with Peter Soptik & Sansei
Tension ropes is a very simple concept that’s usually only mastered by the most advanced riggers. They shape the body and create unique movements. The ropes pull the model in different directions, removing all possibilities of movement. This resembles the broken shapes of ikebana.
At this workshop we will learn how to apply tension ropes to different body parts. We will explain their function and how they work. We will cover also their aesthetics. Then we will apply this knowledge to create beautiful shapes with the model’s body using a futomomo or any other harness suitable for inversion. Their body will be shaped into eye-pleasing curves that will be in contrast with the strong tension in their body.
Here you’ll learn how to apply directional pull to different body parts to restrict movement using tension ropes in partial and full suspensions to sculpt the model's body into intentional, asymmetric, "broken", yet beautiful shapes.
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Riggers should be able to tie any upper body harness (Takate Kote or others), a solid futomomo or any other inversion harness, and need to have experience with suspensions.
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Peter Soptik and Sansei's approach to ropes is about a deep connection between two people. They find this connection particularly in traditional kinbaku and are passionate about the Kinbaku LuXuria style that they are both certified for up to level 1. Peter has been studying this style with Riccardo Wildties and Red Sabbath since 2013. Riccardo is a deshi of Naka Akira and his style is an interpretation of Naka Ryu more suited to western riggers and models.
Sansei and Peter started their journey together a few years later and now not only study but also research their own interpretation of the style.
Their tying and their teaching includes classical patterns, aesthetics and also deep surrender to the core, dark emotions in semenawa and existing for each other. Through kinbaku they pursue things they are passionate about. Among the different flavours they tie and teach are objectification and exposure, from shame to humiliation, and some niche topics such as neck rope and arm binders.
Peter has been studying Japanese bondage for a long time. He studied with Kinoko Hajime, Osada Steve, Nawashi Kanna, Arnoys Nicolas and Naka Akira. They taught him the basics, technique and also the movement, intimacy and simplicity of the ropes. Today his style is shaped by his studies with Riccardo Wildties.
Sansei has been doing ropes since 2017. Her approach to tying is specific with a deep surrender to her rigger, an almost altered state of being while tying, exploring the often dark emotions that ropes can bring and the beauty of them. Of particular importance to her is the naturalness of the experience and the effect of the rope on the human soul and body. She is not only a model, but also a rigger. She has been studying with Peter Soptik since 2019 and the Kinbaku LuXuria style with Riccardo Wildties and Red Sabbath since 2022. The experience of both roles allows her to better understand and pass on deeper insight. She is passionate about Japanese aesthetics and philosophy, which is a great inspiration in her tying.
Although Naka style is their preferred way of tying today, they are open to enjoying spontaneity and fun with ropes, and their personal practice and teaching also includes lighter topics.