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Dojo Library: Terminology, Methodology and References for Shibari Study

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The Dojo Library brings together content that broadens your knowledge and understanding of shibari: its context, its history and the language it speaks, beyond technical manuals. It lets you set what you have been taught against your own practice and understand why you do what you do, not just how.

Japanese–English glossary

01 · What does it mean?

Japanese shibari terms translated into English, with their meaning, usage and application in the Dojo’s training.

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Key Historical Figures

02 · Who did it?

Bakushi, photographers, artists and educators whose careers have influenced, directly or indirectly, the style we practise and teach.

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Methodology and principles

03 · Why is it done this way?

The principles and foundations that guide every decision in practice, and how to reason about technique beyond imitation.

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Lectures and context

04 · Where does it come from?

The history and cultural context of shibari, safety grounded in scientific studies, technical figures and basic concepts.

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News and reviews

05 · What is happening?

What is happening on the shibari scene, with no trend agenda: a selection of what we consider relevant, when we consider it relevant.

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Jutsu (術)

It means “method” or “technique”.

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