Semenawa Research Meeting (SRM) began as an experiment to encourage the discussion about demystifying the meaning of "Seme" in its various contexts. We could not have imagined how much SRM has resonated and grown with kinbaku enthusiasts over the last two years.

We are excited to begin 2025 with 10th edition of SRM at KinbakuOdyssey (KO) studio!

Join Odys, Paige, and Kym to celebrate this milestone!

As with all previous meetings, we offer in-person and virtual participation options !

For this special meeting, we are asking the participants to select the topic! Regardless whether you will participate in-person, virtually or simply interested in attending, we welcome to email your suggestions to Odys riggerodys@gmail.com. We will select and announce the most popular topic prior to the event.

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

Logistics:

• This is discussion/demo educational event. No partner is required to attend.
• The suggested topics cannot be about "how" to tie something
• This is a fully vetted event for in-person participation who have not been to the KO. Upon RSVP for in-person participation ONLY pls contact riggerodys@gmail.com for vetting to receive the ticket access code. Use this code to apply to In-Person Ticket option 
• Virtual participation (no vetting and access code is required) is available via Zoom. Please select Virtual Ticket option
• The spots are limited to 15 in-person participants. Once spots have been filled, there will be a waiting list.

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

About the presenters:

Odys

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 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 inner feelings and emotions to him.

FL: @Odys, iG: riggerodys, X: riggerodys

Paige

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

Kym

Kym is a rope bottom that has always had an interest in bondage. She began her rope journey in 2021 after meeting Odys. Rope has become a cathartic experience for Kym and she enjoys pushing herself to new limits while tying. Rope has evoled into a way for Kym to play with submission as well as express to herself emotionally and artistically

FL: @Shauntel94