Japanese call me Bakushi
After 16 years tying in the bedroom, in 2000 I was introduced to the traditional scene in Japan, absorbing in SM bars, happening clubs and pink theatres. I took 1-on-1 instruction from a diverse variety of approaches, including Shigonawabingo, Yukimura Haruki, Jubei Kamui, Harutokyou, and worked with Aotsuki Nagare, Yoi Yoshida, Kazami Ranki, Kasumi Hourai, Kinoko Hajime, etc. I’m most closely associated with Ero Ouji, enjoying the Kannōnawa style together.
I’ve performed at pink theatres, Onawa Asobi 2015, 2016, and 2020, and since 2013 spontaneous live Kinbaku sessions on the discreet international private circuit. I am the designer of KOUMANAWA jute asanawa and a certified Japanese rope industry nawashi.
Absorbing, developing and evolving on my path built on friendship and instruction with many practitioners in Japan over a long period. The greatest influence is always from partners, for they are my prime focus, not the rope, or anyone else’s way of tying. I don’t tie with the result in mind. Only the beginning, and follow the natural direction in our adventure together.