The BOE Presents: Self Defense with Jordan Bonner

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Self Defense with Jordan Bonner

We strive to present a self-defense program that focuses on the needs of the LGBTQ+ community. We offer practical advice in navigating violent situations that happen every day. This includes both practical knowledge of self-defense and what to do before and after a conflict arises. We will discuss how to de-escalate a situation whenever possible and demonstrate how to respond legally when a situation becomes heated past the point of talk.

We will start class with a discussion and instruction on the practical and social issues surrounding self-defense. Next Jordan will demonstrate new techniques to respond to physical violence. The last part of class will allow time to practice and perfect those techniques.

Jordan Bonner began studying self-defense and martial arts in Fall 2014; by Winter 2015, he had become a pupil of Dallo Martial Arts in Michigan. Here, he studied a plethora of martial arts ranging from Western Boxing, Wing Chun, and Muay Thai to various Southeast Asian weaponry disciplines, including Filipino Kali and Silat.

Through four years of training under Sifu Dallo and additional tutelage under such masters as Dan Inosanto and Francis Fong, Mr. Bonner has been able to explore the methods of over a dozen martial arts and identify those common elements most practical to the personal defensive needs of most civilians.

Mr. Bonner has been openly gay since 2013 and began attending MIR in 2015. It is his goal to act as an ambassador of practical self-defense to the queer community and promote a safer world for all minority groups through education and empowerment.


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The BOE Presents: Cold Branding and Micro Branding with MestreDaDor

Cold Branding and Micro Branding

Brands can be symbolic, they can mark your property, show who’s property you are, or they can be just for fun. This class will focus on cold branding and micro branding. These are two of the less extreme forms of branding that are becoming more and more popular. You will learn tools and techniques you’ll need to leave your mark on someone. There will be a chance to try a cold brand after the class if you’d like see what it’s like for yourself.

MestreDaDor has had a lifelong passion for painting pictures with pain. About ten years ago he started exploring the public scene in Ohio and Michigan attending events, classes, and parties – he hasn’t slowed down since. These days one of his primary interests is coming up with new ways of leaving lasting artwork on those adventurous souls looking to decorate their bodies.

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The BOE Presents: Meet the Candidates “ It’s time to meet the Candidates”

Our annual Board of Directors election will be happening during February and March 2019, by mail. This forum is an opportunity for members to meet our candidates for election and ask them questions about their vision and goals for their Director term, if elected.

YAY DEMOCRACY!!!

The BOE is run by a Board of 7 volunteer directors who are elected by the BOE members. Each director serves a term of two years. Their primary task is to allocate and utilize the resources of the organization. BOE members may take questions, suggestions or concerns to their Directors.

Board of Education (also referred to as “the BOE”) is a not-for-profit organization which is a support, educational, and social group for adults who share similar interests. Board of Education is a diverse group, open to those of any orientation. It is our goal to provide a comfortable, safe, and discreet environment to share, learn, and belong.

The purpose of the BOE shall be to provide education, social, and recreational activities, lectures, demonstrations, workshops, conferences, meetings, written materials, and electronic access in order to: provide skills and technique training and speaker training; to promote the practice of safe, sane, and consensual activities in personal relationships; to promote safe sex practices, provide HIV, CPR, and First Aid education; to raise funds for the work of the BOE and for charitable organizations; to foster interaction among the heterosexual, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered communities; and to conduct any lawful business and engage in any lawful act or activity consistent with Federal and State law

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The BOE February Play Party & Rough Body Class “ For BOE Members and their guests”

✴You must RSVP via personal message to attend this event.✴

RSVPing on this event page does not guarantee you admission.

Class begins at 6:30 and runs until 7:30 or 8:00 depending on the presenter and topic. After class, give us a few minutes to tear down the chairs and get the dungeon in order, then the party will begin!


How to RSVP

You must be a current BOE member in order to RSVP.

You MUST RSVP to one of the hosts listed below:

SuperSubtle

_trollop_ or

TheMtnLioness

Once you have messaged a host you will be added to the Party roster and sent a confirmation message giving you the details. You must be on this roster to be allowed into the party. If your name is not listed on the roster, we will turn you away at the door.


What does it cost?

Admission to the party is $15.00 for members and $20.00 for guests of members. All Attendees to this party must provide a driver’s license or state ID. Members must also show their membership card. You WILL be required to sign a waiver upon entry. There are no exceptions to these requirements.

