Very thoughtfully designed and well constructed product, shipped very quickly to me (even on the other side of the world!) with clear and easy to follow assembly instructions. Took less then an ho... See more
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It's a neat concept but poorly implemented. The zippers are fragile and quick to jam/break. The internal "skeleton" is not held in place no matter how full you stuff it, so the joint positions shift... See more
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I really like this product! It’s been super helpful for practicing on my own, especially when I don’t have someone to tie with. I’ve been able to learn so much faster because I can try things out when... See more
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I loved how easy it was to set everything up and prepare the doll. I really was looking forward to my first session and it absolutely amazed me how realistic it is. I really like the quality as it see... See more
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Dojo Dolls makes realistic practice dolls designed for shibari. Our dolls give practitioners a safe and practical way to improve their skills, with a human-like feel and structure that mannequins can’t match.
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It's a neat concept but poorly implemented. The zippers are fragile and quick to jam/break. The internal "skeleton" is not held in place no matter how full you stuff it, so the joint positions shift around and need to constantly be fixed, which means opening the zippers and eventually breaking them.
I broke the zippers before I even finished stuffing the thing. It's worth maybe 50$ USD but certainly not the 150$ it sells for.
29 June 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from Dojodolls
Hi Blossom,
Thank you for your honest feedback - I’m sorry to hear about your experience. Regarding the skeleton, we’ve found that it stays in place well when filled properly, and many customers (myself included) use the doll regularly without that issue. Did you use polyester fiberfill as recommended?
As for the zipper breaking, that’s definitely not supposed to happen, and I apologize for the trouble. If you haven’t already, please reach out to our customer service so we can arrange a replacement.
Also, just a reminder: we offer a 30-day satisfaction guarantee. So if you’re genuinely not satisfied, you’re always welcome to return the doll for a refund.
In terms of value, we do our best to offer a fair price and keep the product accessible. Selling it at $50 would actually mean a loss on every order, which wouldn’t be sustainable. That said, we genuinely appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, and we’re happy to help if you’d like support with your doll.
Best,
Frederik
Dojo Doll
Very thoughtfully designed and well constructed product, shipped very quickly to me (even on the other side of the world!) with clear and easy to follow assembly instructions.
Took less then an hour to have ready for practice.
Fantastic tool for riggers as you can practice again and again and again without fatiguing a human model, while still mimicking lifelike characteristics to allow you to practice tensions.
Highly recommended 👍🏻
13 May 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from Dojodolls
Thank you for the thoughtful and detailed review! We're so glad the doll arrived quickly and that the setup was smooth. It means a lot to hear it's proving useful for repeated practice while still feeling realistic - exactly what we aimed for. Thanks again for the recommendation and support!
-The Dojo Dolls Team
Great product for training
I was skeptical when I saw the doll online but decided to try it. It’s great, and I’m advancing my skills much faster now. Would definitely recommend it!
11 May 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from Dojodolls
Hi Lot,
Thank you so much for the great review! We're really glad you gave the doll a chance and even happier to hear it's helping you advance your skills faster. That’s exactly what we hoped for when we created it. Appreciate the recommendation!
-The Dojo Dolls Team
Fast delivery and good product
1 May 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from Dojodolls
Thank you so much for your review!
We’re glad to hear the delivery was fast and that you're happy with the product. If you ever have questions or feedback down the line, we’re always here to help.
Best,
Lisa from Dojo Dolls
Very disappointing
I didn’t have high expectations, but I’m still disappointed. The lack of demonstration videos on the website should have been a red flag. The skeletal structure is completely useless since it doesn’t hold the position you put it in. The value for money is very disappointing—it’s far too expensive for what it is, especially considering that you have to buy the doll’s stuffing separately.
4 February 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from Dojodolls
Hi Vincent,
I’m very sorry to hear that you’re not satisfied with your purchase. First and foremost, we don’t consider the skeletal structure useless just because it doesn’t lock in place. Nowhere do we advertise that it holds rigid positions. The design features elastic wiring, which provides a slight pull but remains flexible and easy to work with. Many of our customers, as well as ourselves, use it regularly and find it effective for practice.
