with Kirigami & Tenshiko

We will approach traditional semenawa from a practical and theoretical point of view, understanding the iconic patterns of the style, and the philosophy behind them.

The TK/Gote
We will analyse  a stemless gote, understanding its structure and historical development. The differences with an original Japanese TK will be described both from a technical and philosophical point of view.

Basic patterns
Some iconic patterns will be taught and put in use. Both floorwork and simple suspensions will be part of the schedule.
Each basic pattern will be used to teach a skill that can be carried over and used in several other ties.

Variations
Depending on the level of participants, some basic 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.

• About the Teachers

  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.

• Prerequisites

  Tops:
  - Solid TK/gote any style 
  - Safe and efficient upline management 
  - Some experience with easy suspensions

  Bottoms:
  - Feeling comfortable in a TK/gote
  - Understanding the difference between comfortable and sustainable, and being willing to explore both
  - Nerve and circulation risk awareness and ability to self control