If you are a card-carrying member of the BOE you may bring up to two guests. Don’t forget to RSVP for your guests.
You will be responsible for your guests. Please plan to arrive and leave with them. Our preference is to also send them a copy of the BOE confirmation message, so please supply their Fetlife name when RSVPing for them if they have one. If they are not on Fetlife YOU are responsible for ensuring they know and understand the rules. The great news is, if as a member, you bring two guests, you get into the party for FREE. Membership has its privileges!


We Love our Volunteers!

Want to save some $$$? We always need volunteers to help at the party. Please contact _trollop_ to volunteer. You DO NOT have to be a member to volunteer. Volunteer opportunities include:

  • Door Help
  • DM
  • Set up/Tear Down
  • Parking Attendant

Food and Drink….

There will be food and snacks to keep your energy up. We will also supply water. If you prefer to drink some other beverage please BYO. Be aware ALCOHOL is NOT allowed at a BOE party. Alcohol is not a BYO option, BYO is referring to some type of non-alcoholic water alternative.


So what’s the class?

Rough Body Play 301: Intermediate subject control

You have attended some classes and can win your take downs, but you are looking for an easier time of it. You want to feel more in control and expand your toolbox for causing delicious squeals and predicaments with your hands. Or you are a bottom who is looking to eel more effectively and need to know what is coming.

Ice Bear has been taught and then certified by the government to teach how to force compliance in a quick and efficient method. Join him and his partners as he teaches beyond basic joint locks, pressure points, and takedown moves. Come see if his partner is able to “earn” some unnecessary roughness before she goes down repeatedly.

This class is best with a partner although Boundfate is gleefully willing to let people practice on her. Physical moves are best learned with repetition and there will be time given to practice standing moves for those with partners to practice on.

Ice Bear and Boundfate have been part of the kink scene for over the decade. With a background in the national guard as an MP and in law enforcement Ice Bear has been teaching self defense and subject control in some form or another for over 20 years. He is a big fan of brats and enjoys predicament compliance


What if I want to attend but I’m NOT a BOE member?

Well, the first question is why the heck aren’t you a member? I mean seriously!? We are the longest running weekly educational based kink organization in Michigan. You should check out our website. Educated kink is SEXY.

Back to your question. If you are not a current BOE member feel free to attend any one of our Tuesday night classes or social events and we will introduce you to one of our wonderful membership committee representatives who can answer all of your questions and get you signed up. It’s super simple, and mostly painless. You can find more info about becoming a member here.


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The BOE Presents: Cigars and Cigar Play 101 with -Willie-

Cigars and Cigar Play 101

Are you clueless about cigars and cigar play, but have an interest in exploring the area? Do you enjoy the smell of gently wafting cigar smoke? Do you find cigars disgusting, but also enjoy humiliation play? Do you want to serve your dominant by providing cigar service? Do you want to build up your cigar knowledge so you feel comfortable at a cigar event or accepting cigar service? Do you enjoy the curling movement of smoke? Do you fear and enjoy the slow movement of a burning ember as it moves toward your sensitive areas? If you answered yes to any of those questions you might enjoy this class.

This class is a 101 level class in Cigars and Cigar Play. It is intended to introduce you to the basic information about cigars to make you comfortable discussing them, smoking them, or providing cigar service. After this class you should be able to comfortably walk into a cigar store and pick out a cigar to smoke or serve to another. We will also discuss ways to do kinky things with cigars. Ways to incorporate cigars into fear play, humiliation play, or just ways to enjoy playing with smoke.

-Willie- has been smoking cigars on and off for a very long time. However, a couple years ago he delved into the world of cigars and cigar play deeply. He is a host of the local cigar munch, “The Herf.” He has a deep appreciation for the world of smoky goodness and looks forward to helping you find your way through the dimly lit and smoky room that is cigar play.


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The BOE Presents: Electric Avenue with SUMW

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SUMW has been in the lifestyle for 8-ish years, and has been wielding a violet wand for nearly the entire time, having been introduced to and mentored about it by SirGary so many years ago.

This class aims to make the wand less scary for some and more scary for others, depending on what side of the slash you’re on. This tool has the capability to be a versatile implement; let’s see how many ways we can come up with to torture our bottoms! 😉

I’ll also be comparing the benefits and drawbacks of a cheaper Chineseium wand, as well as touching on TENS unit style e-stim.

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