In Japan on Aikido tour until ANZAC day

Hi A/all!

I have been so god darn busy in the last 4wks with My "Sydney Ms Leather 2012" title and traveling to San Francisco to compete in the "International Ms Leather" contest that I've simply not had the chance to blog!

As of the 9th April I'm taking a well deserved 2wk holiday in My favourite country, Japan! I'll be travelling around the country for an Aikido tour, the tour that was originally planned last year in Feb 2011 but was postponed because of the Fukushima tsunami.

My next two weeks in Japan...

I'll be waking up to 6am weapons training on the beach, getting onto the mat in some of the many historical dojos in different cities and enjoy - more than likey - only scattered web access!

For those who contact Me during this time, please know I'm attending My inbox as best I can during My holiday but will not be available on My phone. I will attempt to return your emails withing 48hrs of contact, but please expect delays!

My dates are as follows:

In Japan from Monday 9th April - attending My inbox, not attending My phone

In Sydney for sessions from Thursday 26th April 10am, inbox and phone resume as per usual

See you all on the other side of My wonderful martial arts holiday!

Best,

MT

Presenting at Sydney Xplore Festival over Easter

Hi E/everyone!

After I jet back into the country from San Francisco I'll be looking forward to the next thing on My dancecard - presenting two workshops at the Sydney Xplore Festival this Easter!

Click thru here to go to the Xplore site...

If you haven't heard about this benchmark festival, here's a couple of words from the it's convenor, Dr Peter Banki;

"Xplore is a three-day event on creative sexuality, BDSM, tantra, ritual and other body practices. Delve into new found pleasures by joining us.

Xplore offers more than 40 workshops and performances, bringing together a highly developed interest in the body and different aspects and variations of sexuality.

Xplore is hosted by international and local presenters, most of whom are professional artists, dancers, choreographers and/or scholars. There will be workshops with Hajime Kinoko, (one of the world's most dazzling Shibari artists), Tristan Taormino (best-selling author, sex educator and feminist pornographer) and Annetta Luce (dancer, choreographer extraordinaire). The festival culminates in all night Berlin-style party called "The Aristocracy of Desire".

Xplore presents workshops which will give you the chance to have new experiences, rather than only discussions or demonstrations. These experiences are as varied as sexuality itself. Some are therapeutic in nature, some emerge from aesthetic intentions, others are spiritual quests or searches for the borderline. Their common ground is playfulness, communication, creativity and expansion beyond traditional relationships. They represent a different sexual culture.

Above all, Xplore wishes to bring together those who think and love unconventionally. To share and to learn."

I missed the inagural festival last year due to prior commitments but this time, going on the success of last year, I was happy to offer My skills to the community!

I'm presenting workshops on "CBT: women on men", and "Latex: The initiation"! I'm really looking forward to the rubber workshop as I have not presented it before and am VERY eager (as you may imagine) to impart some of My love of latex to the workshop attendants!

Image courtesy of Kinoko Hajime

I'm personally really looking forward to reacquainting with a certain person from Japan too - the really cool and immensely talented Kinoko Hajime! I've had the pleasure of attending a couple of his workshops in Melbourne and look forward to downing tools and rocking up to his workshops as a student! I'm sure I'll see him do some amazing things! Above is a taste of his truly unique rope style...

After I return from Japan - see My next blog posting, I'll be covering the festival for Tony Mitchell's "thefetishistas.com" too! I'll look forward to informing the rest of the kink world on yet another amazing happening down here in Sydney town. Stay tuned, I'll let you know when we publish the article.

I hope some of those who I'm familiar with in a professional session context can make it to what should be an amazing experience!

Best,

MT

Back from SF 4th April, but in the meantime...

Hi A/all!

Right now I'm in San Francisco representing Australia competeing for the "International Ms Leather" title and I'm sure you're all missing Me in My leathery glory while I'm bringing it over here in the USA! So...

...enjoy this coverage of Me as the new "Sydney Ms Leather 2012" title holder in local street magazine "SX"! you'll be able to find your copy on the street, in you local newsagent or around Oxford St.

