Flogger types, whip fundamentals, safe zones, and technique development.

Equipment to Bring

Category	Items	Qty
Suede Floggers	Beginner-weight, soft falls	6
Leather Floggers	Medium-weight, varied fall length	4
Rubber Floggers	Heavy thud, stingy options	3
Signal Whips	Short, beginner-friendly	4
Dragon Tails	For demonstration	2
Targets	Strike pads, practice pillows	6 sets
Safety	First aid kit, ice packs, arnica	1 set

Class Flow

Phase 1 — Welcome & Safety (15 min)

• Wall chart review — green, yellow, red zones
• Quiz: Point to 3 danger zones on mannequin
• First aid kit and ice pack locations confirmed

Phase 2 — Instructor Demo (20 min)

• All floggers laid out by material — thud vs. sting explained
• Instructor demo: forehand, backhand, figure-8 technique
• Signal whip safety — minimum distance, cracker awareness

Phase 3 — Guided Practice (40 min)

• Self-test: Light tap on own thigh with each material
• Mirror practice: 5 minutes per flogger technique on pillows
• Accuracy drill: hit numbered targets in sequence
• Solo whip practice: Forward cast onto target pad (no partner)

Phase 4 — Station Rotation (40 min)

• Station A: Suede floggers — soft sensation, beginner technique
• Station B: Leather floggers — medium weight, fall length variation
• Station C: Rubber floggers — thud and sting comparison
• Station D: Signal whips — forward cast practice on target pads

Phase 5 — Open Practice (30 min)

• Partner practice: clothed, safe zones only (upper back)
• Exercise: 1-10 intensity scale — receiver calls out perceived level
• Instructor rotates with individual feedback

Phase 6 — Debrief & Q&A (15 min)

• Mark assessment — what's normal, what's not
• Aftercare for impact play
• Take-home reference cards distributed

📹 Companion Videos

Video	Duration	Description
Safe Zones for Impact Play	8 min	Anatomy overview — where to hit and where never to hit.
Flogger Materials Compared	10 min	Suede, leather, rubber — sensation, weight, and use cases.
Basic Flogger Technique	12 min	Forehand, backhand, and figure-8 with rhythm exercises.
Signal Whip Safety	10 min	Safe distance, forward cast technique, and cracker awareness.
Reading Impact Marks	8 min	Normal bruising vs. concerning marks and when to apply aftercare.

Precision implements — riding crops, canes of all materials, accuracy, and intensity control.

Equipment to Bring

Category	Items	Qty
Canes	Rattan, bamboo, delrin, acrylic	4 each
Crops	Classic, wide leather, bat-style	4 each
Target Surfaces	Marked mannequin, thigh pads	4
Measurement	Rulers for spacing practice	4

Class Flow

Phase 1 — Welcome & Safety (15 min)

• Safe zone review for precision implements
• All canes on table — handle each, feel flex
• Self-test: Light tap on own thigh to feel material difference

Phase 2 — Instructor Demo (20 min)

• Cane materials compared: rattan, bamboo, delrin, acrylic
• Riding crop techniques: snap vs. thud demonstration
• Precision targeting and spacing demonstrated

Phase 3 — Guided Practice (40 min)

• Precision drills on targets:

Drill	Description	Success Metric
Target Practice	Hit numbered targets in sequence	5 in a row
Spacing	Even parallel lines on mannequin	Consistent 1" gaps
Intensity Control	Demonstrate 1-10 scale	Partner identifies level ±1

• Exercise: Trace patterns with crop tip on practice surface

Phase 4 — Station Rotation (45 min)

• Station A: Rattan & bamboo canes — flex and natural feel
• Station B: Delrin & acrylic canes — precision and consistency
• Station C: Riding crops — snap vs. thud, pattern work
• Station D: Intensity calibration — partner identifies level ±1

Phase 5 — Open Practice (30 min)

• Supervised partner practice: padded surfaces first, then optional clothed safe zones
• Instructor rotates with individual feedback

Phase 6 — Debrief & Q&A (15 min)

• Discipline scenes vs. sensation scenes
• Cane care and inspection for splinters
• Take-home reference cards distributed

📹 Companion Videos

Video	Duration	Description
Cane Materials Compared	10 min	Rattan, bamboo, delrin, acrylic — flex, weight, and sensation.
Precision Target Practice	12 min	Accuracy drills and spacing techniques for canes.
Riding Crop Mastery	10 min	Snap vs. thud, pattern work, and creative crop use.
Intensity Calibration	8 min	Developing consistent intensity on a 1-10 scale.

