RopeMarks Ryu #0, Kinbaku foundations workshop

RopeMarks, also known as Bob Roos, is a Dutch rope artist who specializes in Japanese rope bondage, also known as shibari or kinbaku. Professionally he began studying and perfecting his craft in 1999, under the lineage of the late Akechi Denki (明智伝鬼) and Naka Akira (奈加あきら) in Japan. While RopeMarks’ work reflects the traditional techniques taught by these leading kinbakushi, he has also developed his own unique and distinct style.

RopeMarks is widely recognized as the foremost Dutch expert in Japanese rope bondage, and is highly respected in the global kinbaku community. He has taught workshops and classes around the world including, but not limited to, Europe, the United States, Russia and Japan. Using the name RopeMarks Ryū he provides real, fun, hands-on, courses, classes, lessons and workshops in Japanese rope bondage worldwide.

Kim Jones is a Luxembourgian model with South Korean roots who is currently based in Amsterdam. With over 5 years of experience in the industry, Kim is not only a model but also a true work of art. She takes pleasure in exploring her limits in every way possible. Kim’s life is driven by an irrational fear of memory loss. Therefore, she finds comfort in being captured through the lens of a camera, so that she can look back and empathize with the present moment. Despite the personal nature of her art, Kim chooses to share it with the public.