Regarding value for money, we actually consider this a much better investment than a mannequin, which can cost the same or more while being far less efficient for practice. Our shibari dolls are designed specifically for training, making them a more suitable tool for learning and improving technique.
That being said, we do offer a 30-day satisfaction guarantee, so if you were unhappy with the product, we would have gladly processed a return and refund had you reached out.
Best,
Lisa
Dojo Dolls
No warning that the raw edges of "bone…
No warning that the raw edges of "bone structure" sheds fiberglass. Have shards stuck in my hands and no recommendations for how much filling is needed. No instructions or even a note included
10 January 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from Dojodolls
Hi Kit,
We’re deeply sorry to hear about your experience—this is absolutely not what we want for our customers. Regarding the instructions, an email should have been sent to you upon your purchase. If you didn’t receive it, please check your spam folder, and if it’s not there, it could have been a technical mistake on our end, which we sincerely apologize for.
As for the sharp edges, we are aware of this issue and are actively working on resolving it. In the instructions, we do recommend using gloves when handling the “bone structure” to avoid any risk of splinters.
As for the filling, detailed information is included in the instruction email and is also available in the FAQ section on our homepage.
Thank you for your honest feedback—it’s incredibly valuable to us as we work to improve. If there’s anything else we can do to make this right, please don’t hesitate to let us know.
Best regards,
Lisa
Reply from Dojodolls
Thank you for your review! We're glad you enjoyed the dolls and appreciate your recommendation!
Perfect Shibari tool
This is exactly what I was looking for. It's easy to stuff and the height of a person. Very soft and even has a mouth.
6 September 2024
Reply from Dojodolls
Thank you for your great review! We're happy to hear the shibari doll is exactly what you were looking for. Enjoy your practice, and feel free to reach out if you need anything!
I use this doll every day and love it.
I use this doll every day and love it.
15 September 2024
Unprompted review
Reply from Dojodolls
Thank you so much for the feedback! We're thrilled to hear you're using the doll every day and loving it. It's great to know it's been such a valuable tool for your practice!
I really like this product!
I really like this product! It’s been super helpful for practicing on my own, especially when I don’t have someone to tie with. I’ve been able to learn so much faster because I can try things out whenever I want. The doll holds its shape well, so I can focus on getting my knots right without worrying about anything moving. Definitely a must-have for anyone looking to get better at shibari. Worth every penny!
4 September 2024
Unprompted review
Reply from Dojodolls
Thank you so much for your amazing feedback! We're thrilled to hear how helpful the doll has been for your shibari practice. It’s great that it’s helping you learn faster and focus on perfecting your knots. Knowing that it's making your practice sessions easier and more effective means a lot to us. Definitely glad to hear it’s worth every penny for you!
It's a great tool
It's a great tool - much better than trying to come up with less realistic measures (trying to tie a chair for example). The only critique I have is that it should ship with the fingers and toes filled. If you have bigger hands it's almost impossible to get the stuffing into the smaller areas.
10 August 2024
Reply from Dojodolls
Hi Zen! Thanks for the review, we appreciate the feedback and will look into the option of having the hands and toes pre-filled :-)
Really amazing product
Really amazing product! I’ve used it to practice my shibari skills. the fact that I can practice on my own have made me practice much more and I’ve really leveled up my skills!
Thanks dojodolls!
1 August 2024
Unprompted review
Reply from Dojodolls
Thanks for the awesome review! We're thrilled to hear that the doll has helped you practice more and level up your shibari skills. It’s great knowing it's been such a useful tool for your progress!
