Noire Progressive Shibari Course - "The Takate Gote" - For POC and Allies

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The Foundation Course – Noire "Beginner to Partials" Course for POC and Allies - The Takate Gote

The Foundation Course is part of the Noire "Beginner to Partials" Shibari Course for POC and Allies, designed to take you from beginner to partial suspensions with confidence and safety within a year.

Course Schedule

📅 Sunday, May 18 – 12:30 – 17:30 at Anatomie Studios, Peckham

*The second and third parts of the curriculum, “Intermediate” Course and “Partials” course will be held over the Summer and Autumn respectfully.

Who is The “Foundation” Course For?

This course is perfect for beginners who want to build a solid foundation in shibari practice. You'll learn essential safety practices, communication techniques, body manipulation, and fundamental ties to develop your skills in a supportive and inclusive environment.

What You Will Learn

🖤 May 18 – Workshop 
✔ Rope Handling Techniques
✔ Soft Skills & Communication
✔ Learning the "Takate-Kote"

The Takate Gote, also known as the box tie, is one of the most, if not the most iconic ties in Shibari and a foundational tie in most shibari artist’s tool kit.

In this course you will learn how to safely and effectively tie this classic chest harness, including arm positioning, tension control, and essential frictions with ample time to practice under the direction of Zuberi

What to Expect

✅ Hands-on guidance in a welcoming, inclusive space
✅ A safety-first approach, including body awareness & non-verbal communication
✅ Practical lessons on self-assessment, negotiating consent, and aftercare

Prerequisites 

✅ To have attended one of the previous workshops in this series or .......
✅ Able to tie a good solid single column tie. 

What to Bring & Wear

✔ Ropes are available, but feel free to bring your own
✔ Wear comfortable, form-fitting clothing (avoid jeans & loose fabrics)
✔ Bring snacks & drinks (tea & coffee provided)

📢 Limited spots available – Reserve your place now!

💰 Tickets: £55.00 per couple, per session

The Course will be taught by Zuberi.

About Zuberi
Drawing on a background including, martial arts, tantra and shiatsu, Zuberi, (he/him), brings some element of all of these disciplines to his rope practice. Since his introduction to shibari/kinbaku in 2014, he has experienced many styles, from the traditional system of Naka Akira to the more modern style of Fred Hatt, and is always keen to study and learn new systems and pass on this knowledge in his teachings.

As Black and British from an African descent, Zuberi supports and encourages sex-positive and body-positive kink in the POC community.

Instagram – Zuberirope & Noirelondonuk

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