I took the intro class at ATU because I was interested to learn about rope and I have to say the class was super fun and the events that the organization host are even funner. During the class I learned about negotiation, safety and some basic rope skills. For someone who knew nothing about Shibari this was perfect. Dan and Renee where welcoming and non-pretentious about their craft. Now that I have attended that class, I enjoy going to their community events. This community has become the only way I meet other people who I choose to tie with since I know if they have been to the classes they are learned how to do rope safely and consensually.

At first I was a little worried about taking a rope class online. After the second class I realized this format actually works better with my life. Being able to go through the modules on my own learn and practice on my time, was a new way of learning for me. Pleasant surprise that it worked. Dan has done A great job thoughtfully curating the most important content and presenting it in fun inspiring ways. Also a plus for me is the ability to go back over and over again and refresh my skills. I highly recommend this class and I think it’s a tremendous value for the little that he charges.

It’s been a LONG pandemic year and I’m so very thankful to have had this amazing community to connect with throughout it all. Between virtual Munch events, group Slack conversations and virtual classes, ATU has kept us tied together (see what I did there?). And last night -OMG FINALLY – our first in-person Munch in what felt like forever! What a fabulous night! Thank you, Sir Knotty Dan and Renee for organizing our first in-person event after such a long hiatus. It was SO FREAKING EPIC to hug friends again, catch up with people in a way that is just so challenging to do online and meet new folx as well! You helped us feel safe and supported. I’m so thankful for this amazing community that you’ve created and I’m still in afterglow from the evening.