The safety class was very informative and made sure we knew what was required to have a safe rope experience

I’ve lived all over the country, and have been involved in the kink community for numerous years. ATU’s intro class is something I wish I had 15 years ago when I was getting into all of this. As someone new to the scene this would be helpful, and as someone trying to find like-minded people in the area this really showed me that this was a safe place to continue learning and playing!

Such necessary information and a green flag for a well-run organization. I was visiting from out of town, but would drive the couple hours to continue classes here and hope to find something similar near me. Thoughtful class!

Renee and Dan have created a space for us to explore the kinky side of rope. They understand, and explained everything in a professional manner. They made me feel comfortable and I’m looking forward to joining the community…

Dan really presents a superb introduction to rope bondage, in which the WHY of the discipline is well explained prior to any of the instruction on the mechanics of tying. Food for thought and further contemplation…

The Getting Started course was my first kink event or training of any kind, and I didn’t know anything or anyone beforehand. The instructors are very clearly building a safe, fun, and intentional community. The in-person course almost wholly focused on consent, communication, community norms, and safety. Most rope instruction was in online videos, which worked well so I could pause the video while I worked on the rope mechanics. Then there was a clear pathway toward the Merry Go Round in person event, which was a spectacular way for me to meet other people. In just 2 months, I have learned the basic ties, tied about 15 people through a couple of Merry Go Round events and subsequent practices, and have met people who want to be ongoing tying partners — and I’ve had a lot of fun! That’s a spectacular success.

The 201 Intensive course is amazing!! This is definitely a more advanced course that has a lot of information. It has been nearly a month since I’ve completed the course and am still processing some of the lessons that were taught in the course. There were several eye-opening “Ah-ha!”; moments in the class. Be prepared to have many of your preconceived notions challenged and you’ll grow because of it. I was very thankful to have an amazing partner for the class. Be sure the person you are tying with is someone you can trust and in turn can trust you back. Good communications and chemistry makes the class significantly better.

I was very impressed with the 201 course. Dan is an amazing teacher, preceptor, and friend . He is always willing to share his personal as well as technical aspects to the trainings.

The 201 course helped my partner and I to think about the intentions with my tying.

I feel that this course, as well as other courses, will help to improve my overall skills and continued learning in the world of shibari.

The course is well-structured for beginners like my partner and I. Every module is intentional and supplies tools to be mindful and knowledgeable in all topics rope play!

I attended the getting started class. The staff were professional, yet fun, and very kind. I felt safe and welcomed to the community. The information given was comprehensive, presented thoughtfully, and had an emphasis on safety and personal advocacy. I felt very comfortable throughout the sign up process, lecture based class, and brief hands on tying demonstration at the end. The atmosphere was great, the people were great, and I really don’t have anything negative to say. I have already decided to go to another event tomorrow! I would definitely recommend this group if you are interested in rope!