Christchurch Rope Group
Christchurch, New Zealand
We are a community based, non-profit Japanese style rope group. We host weekly classes, monthly rope jams and regular international presenters & performances. LGBTQ+ friendly, inclusive & accessible
- Workshops
- Private lessons
- Jams
- Intensives
- Performances
Christchurch Rope Group
Christchurch, New Zealand
We are a community based, non-profit Japanese style rope group. We host weekly classes, monthly rope jams and regular international presenters & performances. LGBTQ+ friendly, inclusive & accessible
- Workshops
- Private lessons
- Jams
- Intensives
- Performances
We are a community based, non-profit Japanese style rope group. We host weekly classes, monthly rope jams and regular international presenters & performances. LGBTQ+ friendly, inclusive & accessible
- Workshops
- Private lessons
- Jams
- Intensives
- Performances
ENG
More about Christchurch Rope Group
Est in 2016, CRG is a community-based, volunteer run group, focusing on Japanese style rope bondage.
Our popular Beginner Classes are comprised of five lessons, which run on rotation throughout the year and can be joined at any time- designed for both partnered and self tying. Following on from these, we also hold post-beginner classes including Suspension Fundamentals and Ties for Floorwork & Play.
Monthly Open Rope Jams & specialized sessions centering Femme, GNC & Queer Riggers provide a social outlet for our rope community. We are an inclusive, LGBTQ+ friendly group with a fully accessible venue.
CRG host annual weekend intensive workshops and performance events with instructors from around NZ, Australia & abroad, giving students the opportunity to upskill and experience instruction from different styles and aspects of rope.
Our instructors have trained under respected names in the international rope community and bring years of combined experience in suspension and floorwork.
The team
Tanya
(she/her)Teacher, admin
Immersed in the local rope scene since 2018, teaching weekly since 2019 and tying since 2024, Tanya is extremely passionate about education for those on both sides of the rope and empowering bottoms to communicate, advocate and collaborate. Neurodiverse, queer and fat, Tanya believes rope is for everybody and every body. She has a particular interest in both the technical aspects and energetic exchange of rope and enjoys teaching, bottoming and tying in a range of styles.
Stamper
(he/him)Teacher
Tying since late 2016 and teaching weekly since 2019, Stamper has attended weekend intensive workshops and private lessons with respected names in the international rope community. He enjoys many aspects of rope from technical suspensions to playful predicaments, aibunawa and semenawa. Stamper is mentored by Jake in the Nawa Musubi style of rope and enjoys learning from both Nawa Musubi and others throughout Australia & beyond.
Accessibility
Physical space
- Accessible parking nearby
- Lowered suspension points
- Seating with backrests
- Step-free entrance
- Wide doorways / hallways
- Wheelchair accessible washrooms
Sensory experience
- Breaks encouraged
- Neurodiversity-affirming
Financial accessibility
- Sliding scale or reduced-cost options
- Loaner ropes available
Community safety
We take community safety seriously. While studios operate independently, we uphold clear expectations around consent, accountability, and care.
If something feels off, you can use our reporting system. All concerns are reviewed thoughtfully.
