MasterKush Kinbaku
An LA-area rope teaching outfit offering private lessons and beginner group classes, plus social rope gatherings such as a free beach bonfire rope social in Playa del Rey in September 2026. Some of its classes are hosted at LB Shibari Dojo, which its site describes as its own space.
MasterKush Kinbaku is a Los Angeles rope teaching business. Its site does not name its instructor. Its main offer is private shibari lessons, aimed mostly at couples, where students learn the basics, tie simple patterns on a partner, and cover safety and consent. The site presents rope as a way for partners to build trust and communication.
Group classes. The group beginner class has been held at Nirvana Studios in Commerce. The class page describes a monthly session that covers rope fundamentals and safety and is designed for learning in pairs. A 2025 ShibariNews directory adds that people who come alone can sometimes be paired up. Students are asked to bring a couple of hanks of rope 25 to 30 feet long and some floor padding. Loaner rope, safety shears and a first-aid kit are provided. The class page sets a photo rule: nobody may be photographed without the consent of everyone in the frame. For the February 2025 class, the listed price was $25 per person or $50 per pair, paid in cash.
Social events. The events page also lists:
- an unstructured rope jam at Nirvana Studios, where attendees must ask consent before touching anyone
- a film screening with a discussion
- a West Side munch in El Segundo (December 2023)
- a class at LB Shibari Dojo in Long Beach (February 2024)
Most dated listings on the site are from 2023 to 2025. The only 2026 event listed is a free bonfire rope social at Dockweiler Beach in Playa del Rey on 18 September 2026, with no lesson plan and donations welcome.