Semenawa Research Meeting

SRM #12 – Hashira Shibari

Friday May 16th

Hashira Shibari

The 12th edition of the Semenawa Research Meeting (SRM) will be taking place at Oblige.

This meeting will be focused on our interpretation of traditional semenawa experience with Hashira (pillar) shibari. The meeting will feature Odys and Paige_sunshine, where they will discuss the significance, mental, and emotional aspects of Hashira shibari. 

This discussion aims to give insight into this form of bondage through discussion and historical notes from Showa Era bondage to modern times. The discussion will be followed by two tying demos that will show how the hashira can be used to enhance semenawa progression.

The unique and intimate nature of this meeting would allow participants to discuss, observe and ask questions throughout the meeting, as well as taking photos from various vantage points during tying demos. 

SRM is inspired by Naka sensei’s semenawa study group in Tokyo and held in the US with his blessing.

This is discussion/demo educational event. No partner is required to attend.

Door and Social Hour @7:00

SRM @8:00

Stay & Tie Until Midnight

Following the SRM attendees are welcome to use the space as they like until midnight

  • Odys is a rigger/kinbaku artist and educator who discovered the beauty of rope bondage nine years ago, and have been deeply dedicated to it ever since. Initially inspired by the traditional Japanese style bondage, he had attended workshops with many world class presenters to find his path. He is the creator of KinbakuOdyssey https://www.kinbakuodyssey.com/ studio and a direct student of Naka Akira. Odys has taught and performed internationally including Naka sensei's Semenawa Study Group (責め縄研究会) in Tokyo.

    To Odys, kinbaku is a connective journey expressed through emotional transitions, evoked by progressive torment and power exchange. Each rope represents the catch and release of control. With each rope, he takes his partners on a journey of self-discovery, exposing what they secretly crave. His unique expression of sensually erotic semenawa evokes sensations of pleasure and pain, ultimately pushing his partners to reveal their feelings and emotions to him.

    FL: @Odys

    IG: RiggerOdys

    x: riggerodys

  • Paige is a rope bottom who discovered a love for bondage early on in her kink journey. After meeting Odys at the beginning of 2022, she began exploring rope suspension, finding new ways to challenge herself and connect with her partner. She became enchanted by the emotional depth and physical torment of kinbaku, valuing the importance of tying with intention while mitigating safety risks.

    She has assisted Odys with many lessons and workshops, has attended a workshop with KinbakuLuxuria and studied with Naka Akira in Tokyo to deepen her understanding of Naka style rope bondage.

    FL: @Paige_sunshine 

    IG: Paige_sunshine26

    X: paige__sunshine