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Brighton Rope offer regular classes and events teaching Japanese-informed rope bondage. We offer courses to take you from beginner to confidence, and also host one-off workshops from guest teachers, and, very occasionally, rope performances.​ We are LGBTQ+, disabled and neurodivergent-led and centred, and we hope that people of all identities and bodies can feel safe to explore vulnerability in our classes. We are passionate about consent, emotional and physical safety, and we believe that anyone (18+) can tie and be tied. As long as you follow our principles of mutual respect and consideration, you are welcome.

We are hosted at SILK, Brighton's only LGBTQ+ Specialist Wellbeing Centre, and are proud to be hosted by this inclusive, accessible wellbeing space. Venue accessibility info here

Although rope bondage isn't a therapy, we passionately believe that learning how to hold and be held and explore vulnerable emotional states in a trauma-informed way can be therapeutic. This is in the same way that cuddling your friend, partner dancing or mindful movement can be therapeutic. We make no claims about rope as a healing practice.

The Japanese-informed rope bondage we offer is derived from shibari/kinbaku, which developed in the mid 20th century in Japan and was adapted and evolved by Japanese and Western practitioners. Our training is influenced by Japanese bakushi (restraint experts), however we do not adhere to any specific school of rope, but draw influences from biomechanics, grounding techniques and theatre.

Our hope is to enable a shared experience, in which the boundaries and needs of both rigger and rope bottom are honoured, and the rope bottom feels safe and cared for whilst exploring their desires and capabilities.

NB: You will need to sign the below code of conduct, safety waiver and COVID-19 policy and abide by these at all of our events.

Code of conduct:
I agree that:

• I am eighteen years of age or older
• I agree not to participate in this class/event whilst under the influence of alcohol or illegal substances, and I agree that I may be refused entry on this basis
• I agree, during the class/event, not to take photographs of anyone without first obtaining their explicit consent.
• I agree to be respectful and non-discriminatory towards all participants at the event, including, but not limited to, any parts of their identity that are protected under the Equalities Act (2010).
• I agree not to participate in any activity during the class/event without the explicit, informed, enthusiastic consent of all persons involved.

Safety waiver:
I agree that:

• I wish to participate in this class/event organised by Brighton Rope
  
• I acknowledge that rope is a dangerous activity and that my participation in this class/event could result in physical or emotional injury, death or damage to myself, or damage to property or to third parties
• In signing this waiver, I accept and assume all of the risks which exist in the activities offered during this class/event. I also confirm that I choose to participate, being fully aware of these risks, and that my participation is voluntary
• I agree that I will undertake the activities offered during this class/event in accordance with the safety rules and advice that I receive, along with any instructions or advice given to me prior or during the class/event.
• I certify that I am physically fit enough to engage in this activity and that I will make class/event leaders aware of any physical limitations/conditions/disabilities that I have so that they can make adjustments to teaching/activities in order to reduce risk of damage.
• I agree that I am responsible for my own safety (and the safety of my possessions) whilst undertaking the activities offered by the class/event.
• I release Brighton Rope from any and all claims of damage and loss that may occur as a result of participation. The release is without limitation and includes personal injury, and any other loss or damage that might occur to myself or my property.
• Brighton Rope maintains the right to refuse my participation in any activity that is part of this class/event if they foresee that participation would risk damage to any party.
  
• This waiver will be governed in accordance with English law and any disputes relating to it shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England.

COVID-19 Policy:
I agree that:

• I will comply with any and all rules or regulations that are put in place by Brighton Rope in order to limit the risk of exposure to COVID-19, including taking a Lateral Flow Test within 24hrs of attending and presenting this to the Brighton Rope Team
• I understand that if I don't have access to Lateral Flow Tests, I can arrive to the class early and take a test provided by Brighton Rope
• I understand that if I do not present a 'negative' result Lateral Flow Test taken within 24hrs of attending, I will not be able to attend the class and my ticket will not be refunded