One of the most revered bakushi in rope bondage, Naka Akira, gives a rare glimpse into his own history and passion in this short interview. The founder of "Naka-Ryu" talks about how a brush with death gave him greater focus on what he wanted to do in life: beautiful bondage with his brief but inspiring words.

This part of the Ropecast Interview Series was made possible by Hedwig, and we are eternally grateful to her for her support and friendship...