semenawa aesthetics & bodyhandling - open Class #2
We will explore practical and philosophical elements of semenawa, while discussing the fundamentals of body mechanics and the general principles of Japanese Aesthetics.
This workshop is tailored to include as well people that tie styles other than traditional semenawa, and want to learn elements that can be integrated in their practice. We urge the applicants to see the requirements, as they might be considered “advanced” in most standards.
The exercises will be developed to teach skills that can be carried over in different ties and different styles of bondage.
THE TK
We will analyze a stemless gote, outlining the shoulder girdle dynamic and the mechanical features of the tie. Because the workshop is specifically dedicated to people tying styles other than traditional semenawa, the students must be ready to adapt the ties to the mechanics of the specific TK they tie.
ADVANCED PATTERNS
Some iconic patterns will be used to illustrate general principles of Japanese aesthetics and the philosophy of semenawa. Both floorwork and suspensions will be part of the schedule.
VARIATIONS
Depending on the level of participants, some ties will be variated and transformed into new shapes. Variations are didactically skill-oriented, and participants will improve rope and body handling while experimenting with new ties.
PREREQUISITES
Tops:
Solid TK – any style
Smooth and safe suspension lines management
Confidence in suspension sessions
Bottoms:
Feeling comfortable being tied in a gote
Understanding the difference between comfortable and sustainable, and willingness to explore both
Ability to self monitor nerve compression and bloodflow restriction
WHAT TO BRING?
A minimum of 12 jute or hemp ropes, 5 or 6mm diameter and 7-8 meters long.
We invite the participants to be dressed in the way they feel comfortable with while tying. However, as many exercises will also focus on aesthetics we invite bottoms to be dressed up with something they would feel at ease during a session.
SCHEDULE
Saturday 15/02
Doors open: 09h30
Workshop begins: 10h00
Workshop concludes: 17h00
Sunday 16/02
Doors open: 09h30
Workshop begins: 10h00
Workshop concludes: 17h00
PRACTICALS
We are here to assist you: Do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns.
ABOUT Kirigami & Tenshiko
Kirigami and Tenshiko are a couple both in ropes and in life.
They have been teaching and performing in different European cities since 2012. In 2016 they opened School of Rope Milano, where they teach traditional bondage three times a week to local students and foreign visitors.
In 2023 they started a collaboration with Sugiura Norio Sensei, involving the organization of an international workshop, as well as the production and distribution of photographic contents, both online and on printed editions. In the same year they were invited to teach in Latin America and Australia.
Their rope is inspired by the most traditional Japanese style bondage, with an eclectic approach encompassing both private sessioning and photography.
TICKETS
Please keep in mind:
Tickets are non-refundable and non-tranferable to a later date.
Tickets are transferable to another person under certain conditions.
You can consult our full cancellation policy here.