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Whipmaster Bob

Whipmaster Bob Clark has been involved in Master/slave relationships for more than twenty years now. He is also an experienced SM edge player, and earned the nickname Whipmaster through his prowess with singletails. He believes in honor and integrity in his relationships, and enjoys a eclectic poly household of devoted family members. His SM tastes run the gamut though his favorites are singletails, heavy body percussion and interactive scenes, interrogation scenes, and anything that gets his adrenalin going. He has taught throughout the country at events such as Great Lakes Leather, Tribal Fire, Folsom Fringe and more. Anyone that has learned from him knows his favorite words are "Practice! Practice! Practice!"

Bio current December 16, 2006

2008 Presentations:
"A" IS FOR ALPHA - with BootPig
Mmmm, but a poly family can cover every element of the Seven Deadly Sins. Alpha positions mean many things to many people. For some, it means primary partner or longest in service. For some it is a job description and the most qualified candidate holds this position in addition to other roles. An Alpha may or may not possess authority. It could be a "working" title, or an honorary word. Alpha roles in service can be challenging as you are charged with teaching and/or managing according to the Owner's vision, and not your own. Like any other job, there are tricks and challenges to successfully serving as an Alpha in heart and spirit, and not just with longevity. How to manage envy in others, or yourself? How to handle a higher level of accountability without Anger, Pride or Envy? How to ward off, or recover from, burnout? What are skills that an Alpha might need to possess or improve upon in order to serve in the position.

Since we talk about what we have experience with, this class will primarily focus on "family" structures in committed service relationships (Which is an all purpose way of including M/s, D/s, Daddy/boy, Dom/sub, Top/bottom, and other myriad arrangements).

LONG TERM SERVICE RELATIONSHIPS - Joys and Headspaces with BootPig
What are the joys of being in service? The little things that come forward each day and remind us that we're in the right place at the right time? What are the signs and markers that we've made a monumental decision in the path that we're living, and how do we receive the joys that service can bring to us? For many of us, there is a great deal of discussion about how to find a way into service and partner selection, but sometimes there isn't the discussion about life in service once those decisions have been made. What are the stages of faith and trust we go through? How about our methods for coping?

In long term service you might run across Envy, Pride, Anger, Gluttony, Lots and Lots of Lust, and even some Sloth on occasion…

The concepts of being in service are often limited to just partnered service, but there are those among us finding their joy through service to organizations, groups, the community as a whole. How does the single service-motivated person develop their service during their time without a partner? What about the grieving person that is not yet ready to partner but needs a place for expression of their being? Expressing service can be a singular focus on an individual, or a spiritual oneness with the universe. Finding the joy in every moment in service, including those tough, painful moments is an adventure unto itself, filled with opportunities for accountability, transparency and development. Reaching your potential while also experiencing the perfect joy of the moment.

WHOLE BODY SM – I want it all! with Bootpig
Why stop with backs and asses, breasts and balls? The whole body is a canvas for SM techniques that range from erotic to excruciating. This is a mixed bag of techniques for every area from tip of the head to toes of the feet, beginner to advanced. This is Lust and Gluttony defined, indulge in sensation on every bit of skin available to you. For those of you into long scenes, this helps extend time as you can work all over instead of using up one section of canvas and quitting. Mmmm, can you play with a collarbone? The back of a knee? The small of a back? An eyelash? You can. We'll encourage discussion, imagination, and innovation.

2007 Presentations:

Interrogation, Two Part Series - with Linda "BootPig" Hall
Where do your interrogation fantasies take you? Warden and Prisoner? Military Officer and Captured? Espionage and Double Agents? The inquisition? Almost all forms of SM can range from light to dark, but interrogation usually starts dark and goes darker.
It isn't for the faint of heart, isn't PC, and ranges from forbidding to stark terror. It dances far outside the realm of some popular acronyms and feeds on control and power. Blessed with the power to slide under your skin until the lines of what is real and not real blend. Interrogation becomes an adrenalin rush that is hard to beat.

Come on down and get a taste! Time constraints make this a demonstration and light instruction by no means a workshop that will leave you prepared to enter into this realm, but it may whet your appetite, answer some questions and the instructors will be open to further questions during the weekend, and afterwards via email or phone.

We'll be going over progression, physical techniques, safety, psychology and preparation (from the Top and the bottom). You just might find that coaxing, cajoling, forcing the answer out of someone turns you on, and for those of you on the bottom, you may find that postponing their experience by holding out the info as long as possible, is a sweet way to spend some time before you finally, inexorably, give in. And you will.

Come and join in this exploration. Bring your open mind, your questions, your concerns, and we'll work together to see how it suits you, or doesn't.

(Note: Attendance at Part one of Interrogation is required to attend part two.)

