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Kinbakushi, Writer. | Kinbakushi, Writer. | ||
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[https://smpedia.com/index.php?title=Master_%22K%22 Master "K"](Japanese) | [https://smpedia.com/index.php?title=Master_%22K%22 Master "K"](Japanese) | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
| − | + | 1970(c): Discovers a Japanese bondage photo book and some of John Willie's graphic novels at a bookstore in San Fransisco and becomes interested in the world of bondage. | |
| − | + | 1972(c): Becomes fascinated by the art and culture of Japan and minor's in Asian Studies at University. | |
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| + | 1973(c): Takes first trip to Tokyo, Japan as a student and has first in-person exposure to Kinbaku. | ||
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| + | 1975(c): Returns to Japan and receives lessons from a young Kinbakushi. | ||
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| + | 1995(c): Forms his own Kinbiken style study group and began teaching. | ||
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| + | 1999(c): Becomes friends with Osada Steve via email and learns more about the Japanese shibari scene. | ||
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| + | 2000(c): Photos featured on Osada steve's first website Fetish Japan. | ||
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| + | 2002(c): Photos and an article on Itoh Seiyu are fetured on Osada steve's website Kikkou.com. | ||
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| + | 2002: Apr. Publishes an Article, "A Brief History of Shibari" in Secret Magazine. | ||
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| + | 2003(c): Publishes multiple articles on Immortal Shibari. | ||
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| + | 2003(c): Accepts Mark Yu as a student. | ||
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| + | 2004(c): Publishes first book Shibari: The Art of Japanese Bondage. | ||
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| + | 2004(c): Accepts Faviola Llervu as assistant and later as a student. | ||
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| + | 2005(c): Accepts DemonSix as a student. | ||
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| + | 2008(c): Publishes second book, the first edition of "The Beauty of Kinbaku" and creates the website | ||
| + | thebeautyofkinbaku.com. | ||
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| + | 2008(c): Accepts Zetsu as a student. | ||
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| + | 2009(c): Interviewed By SM Detective | ||
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| + | 2010(c): Takes third trip to Japan and visits Chimuo Nureki, Go Arisue, Haruki Yukimura and Hiroshi Urado. | ||
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| + | 2011(c): Accepts Miss ZElement as assistant and later as a student | ||
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| + | 2012: Dec. Host Yukimura Haruki in Los Angeles and earns a "Instructor First Class" certificate from him. | ||
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| + | 2013(c): Shibari work featured in Hustler's Taboo Magazine. | ||
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| + | 2013(c): Founds LA Rope Dojo with Zetsu. | ||
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| + | 2013: Oct. 23 - Nov. 3. Takes fourth trip to Japan. Ropework was exhibited at “Kinbaku: Form and Emotion” in Tokyo. | ||
| + | Given the name "Harutora" by Haruki Yukimura. | ||
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| + | 2013(c): Publishes first Japanese edition of "The Beauty of Kinbaku". | ||
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| + | 2013(c): Nov. Founds Spring Tiger Ryu with Miss ZElement. | ||
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| + | 2014: Jun. 13-15. Host Akira Naka's first visit to the United States at the LA Rope Dojo. | ||
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| + | 2014: Nov. Rope work appears the The Bulls music video "Come Undone". | ||
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| + | 2014: Dec. 14. Publishes second english edition of "The Beauty of Kinbaku". | ||
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| + | 2015: May. Shibari work appears in the May edition of GQ Italy magazine. | ||
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| + | 2017: Feb. 14. Interviewed by Vice Magazine | ||
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| + | ==Interesting points== | ||
He currently has in his archives complete and near-complete runs of [[Kitan Club]] magazine, [[Uramado]] magazine, and numerous other periodicals. He also has in his collection works from Kuniyoshi, Yoshitoshi and [[Seiu Ito]]. | He currently has in his archives complete and near-complete runs of [[Kitan Club]] magazine, [[Uramado]] magazine, and numerous other periodicals. He also has in his collection works from Kuniyoshi, Yoshitoshi and [[Seiu Ito]]. | ||
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* ''The Beauty of Kinbaku'' (King Cat Ink, 2008) | * ''The Beauty of Kinbaku'' (King Cat Ink, 2008) | ||
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<references/> | <references/> | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
*[http://www.thebeautyofkinbaku.com/index.html ''The Beauty of Kinbaku''] | *[http://www.thebeautyofkinbaku.com/index.html ''The Beauty of Kinbaku''] | ||
Latest revision as of 21:27, 16 February 2022
Master "K" is a California-based writer and kinbakushi. He has published two books, Shibari: The Art of Japanese Bondage and The Beauty of Kinbaku.
