I learned what I do through several different venues. I learned how to flog from my former sub, as well as a Dominant friend that taught me about different leathers. I learned how to cane being self taught. I learned about bondage through lots of reading and going to play parties to watch someone good at rope. I learned about Domination through lots of discussion with others, as well as reading online.
With all that in mind, I am a curious person who gives lots of thought and reflection on how a person reacts to certain situations, and so try tid bits of ideas here and there to see how they work out. Sometimes very well, sometimes not so well.