IN-PERSON: Bondage Basic Training (BBT)

Basic training is where every enlistee learns very little of very many topics, very quickly, to straighten out every rookie just enough to survive unit life in the armed services. This class is a similar approach to rope bondage. Participants can expect to run through the basic building blocks of tying somebody up, without the frills. We will cover setting the scene, handling and extending rope, single-column ties, double-column ties, chest harnesses, crotch ropes, how to utilize gags and blindfolds, and a few of the basic positions. It’s rope bondage basics with a practical focus, leaving the participant to explore further after this class as they advance in their chosen bondage MOS. 

Requirements: Attendees to bring their own rope, shears, and a mat/blanket. The rope can be any material, ideally 2-4 lengths of 30-foot pieces and 4-6 lengths of 15-foot pieces. The space has no mats, and participants should bring a blanket or mat to tie on.

Bringing a tying partner is strongly recommended; while observers are welcome, not all of the ties will be possible to practice on one’s own.

This class will assume a functional understanding of consent, negotiation, and bondage safety, but no rope-specific prerequisites.

Bios:

Presenter: CadburyBunny has been doing bondage for as long as he cares to remember, batting for both teams as both a rigger and captor, as well as somewhat of a serial bondage captive and damsel in distress at this point. Growing up on a small island about eight hours from Japan, he does appreciate pretty kinbaku and suspension. Still, he is probably more partial to being tied and gagged in any manner that is inescapable and authentic, using anything from rope and steel to tape and torn pieces of clothing. One friend and victim has broadly described his style as being whatever is needed to get the job done, and the subsequent desecrating and violating underway.

Demo Subject: LadyPraise serves an important role as the foil and “yes-and” improv partner for CadburyBunny’s whacky shenanigans. She ties with him regularly enough, but there’s no promise as to who ends up on the receiving end any given day, as tends to happen when two switches race for the bottom. CadburyBunny is thankful, all the same, for all the chaos switch energy she brings – and for today, she will be his class demo subject.

Location & Cost:

Location:

The Center (The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center) 

208 West 13th Street, 

New York, NY 10011

Cost:

• Members: $10
• Non-Members: $25

Registration in advance is strongly encouraged due to limited internet access at the venue.

Note: Each attendee will need to have a separate account to register.

Registration Instructions

If You Already Have an Account

1. Register: Click here to go to the class registration page.
2. Log in: Use your existing account information to log in and register for the class. Your membership discount will be applied automatically.
3. Complete Purchase: Follow the instructions to complete your payment. Your membership discount will be automatically applied.

If You Need to Create an Account

For Members:

1. Create Your Account: Go to the Member Portal and create your account here. Be sure to use the same email address you used when you purchased your TES membership. If you’ve forgotten it, email membership@tes.org for assistance.
2. Confirm Your Email: Check your inbox for a confirmation email and follow the link to set your password.
3. Log In and Register: Click this link to log back into the Member Portal and register for the class. 
4. Complete Purchase: Follow the instructions to complete your payment. Your membership discount will be automatically applied.

For Non-Members:

1. Create Your Account: Go to the registration page and create your member portal account here.
2. Confirm Your Email: Check your inbox for a confirmation email and follow the link to set enter your password.
3. Log In and Register: Click this link to log back into the Member Portal and register for the class. 
4. Complete Purchase: Follow the instructions to complete your payment.

On-Site Registration

On-site registration is available, but please be aware that internet access may be limited.

• You will be able to register by scanning a QR code with your smartphone.
• The registration process is the same as the advanced registration steps listed above.
• Cash payments are not accepted at the door.