Activities
Kinbakushi, Writer.
Alternate Names
Master "K"(Japanese)
Biography
1970(c): Discovers a Japanese bondage photo book and some of John Willie's graphic novels at a bookstore in San Fransisco and becomes interested in the world of bondage.
1972(c): Becomes fascinated by the art and culture of Japan and minor's in Asian Studies at University.
1973(c): Takes first trip to Tokyo, Japan as a student and has first in-person exposure to Kinbaku.
1975(c): Returns to Japan and receives lessons from a young Kinbakushi.
1995(c): Forms his own Kinbiken style study group and began teaching.
1999(c): Becomes friends with Osada Steve via email and learns more about the Japanese shibari scene.
2000(c): Photos featured on Osada steve's first website Fetish Japan.
2002(c): Photos and an article on Itoh Seiyu are fetured on Osada steve's website Kikkou.com.
2002: Apr. Publishes an Article, "A Brief History of Shibari" in Secret Magazine.
2003(c): Publishes multiple articles on Immortal Shibari.
2003(c): Accepts Mark Yu as a student.
2004(c): Publishes first book Shibari: The Art of Japanese Bondage.
2004(c): Accepts Faviola Llervu as assistant and later as a student.
2005(c): Accepts DemonSix as a student.
2008(c): Publishes second book, the first edition of "The Beauty of Kinbaku" and creates the website thebeautyofkinbaku.com.
2008(c): Accepts Zetsu as a student.
2009(c): Interviewed By SM Detective
2010(c): Takes third trip to Japan and visits Chimuo Nureki, Go Arisue, Haruki Yukimura and Hiroshi Urado.
2011(c): Accepts Miss ZElement as assistant and later as a student
2012: Dec. Host Yukimura Haruki in Los Angeles and earns a "Instructor First Class" certificate from him.
2013(c): Shibari work featured in Hustler's Taboo Magazine.
2013(c): Founds LA Rope Dojo with Zetsu.
2013: Oct. 23 - Nov. 3. Takes fourth trip to Japan. Ropework was exhibited at “Kinbaku: Form and Emotion” in Tokyo. Given the name "Harutora" by Haruki Yukimura.
2013(c): Publishes first Japanese edition of "The Beauty of Kinbaku".
2013(c): Nov. Founds Spring Tiger Ryu with Miss ZElement.
2014: Jun. 13-15. Host Akira Naka's first visit to the United States at the LA Rope Dojo.
2014: Nov. Rope work appears the The Bulls music video "Come Undone".
2014: Dec. 14. Publishes second english edition of "The Beauty of Kinbaku".
2015: May. Shibari work appears in the May edition of GQ Italy magazine.
2017: Feb. 14. Interviewed by Vice Magazine
Interesting points
He currently has in his archives complete and near-complete runs of Kitan Club magazine, Uramado magazine, and numerous other periodicals. He also has in his collection works from Kuniyoshi, Yoshitoshi and Seiu Ito.
Selected Works
- Shibari: The Art of Japanese Bondage (Secret Publications, 2004)
- The Beauty of Kinbaku (King Cat Ink, 2008)
