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What event should I attend if I'm brand new? We recommend Fundamentals, our absolute beginner friendly class as your first event. You will be able to meet other new people and learn a little bit of rope to get you started. Fundamentals is run on the First Thursday and the 3rd Saturday every month. You can find all our events here: https://www.thatropeplace.com/upcoming-events We also have movie nights and socials that would be perfect for new people. What happens at a rope ja

Rope is not risk-free. This beginner-friendly guide looks at physical, relational, environmental and emotional risks in shibari and rope bondage, and how to think about them more clearly.

Shibari literally means “to tie” or “to bind,” but the practice is broader than a one-line definition. Here’s a beginner-friendly guide to shibari, kinbaku, rope bondage, why people practise, and why communication and consent matter.

If you've never tried rope before, it's easy to wonder: "Why would anyone want to be tied up?" The answer is surprisingly simple: there isn't one. People come to rope for many different reasons, and those reasons often change over time. What begins as curiosity may grow into a creative hobby, a way to connect with others, or simply a chance to slow down after a busy week. There is no single "right" motivation, and you don't need an elaborate explanation to be interested in ro

How to negotiate for better rope scenes. What Is Negotiation? A Beginner's Guide to Planning a Rope Session If you're new to rope, you might imagine that the first thing people do is start tying. In reality, one of the most important parts of any rope session happens before the rope even comes out. This conversation is called negotiation. Negotiation is simply a discussion between the people involved to make sure everyone understands what they're hoping for, what they're comf

That Rope Place was founded by Rosa and Python back in 2019 in their living room. Since then, the community grew large enough to open a permanent space in central Singapore. Now That Rope Place is proud to be run as a collective effort between Rosa, Python and their team. You can learn more about our team here! Rosa - The Owner Rosa is a rope bottom who began tying in 2019 as she wanted to help more female riggers develop in the community. She proudly describes herself as "a

If you’ve ever been curious about rope, whether you’ve seen photos online, heard friends talk about it, or simply wondered what it’s like, you’re not alone. For many people, rope can feel mysterious or intimidating at first. The good news is that getting started is much simpler than most people expect. Here are five things that might help if you’re thinking about trying rope for the first time. 1. You Don’t Need Experience Everyone starts somewhere. Most people who walk into

Have you ever had a moment in rope where you suddenly feel a cold sweat and dizziness? Have you ever actually fainted while in rope? Fainting in medical terms is called Vasovagal Syncope, and having the feeling that you might faint without fully fainting is called Vasovagal Presyncope. Even though many people who get tied, have never heard about Vasovagal Syncope or Vasovagal Presyncope (feeling dizzy but not losing consciousness), it is a relatively common experience. We ga

Negotiating consent is a key component to consider when engaging in rope. Because the rope and ideas we are playing with can be complex, it is a good idea to consider a framework for how you want to negotiate. We start with the assumption that neither person wants to do harm to the other and that both want to negotiate for an enjoyable rope scene. 1. Define the type of negotiation you want to engage in and the consent model you want to follow. Broadly speaking there are three

Some etiquette guides for when you are observing people tying, or watching a scene at a rope jam When first entering a rope space, you may find yourself observing other people's tying. This can take the form of playing or labbing, both of which are called "rope scenes". A scene is considered dedicated time for people to enjoy tying together in a negotiated way, and that often does not include the people observing. If you are watching people tying together, there are polite wa