RopuNawa's Strappado

In this shibari tutorial, Ropunawa teaches his take on the Strappado with his model Freya.

The strappado is a classic arms-behind-the-back tie that delivers on both aesthetics and intensity during tying sessions. As one of Ropunawa’s favorite ties, this exploration of his take on the strappado is full of useful tips for how to effectively tie it on a hyper-flexible model, important information on anatomy and where you can safely apply ropes and pressure on the arms, and how to incorporate and build up this tie in sessions in a way that helps to set and maintain the mood.

This tie is suitable for all students from intermediate level up, however, we recommend you always play with caution and stay aware should any nerve issues arise.