2006 Presentations:

Face Play: Where Vice Meets Vanity -with Linda "BootPig" Hall
Face Play enters an intriguing "taboo" area by engaging SM techniques above the collarbone. The edge of having an area of the body that is normally highly protected and rarely left vulnerable, the edge of wondering if anything will show the next day and wondering what people would think, what you would think, is a remarkable adrenalin rush. Face Play definitely enters the realm of the R.A.C.K. experience as primary concerns are reducing risk as much as possible while being highly aware of the increased risks associated with this area, and the delicious variety that one can enjoy. This is a play style that lends itself well to the limited budget -- and those with limited space as an intense Face Play scene can be created almost instantly with small tools and imaginative techniques.

Come learn, and experience the dynamics of playing above the collarbone: Facial percussion (Including open and closed hands), caning, flogging, piercing, pressure points, waxing and more will be discussed and demonstrated, with time for practice and personal interaction with the Instructors. This is a relatively advanced topic in many cases, and can be considered a form of edge play. Please be advised that this is not a forum for discussion on the sanity of practicing this type of play - but a safe and welcoming environment for those that wish to learn and explore the possibility of playing on this fringe of adrenalin. For those of you that have joined us before, you'll know that we're dedicated to personal experiences with people that attend our classes, and being sure you have the opportunity to ask as many questions as you need to. Please feel free to forward questions beforehand by email so we can be sure to address your personal concerns or interests. We can be reached at bob@whipmasterbob.com

Rumble in the Dungeon -with Linda "BootPig Hall
In many relationships, from casual to committed, a line is crossed when Play moves into a physical contact one-on-one style moment. From pushing to brawling, when play moves into the realm of both giving and receiving simultaneously, the outcomes can take many forms: Body Percussion including slaps and punches; Take-Downs from emotional take downs to physically restraining/relocating someone; Kicking or Trampling, and more. This class rolls several forms of play into a discussion, demo and workshop on physically interactive play. If you're interested in exploring some of this, please wear comfortable clothes that you can move in -- brawling is difficult in spiked heels and tight pants.

Yes. Interactive. The bottom is fighting back. Call it resistance. Call it rebellion. Call it good old-fashioned fisticuffs. Some might label it violent. Some might call it a workout. It can touch on buried issues; it can bring powerful energy to light and leave you stronger, and more able to face the issues in your life. It can leave partners even more deeply bonded.

For the Tops: Learn how to escalate physical play in a controlled manner. Learn how to work with your hands, body and feet and never touch a toybag, and yet both still be drenched in sweat, panting, and having the time of your life. Learn how to work with a bottom that is moving and reacting in unexpected (and occasionally painful) ways. Learn about potential emotional issues that may affect you in the course of playing this way. Safety precautions relevant to both sides of the equation will be discussed.

For the bottoms: Learn how to participate in play like this, and unleash the part of you that wants to play rough. Learn how to meld the parts of you that want to submit, and the parts of you that want to resist. Learn how to fight a "clean" fight. On a physical basis, learn how you can prepare your body for this type of play, and what you can do to reduce your chances of injury.

The dynamics of preparing for play like this, working through it, and then the potential issues that may come up afterwards will be discussed. Resistance-style play is not a beginning play style, nor is it really suited to "casual" play between strangers, in that situation, the potential for adrenaline overload and loss of control of the situation increases dramatically. In this type of play, there is a great deal of trust from both sides on how much is enough, what is considered "clean" fighting, what buttons can and cannot be pushed (from either side).

Singletails I - The Basics -with Linda "BootPig" Hall
Does the sound of a singletail send shivers down your spine? Or make your pulse quicken and your blood boil? Then this class is for you!!! From bare bones basics, to some more advanced techniques. This real world class will show you practical application for using a singletail in your scenes. From energy work and sensual wraps binding you to each other, to marks and cuts and the artistry behind the whip. This is a wonderful place for both admirers of the singletail, and those who fear it for unknown reasons. For many people, the singletail seems too intense of an experience, but a singletail in the right hands, with a bottom in the right space -- can cover every nuance from sensual kisses and laps at the skin, to intense fires on the skin. If you have a curiosity about this experience, come visit with us. If you fear the unknown, come visit us and have an opportunity to ask, touch, watch -- and if your heart takes you there, experience. If you adore these sensual, writhing creatures, do come share your passion with us.

Safety, whip anatomy, whip care, basic throws and practice techniques, will also be discussed in this hands-on class. For those on the receiving end, we will also be discussing preparation, mind set, and physical presence. This class covers the full experience from both ends of the whip. Novices, and advanced players alike, will benefit from this hands-on workshop. Please bring your favorite whips for practice time.

Singletails II -with Linda "BootPig" Hall
A little More This class picks up where the first one leaves off, moving into more advanced scene usage (unrestrained bottom in motion?), improved targeting and technique, compensating for space limitations, and more. Plan to get some time with your whips sharing your skill level and working on specific areas you want to improve. Beginners are welcome in this class though it will not go through the basics in the first level.