Frank T. Khani and Sheila Crux Return for Five Workshops!

We're proud to announce the overdue return of Frank T. Khani and Sheila Crux to present five classes in Melbourne sponsored by Eagle Leather! With a refreshingly interesting set of topics, these summer classes are sure to be a massive hit.

All of the feedback from attendees of their first Melbourne tour with Eagle Leather in 2015 was absolutely incredible, with many happy participants saying the classes were total game changers! One venue owner who holds regular weekly workshops even said the Play Fighting class was one of the best classes he had ever seen presented at his venue.

Don't miss out on a unique opportunity to learn from these two pioneers of rough body play and challenge your comfort zone to learn something new and intriguing.

About Frank and Sheila

Frank is a kinky German self-defense teacher who has been practicing various martial arts since 1984. With Playfighting and Rough Body Play, he has developed his own unique approach to combining his passion for martial arts with playful fighting.

Austrian Sheila, Frank's partner in crime, has a diverse bodywork background – she practices Shiatsu, breath work, dance, martial arts and is a contact communication trainer. She co-organizes the Xplore Vienna Festival and is a restless adventurer with body and soul.

Frank and Sheila have two decades of experience with BDSM under their belt and have presented their entertaining and educational hands-on workshops on Playfighting, Rough Body Play, Water Wrestling, Dominance, and Breath Control all over Europe and Australia.

Workshops

For more information about any of the classes, click on the links below!

Play Fighting Workshop

Date and Time: 12:00pm, Saturday 21st January
Venue: Pulse, Ground Floor, 1 Pitt Street, Brunswick, 3056

Fighting is energetic, dynamic, honest, and liberating. Playfighting retains these qualities without the destructive aspects of real fighting – and adds fun and joy. Imagine puppies playfully fighting and you have a good idea of what playfighting is all about. It’s not about winning or losing, but about frolicking and having fun together.

Playfighting allows us to feel our strength and our partner’s strength, experiencing our physicality in a uniquely exhilarating way. It opens up a safe space to explore issues, situations, and feelings that might otherwise remain unexamined.

In this workshop, Frank and Sheila will create a cosy and friendly atmosphere and provide extensive safety guidelines to inspire you to fight playfully and enjoy this new way of connecting.

This seminar/workshop is limited to 30 people; bookings are required. The session lasts approximately 3 hours.

Female Domination Workshop

Date and Time: 4:00pm, Saturday 21st January
Venue: Pulse, Ground Floor, 1 Pitt Street, Brunswick, 3056

A common phenomenon for active players is being the "top on demand," where the scene is largely determined by the wishes of the passive player(s). While fulfilling a partner’s desires is important, a scene can benefit when the active part leads and does exactly what they want.

This workshop addresses questions such as:

• What are our own desires and fantasies as tops?
• How do we unbury our own wishes?
• How do we act out our desires for the benefit of both ourselves and our partners?
• How do we escape the "pressure to perform"?
• How do we handle breaks, uneasy feelings, or mismatched compatibility?

While offering practical advice on BDSM techniques, the main focus is on developing playful scenarios and experimenting with exercises step by step. Use this space to leave your comfort zone, try that dream scene, or explore different roles.

This seminar/workshop is limited to 30 people; bookings are required. The session lasts approximately 3 hours.

Rough Body Play Workshop

Date and Time: 5:00pm, Sunday 22nd January
Venue: Pulse, Ground Floor, 1 Pitt Street, Brunswick, 3056

Subjugation scenarios are among the most widespread erotic fantasies, yet few act on them to create real-life, sensual experiences. The uncertainty of how to realize such scenarios safely and consensually often holds people back.

Rough Body Play is a direct physical manifestation of BDSM that focuses on dominance through body language and physicality rather than relying solely on tools or toys. Frank and Sheila blend martial arts, playful fighting, and BDSM to transform these concepts into an art of pleasure and kink.

Topics include body language, forms of resistance, holds and grappling, hair pulling, controlled fist use, guiding a partner safely to the ground, kicking, and the use of “stylistically appropriate” tools.

This hands-on workshop provides essential know-how for safe subjugation games, creating a protected space to experiment with your fantasies.

This seminar/workshop is limited to 30 people; bookings are required. The session runs approximately 4-5 hours.

Erotic Interrogation Workshop

Date and Time: 7:00pm, Monday 23rd January
Venue: Pulse, Ground Floor, 1 Pitt Street, Brunswick, 3056

Interrogation play isn’t just about extracting a secret—it’s about exploring the interplay between power and powerlessness. The desire to uncover a secret shapes the scenario rather than serving as the ultimate goal.

In this workshop, you’ll learn techniques to build pressure or create confusion, explore body language, facial expressions, positioning, and physical contact. The classical interrogation scenario presented is just one of many possibilities.

This seminar/workshop is limited to 30 people; bookings are required. The session lasts approximately 3 hours.

Hold Me Tight Workshop

Date and Time: 7:00pm, Tuesday 24th January
Venue: Pulse, Ground Floor, 1 Pitt Street, Brunswick, 3056

Holding is an integral part of many physical interactions and can generate intense emotions and sensations. Yet few recognize the special skills involved in holding a partner in a way that creates an enjoyable experience.

In this workshop, Frank and Sheila will explore the flexible, measured exchange of strength and connection. They will help you discover not only how to hold someone, but also how to ensure that your hold meets your partner’s needs and desires at that moment. Beyond standard hugs, you'll experiment with a range of holding techniques—from caring, protective embraces to playful martial grappling.

Drawing inspiration from play fighting and martial arts, this workshop explores the full spectrum of holding techniques.

This seminar/workshop is limited to 30 people; bookings are required. The session lasts approximately 3 hours.