This class was a phenomenal explanation of the vetting process! As someone who is entirely new to BDSM, I had no idea where to start, much less how to make sure any potential play partners would be a good fit. This class laid down the foundation and gave students the building blocks for the process of vetting, and I now feel confident that I can build from that to understand and implement my own vetting needs. SirKnottyDan is a thorough and entertaining instructor, sharing from his own vetting experiences and practices to emphasize points along the way.

I have been experimenting with rope for years and decided to take the step to get some formal training for the safety of myself and rope partners. Very informative class. I highly recommend it. I look forward to much more learning with this group!

Sir Knotty Dan, thank you so much for this class! It was chock full of information and it helped me to not feel as anxious. I am a very shy man, but when I heard you say you were terrified of going to see/experience rope bondage for the first time, as the cliche goes, I realize I’m not the only one who can feel a little intimidated. Great content and information, I now want to experience, even though I will still be a bit shy!

A very thorough and interesting introduction to rope bondage — gives a solid foundation for those learning to tie or be tied for the first time. Looking forward to the hands-on portion!

This was a really great class. Dan covered a lot of safety concerns, gave other resources, and answered all of our questions immediately!

Thank you for teaching us how to synchonize expectations with potential play partners. I am shy—in other words, risk adverse. Dan’s class helped me realize that shyness = instinctive risk awareness. Introvertness means I’m picky about who I play with, and THAT’S OKAY.

In the past, I tried to push though social anxiety because I wanted to stay open-hearted, but it backfired. I kept finding myself panicking and unable to identify why. Now I understand I was panicking because I wasn’t vetting my partners. I thought being open-hearted meant I had to give everyone a chance. Vetting is an invaluable tool for discovering your needs, taking pride in them, trusting that you’ll have plenty of opportunities to play, and making sure you invest your energy where it will be appreciated. Obviously, that’s super useful not just for BDSM, but for life generally.

Thanks for helping me learn how to better trust my heart and keep myself safe.

Great webinar! I appreciated the information and the pacing was logical and answered all of my questions -as well as prompting me to consider new questions! Dan is clearly an experienced Top who is passionate about rope and the kink community. This was a great introduction to important communication in the BDSM world.

WOW! So much great information and so many things I never would have thought of on my own. Thank you for a great class!

This class is a lot of information but was helpful in providing structure and advice on how to handle this challenging topic.

I’m a beginner and this online class helped me get a handle on important ways to ensure that I am picking appropriate partners so that we both get the experience we want.