Workshop Semenawa #1 plus: Deepening Skills

The roots of traditional Japanese bondage go back over 100 years to Ito Seiu, the father of Kinbaku, who began tying, studying and publishing his work focusing on the beauty of suffering. He was followed by several generations of Japanese who developed the traditional style. Among them were Nureki Chimuo and his successor Naka Akira, whose Naka ryu, with its refined Japanese aesthetics and deep emotions, is currently one of the most popular and advanced styles of tying.

We present a modern interpretation of Naka ryu in the form of the Kinbaku LuXuria style, which respects the tradition and legacy of its predecessors, but has been adapted for Westerners, in particular with a greater emphasis on safety. This style was adapted from Naka ryu by Riccardo Wildties, deshi (disciple) of Naka Akira, together with his partner Red Sabbath.

This workshop is for those who have completed a level 1 workshop covering basic Naka Ryu ties and suspension with us or others. We will practise and deepen our knowledge and skills to get a better understanding of the basics.

Pre-requisites

This workshop is for those who have completed a level 1 workshop covering basic Naka Ryu ties and suspension with us or others. Both riggers and models should have experience with basic Naka ryu suspensions. You should master basic floor ties, especially single and double column ties, with an understanding of square and granny knots, lacing, futomomo and Naka ryu gote (Takate Kote). Models should be comfortable in a Gote.

Bring with you

Participants will need to bring a minimum of 12 ropes.

Other information

• Length: 3 days or 2 days (minimum 7 hours on both day)
• Level: intermediate
• Suspension points: bamboos
• Other requirements: projector welcomed
• Teaching: Peter Soptik & Sansei