexual/Sadistic Flogging Styles” with Paul & Courtney

  • Floggers! Yay!


    Can’t get enough, Curious want to try, Ready to learn more?
    Join @Serene_X and @GoldenCourtney as they walk you through it all.
    Finding your flow and building the scene

    They will be covering:

    • Flogging Styles with style

    • All your safety stuff

    • Types of floggers

    • Preparing for play from the bottom perspective

    • Emotional release

    • Bedroom Play

    • Florentine? How to begin

    Want to try? Service tops will be on hand to help you experience throwing or receiving floggers

  • Paul (@Serene_X on Fet Life | https://www.instagram.com/serenex_detroiton IG) 

    He/Him/ 

    “Sadist”, “Rope top”, “Kinky fucker”, Self Proclaimed BDSM Enthusiast, Halfway Decent Human (for a sadist), Founder and Co-operator of @Oblige Rope Boutique since 2020.

    Paul has been playing with Japanese inspired erotic rope bondage for over 15 years and a BDSM/Kink/Rope educator for the past 4 years. Paul and his partner @GoldenCourtney regularly teach on BDSM/Kink subjects related to Water Sports, Floggers, Fire Play, Squirting, and dozen of rope bondage related classes.

    Paul finds fulfillment in providing space for others to explore and grow. He seeks joy in every opportunity with his partner, creating fun everywhere they go. Though a heavy edge player, consent modeling, risk awareness and accessibility are the core of all his classes.  

    Courtney (GoldenCourtney on Fet Life) She/her, Rope Bottom, Masochist, Submissive, Service Submissive, Edge Player 

    “In world filled with suffering we can’t control, it is exquisite to play with suffering we can.”

    The psychological, emotional, mental, and physical challenges directly inform Courtney’s  experience and the place she speaks from. Vulnerability is at the forefront of her intention and “whys” in BDSM/Kink education with a deep understanding of human fallibility. Being vulnerable in the simplest of terms is honesty and willingness to share that honesty. It’s been her vehicle to live a life that is in alignment and cohesive. It has afforded her the most change, growth and authentic experiences, fostering profound connections to herself, her partner, and the community. She strongly believes we all desire to feel connection, to be seen and acknowledged, and to know love. That these internal feelings and desires are universally shared. 

    Having enjoyed many different incarnations in this life, it’s her current place that she has found her propose, her calling, and her peace as venue operator at Oblige. BDSM/Kink offers an arena to explore facets of ourselves and others that is unmatched, helping facilitate that is a huge gift. It is with great honor that she has been given the privilege to teach and perform alongside her partner @serene_x since 2021. She does so in service to the Rope/BDSM/Kink community that has given back to her tenfold.  

April 9th: BDSM/Kink Class- “Intellectual Sadism” with Miss Vee

  • Kinky Psychology: Intellectual Sadism explores how psychological insight, communication, and perception can be used to create powerful mental dynamics within consensual power exchange. This class focuses on the concept of intellectual sadism, where influence and control are expressed through words, emotional awareness, and an understanding of another person’s mind rather than through physical intensity.

    You will learn how to identify a partner’s desires, fears, and psychological triggers, and how these elements can shape a dynamic. This class examines how language, tone, and perception can impact a submissive’s mental and emotional state, and how these tools can be used responsibly within consensual kink.

    We also cover important topics such as recognizing and responding to sub-drop, different types of aftercare that support psychological play, and ways to maintain emotional safety when engaging in mentally intense dynamics. The goal is to help you better understand the psychological aspects of power exchange while emphasizing consent, communication, and care for all partners involved.

April 16th: Shibari/Rope Bondage- “Pretty Patterns and Wearable Shibari” With Flynn & emmie

  • Pretty Patterns and Wearable Shibari

    All experience levels welcome 

  • Flynn (He/Him)

    (@Flynn_Racer on Fet Life | @flynn_racer on IG)

    Flynn Racer is a seasoned kink educator with over fifteen years of shibari experience, beginning his journey through the lens of artistic photography. As the co-owner and co-operator of Oblige Rope Boutique, he blends creative expression with technical precision, offering students a thoughtful, intentional approach to rope and connection.

    Beyond rope, Flynn is deeply passionate about pipe and mechanical bondage, a love directly inspired by his career in structural engineering. His engineering background fuels his fascination with innovative restraint design, shaping the uniquely hands-on, problem-solving nature of his classes. A dominant, a daddy, and an ever-curious kinkster, he has taught a wide array of shibari, bondage, and BDSM classes across the community. Whether instructing newcomers or seasoned practitioners, Flynn brings a genuine desire to keep learning and to help others grow alongside him.

April 23rd: BDSM/Kink Class- “A Point Of No Return”: Exploring Edge Play with Paul and Courtney

  • It’s about time. After years of negotiation and heavy edge play Paul & Courtney are ready to bring their experience and insight to you. 

    Staring into the dark abyss of our desires, how do we navigate those waters and bring to life our darker fantasies and edgier play? Or should we? 

    In this class we will discuss how to identify those taboo desires and urges in ourselves, how we get comfortable talking about them, and potentially bringing them to light as we step over the threshold to “a point of no return”

  • Paul (Serene_X on Fetlife) He/him Rope Enthusiast, Sadist, Toppy Top, Uncle

    Paul has been playing with Japanese inspired erotic rope bondage for over 17 years and a BDSM/Kink/Rope educator for the past 5 years. Paul and his partner @GoldenCourtney regularly teach on BDSM/Kink subjects related to Water Sports, Floggers, Fire Play, Squirting, and dozen of rope bondage related classes.

    Paul finds fulfillment in providing space for others to explore and grow. He seeks joy in every opportunity with his partner, creating fun everywhere they go. Though a heavy edge player, consent modeling, risk awareness and accessibility are the core of all his classes.  

    Courtney (GoldenCourtney on Fet Life) She/her, Rope Bottom, Masochist, Submissive, Service Submissive, Edge Player 

    “In world filled with suffering we can’t control, it is exquisite to play with suffering we can.”

    The psychological, emotional, mental, and physical challenges directly inform Courtney’s  experience and the place she speaks from. Vulnerability is at the forefront of her intention and “whys” in BDSM/Kink education with a deep understanding of human fallibility. Being vulnerable in the simplest of terms is honesty and willingness to share that honesty. It’s been her vehicle to live a life that is in alignment and cohesive. It has afforded her the most change, growth and authentic experiences, fostering profound connections to herself, her partner, and the community. She strongly believes we all desire to feel connection, to be seen and acknowledged, and to know love. That these internal feelings and desires are universally shared. 

    Having enjoyed many different incarnations in this life, it’s her current place that she has found her propose, her calling, and her peace as venue operator at Oblige. BDSM/Kink offers an arena to explore facets of ourselves and others that is unmatched, helping facilitate that is a huge gift. It is with great honor that she has been given the privilege to teach and perform alongside her partner @serene_x since 2021. She does so in service to the Rope/BDSM/Kink community that has given back to her tenfold.  

If you are trying to sign up for one of our In Person L.E.A.P classes/workshops, do it at www.obligerope.org/leap

Request Past Recordings HERE