Careful, the description isn’t complete
The item itself seems to be ok quality but my biggest issue is the lack of clear information. The doll does not come with any stuffing/ filling and it is up to the buyer to find filling to stuff it. This is not easily seen on the item page and the main description just says “comes disassembled”, which to me means ALL parts are included, but might just ship separate. THIS NEEDS TO BE CLEARER!! For such a high price, this should come complete. If this is where my review ended, I would give it only 1-2 stars, but the amazing customer service of Frederik in customer service brought review up to three stars instead. He was great, responded to me in a timely manner, and helped answer all of my concerns and problem solve in a very helpful way.
13 July 2024
Reply from Dojodolls
Thank you for your honest feedback! We completely understand your frustration about the lack of clarity regarding the filling, and we’ve already updated the product description to make sure it’s now completely clear that the doll requires separate filling. We really appreciate you bringing this to our attention. Also, we’re glad to hear Frederik was able to assist you so well! Thanks again for sharing your experience—it helps us improve!
DOJO DOLL IS A SCAM!!!!
I was thinking the dojo doll would be filled with fluff and ready to use. I received a piece of cloth and there’s no way of opening the product cus it’s completely sown in. I spent $150 to receive a piece of cloth….. I’m trying to get a hold of customer service. DO NOT BUY FROM THEM!!!! They ship directly from China and I believe this is a scam
23 April 2024
Unprompted review
Reply from Dojodolls
Hi CB
I can assure you that we're not a scam :-)
Its stated in the product page that the doll is not filled when you recieve it and that you have to fill it yourself.
Theres should be a zipper in the side, which you can fill the doll through. If theres not on the one you've recieved, then please let me know since that must be a mistake in production.
Also im sorry about not having responded before to your message. I can see its been 2 days since you wrote. Im running this myself as a hoppy project since I think its an important product and one that I needed myself when i started shibari. But since I run it myself, is also the reason I havent been able to respond to your email earlier.
Also I can hear you're not happy with the purchase and we will of course do a refund and return of the product.
Also i sincerely hope you'll change the one star review, since it seems to be a big misunderstanding :-)
beng nformed day of arrval
Arival time great, and did get informed of when package arrival day
19 February 2024
Reply from Dojodolls
Thanks for the review! We're glad the arrival time was great and that you were kept informed about the package delivery. We always aim to make the shipping process as smooth as possible.
Great product and fast delivery.
8 February 2024
Reply from Dojodolls
Thanks for the great review! We're happy to hear you're pleased with the product and that the delivery was fast. We appreciate your feedback!
Good product, but arms not long enough
It's high quality, good material. And it's well designed for legs/hip harnesses, etc. But the arms are too short making it not really fit for purpose for practicing arm ties. The ropes just get bunched up.
27 December 2023
Reply from Dojodolls
Thanks for the feedback! We're glad to hear you're happy with the quality and design, especially for leg and hip harnesses. We understand the concern about the arm length for practicing arm ties, and we'll take this into account for future improvements. We appreciate your honest review!
Quality made product
Quality made product. While the shape of the dojodoll makes some ties and harnesses difficult overall it's a good design. The flexibility let's you work on different types of harnesses that is impossible with mannequins.
23 December 2023
Reply from Dojodolls
Thank you for the feedback! We're glad you're enjoying the flexibility and design of the Dojo Doll, especially for harness practice that mannequins can't offer. We understand that the shape can make some ties more challenging, but we appreciate your thoughts and will continue working on improvements. Thanks again for sharing your experience!
Reply from Dojodolls
Thanks for the review! We're glad everything was as described and that the shipment arrived on time. We appreciate your feedback!
You NEED a dojo doll for Shibari
If you want to practice Shibari, you NEED a dojo doll!
This doll has made it so convenient for me to practice whenever I couldn't get a hold of a partner or colleague to help practice.
I can't recommend this enough!
18 November 2023
Unprompted review
Reply from Dojodolls
Thank you so much for the enthusiastic review! We're thrilled to hear how much the Dojo Doll has improved your practice and made it easier to sharpen your skills when a partner isn’t available. It’s great to know it’s been such a valuable tool for you. We really appreciate the recommendation! Keep up the great work!
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