Paddles, hammers, mallets & 2x4s — thuddy impact, surface area, and safety.

Equipment to Bring

Category	Items	Qty
Paddles	Leather, wood, silicone, acrylic	4 each
Hammers	Rubber mallet, small leather-wrapped	4 each
2x4 Paddles	Leather-wrapped wooden paddle	4
Targets	Practice pads, pillows	6

Class Flow

Phase 1 — Welcome & Safety (10 min)

• Safe zones review for broad-surface impact
• Surface area and force relationship explained

Phase 2 — Instructor Demo (20 min)

• Broad paddle vs. narrow: how surface area affects sensation
• Self-test: Open palm vs. two-finger tap on own thigh
• Swing mechanics demo: wrist snap vs. full arm

Phase 3 — Guided Practice (30 min)

• Handle all paddle types — feel weight and balance
• Practice swing mechanics on pillows/strike pads
• Wrist snap vs. full arm technique refinement

Phase 4 — Station Rotation (45 min)

• Station A: Leather paddles — weight and swing
• Station B: Wood paddles — control and thud
• Station C: Silicone paddles — sting factor
• Station D: Heavy implements (mallets, 2x4s) — demo only first

Phase 5 — Open Practice (25 min)

• Partner practice: Clothed, buttocks only, intensity negotiation
• Practice warm-up progression: light → medium → heavy
• Instructor circulates with personalized feedback

Phase 6 — Debrief & Q&A (15 min)

• When heavy implements are appropriate
• Warm-up progression in scenes
• Take-home reference cards distributed

📹 Companion Videos

Video	Duration	Description
Paddle Types & Selection	10 min	Leather, wood, silicone — how material and size change sensation.
Swing Mechanics	8 min	Wrist snap vs. full arm, follow-through, and controlling force.
Heavy Impact Safety	10 min	When and how to safely use mallets, 2x4s, and heavy paddles.
Warm-Up Progression	8 min	Building intensity gradually in an impact scene.

Scratchers, candles, vampire gloves & Wartenberg wheels — temperature, texture, and sensory exploration.

Equipment to Bring

Category	Items	Qty
Wartenberg Wheels	Single, double, multi-row	4 each
Scratchers	Metal claws, textured gloves	6
Vampire Gloves	Spiked leather	4 pairs
Candles	Low-temp massage candles, paraffin	8
Temperature	Metal toys, ice trays, warm water bath	6 sets
Safety	Burn kit, instant cold packs	2 sets

Class Flow

Phase 1 — Welcome & Safety (15 min)

• How skin receptors respond to pressure, temperature, and sharpness
• Pain vs. sensation spectrum discussion
• Wax safety: NEVER beeswax, burn kit location confirmed

Phase 2 — Instructor Demo (20 min)

• Wartenberg wheel pressure & speed variations
• Temperature tools: metal toys from ice and warm water
• Wax drip distance demo — massage candle vs. paraffin comparison
• Vampire gloves and scratchers overview

Phase 3 — Guided Practice (30 min)

• Wartenberg wheel on own arm, then partner's back (clothed)
• Temperature testing on inside of wrist
• Everyone tries: Safe wax temperature vs. too hot
• Wax practice on foil first, then optional arm test

Phase 4 — Station Rotation (60 min) — 12 min each

Station	Focus	Activity
A: Wartenberg Wheels	Pressure & speed	Practice on own arm, then partner's back (clothed)
B: Temperature	Hot/cold contrast	Alternate metal toys from ice and warm water
C: Wax Play	Safe drip distance	Practice on foil first, then optional arm test
D: Scratchers/Gloves	Texture variety	Blindfolded partner identifies tool being used
E: Combined	Layering	Mix impact + temperature on pillow/mannequin

Phase 5 — Open Practice (25 min)

• Combine preferred sensation tools freely
• Wax removal techniques practice
• Blindfolded partner exercises with instructor support

Phase 6 — Debrief & Q&A (15 min)

• Wax removal techniques review
• Sensation overload recognition
• Take-home reference cards distributed

📹 Companion Videos

Video	Duration	Description
Wartenberg Wheel Mastery	10 min	Pressure control, speed variations, and creating patterns.
Wax Play Safety	12 min	Candle types, temperature testing, drip distance, and removal.
Temperature Play Fundamentals	10 min	Ice, heated metal, and contrast techniques for maximum effect.
Vampire Gloves & Scratchers	8 min	Pressure control with sharp tools and safe zones for scratching.