As per usual, the photographic credits go to Lucas Messerer from soulfocusstudio.net! This particular shoot is one of the best we ever did and a personal favourite! Look at the colour in that leather!

Can I congratulate Luke on his first ever cover? Today, Sydney - tomorrow the world, mate!

Enjoy the view - until My return!

MT

Available on Sunday for the next 2wks!

"San Francisco, open your golden gates..!"

Hi A/all!

Due to the fact I'll be in San Franciso from Mon 26th March until 2nd April for the International Ms Leather competition, I'm choosing to take on sessions on Sunday for the next two weeks only.

I'll be available on My phone as per My usual availabilities - from 10am to 9pm - but please do advise Me of your interest to meet as early as you can as I'll turn My phone off from 7pm if not busy with sessions.

Best - at My very busiest!

MT

I've been awarded "Sydney Ms Leather 2012"!

Hi E/everyone!

Something very special happened last Sunday 19th Feb… If one would ever want "the nod" from the local community, one would surely respect the title I've been honoured with...

I have been awarded "Sydney Ms Leather 2012"!

Sydney Ms Leather & Sydney Mr Leather 2012, shot by Rod Spark

I'm so honoured to have been recognized in this way by My local community! It was such a surprise to receive this award after spending only a few years in the Sydney community. I look forward to representing our diverse GLBTIQ (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex and Queer) Leather community and assisting in any way I can to contribute in the capacity of My role. 

I had no expectations when competing and was simply proud to stand next to other people I've such respect for, consider as mentors and am blessed to call friends - forget being chosen from amongst them as a representative.

The competition was a day long contest with contestants appearing in front of a panel of six judges from Sydney Leather Pride Association (SLPA), Dykes on Bikes (DOB), The Oxford Hotel, the reigning "Mr Leather Australia & NZ", et al. Both male and female contestants strutted their stuff for a chance to win the title.

Contestants for Sydney Mr & Ms Leather 2012, shot by Rod Spark

Check the shots of all of us in our finest!

We had to appear in a choice of three leather outfits - casual, cruise wear and formal. We answered random questions, asked to described our ultimate sexual fantasy and make a short speech about a topic of our choice. I wore My favourite laced on leather jeans and vintage hobnail boots, full military leathers complete with jodhpurs, equestrian boots and Airforce cap, then finally custom-made corsetry, custom made gloves, Muir cap, 9" heel LSB custom made boots with Spanish black steel spurs!

The most daunting component of My role is surely traveling to San Fran at the end of March to represent Australia at "International Ms Leather 2012". I will be the FIRST EVER woman sent from Australia to attend an international fetish competition of this ilk. Wow!

Click thru to view the IMsL website...

I'll keep you updated here of My progress towards SF! I now need to prepare Myself for the contest where I'll strut, answer questions ad libitum, make a speech AND also act out My ultimate sexual fantasy on stage in 4mins. (!!!) Quite a tall order after a 20hr intercontinental flight! I shudder at the thought of the overweight baggage I'll be carrying! ;)

I'd like to personally congratulate each of the other competitors in the women's heat, including Angie Demaskau and Ana Wojek who took 1st runner up and 2nd runner up respectively. Looking at the field of competitors, we'd have been well represented in San Fran and locally throughout the year, regardless of who actually took home the title! Well done also to the fab Dick Savvy who took out the title of "Sydney Mr Leather".

Shot by Rod Spark

One thing beyond doubt it the amazing amount of effort that went into organising this event. I'd personally like to congratulate Sydney Leather Pride Association, Dykes on Bikes, The Oxford Hotel and all our judges for the event in staging and sponsoring the competition. The turn out from the public was overwhelming too, with The Oxford Hotel literally packed out! Thanks to all who turned up in leather, rubber or other to the event.

Check out the write up in the Sydney Star Observer here...

Click thru to the SSO article on IMsL 2012...

I'd also like to thank My sponsor Eagle Leather for supporting Me in the international competition in SF! Cheers boys!

Click thru to go My sponsor's site...

I'll look forward to stepping to the challenges of My role over the next year in effort to give back some of what I've received from My community in Sydney. Thank you!

My very best, always! 

MT