The most important class you can take will be the intro to rope course everybody takes when starting with ATUSD. It is the most comprehensive and direct course not just on how to safely start playing with rope but how to engage in the kink world, how to express and articulate your boundaries, and consent. I honestly believe just the consent section should be taught at every school, college etc.

This next section includes a story and how the ATUSD clases and experiences helped me.

I really appreciate how at the play parties at ATUSD they were sober events and the music wasn’t too loud. It has been burned into me that kink and play should only be done in a sober environment with sober participants and that was extremely helpful.

This past summer I checked out a swing club with a dungeon on the east coast and because I went and took classes at ATUSD, I felt much more comfortable with my boundaries and pushing back against people who tried to convince me to cross them. It was a drinking event, and I was not sober so when a few people asked if I wanted to engage in impact play I declined because of the rules I learned at ATUSD. I felt more confident expressing my boundaries because of the lessons and experiences I had at ATUSD. Honestly the swing club scene isn’t for me, consent rules were not nearly as strictly followed as they are at BDSM only spaces. If I didn’t have my experiences at ATUSD, I would not have been able to articulate and hold steady to my boundaries. I probably would’ve been like “yeah I’m up for anything” just to seem not difficult and go way past my boundaries and comfort level just to fit in. If you made it to the end of this long review I hope it helped and that you enjoy your rope kink and bdsm journey!

As someone new to the community and rope bondage this class was very informative. Safety being a priority not only in ties but choosing your rigger and vetting each other. highly recommend to ropesters new and experienced.

I have been to many different rope groups and educational events over the last 8 years. The ATU team is the best of the best. They work hard to create a safe and fun learning environment for all skill levels. I highly recommend getting involved whether you have a partner or not!

Videos were easy to watch and understand the material of the class was very good

Love Dan as a teacher! This class has been so much more than some tutorials on how to tie. Dan really goes over in details about how to creat connection and communication. The homework materials are outstanding! I felt so much more connected to my partner than I ever have before and I’ve been tying with them for a few years. I developed more of a voice in this course. There was several times I needed that little extra guidance and Dan always came through. This class is a must. Beyond any expectations I had and well worth the price.