The arm-binder is an upper body harness that offers a lot of possibilities, but not many can use strappado to its full potential. It is often a challenge for many riggers to tie a safe or non collapsing arm-binder structure, especially when dealing with less flexible arms of their models.
We will learn how to tie a variety of patterns to suit different intentions. We will cover comfortable and strict, minimalist and overtied arm-binders. Most importantly, we will explore different ways of using them in suspensions and on the floor.
Pre-requisites
This workshop is intended for advanced riggers and rope bottoms with good experience in suspensions. We recommend this workshop 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 good experience with ties like Futomomo, Mermaid and Monoblock (Basket tie).
Bring with you
Participants will need to bring at least 12 ropes.
About Peter Soptik and Sansei
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. 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 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 and he is a certified instructor of the Kinbaku LuXuria style.
Sansei offers a deep surrender to her rigger and lives in an almost altered state of being in the ropes. What is important to her is the natural living through the experience and the power of the rope on the human body and soul. She is both a model and a rigger. Passing her experience from one role to another allows her to understand and pass on deeper insights.
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.
Useful information
The workshop will be held in English.
Workshop location
The workshop will be held in Prague near Anděl in our studio. The exact address will be sent to you by mail after confirmation of your registration.
The Subspace studio is equipped with futons, blankets, kitchen, shower, etc.
The venue will open at 10:45 on both days.
How to register
It is necessary to register in advance, places are limited. A registration form can be found below (you can translate the form using language flag at the end of the page). The price is per couple. Advance payment and a partner is required.
International participants can also register directly by contacting us.
