Yoroï Dojo

Wednesday Tuition

Frankly, you now have an understanding of many plays on the floor and you would like to see what’s happening and how to transfer in almost levitation?

Suspension is not really complicated, but it’s better to already have some deep experience and contact with Kinbaku’s concept. In that regard, please respect the fact that tuition will open on invitation only.

In this tuition, we are going to focus on suspension. My main ones being :

• Yoko tsuri – Side supension;
• Ryo-Ashi tsuri – Mermaid suspension;
• Futomomo tsuri – Bend leg supension;
• Ashi-Kubi tsuri – Ankle suspension;
• Gyaku-Eby tsuri – Inverted shrimp suspension (or face down);
• Agura tsuri – Yoda lévitation 😉 .

From September to July, starting from yoko-tsuri (my base from ArisueGo) it will be a very clear progression to creative suspension. In fact, we will most likely always start the tuition by a Yoko-tsuri. We will of course speak about the mechanic, the risk and the evolution of each form. Depending on the group and the progression, we are also going to present the transitions and connections between each form.

As an upper harness, we are going to use mainly; Gote, Mae and Enzo 4. But we will also, from time to time, present classical variations with other upper harnesses like; Strapado, Teppo …

At the end of this program, you should be able to connect to all the masters and research classes!

During the tuition, I will share my knowledge, skills and experience for both sides : rigger (Tori) and model (Uke)!

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Specific Requirements // Info

• On invitation only.
• Intermediate to advanced level.
• Model (uke) should already have a good practice and done several workshops with us (several doesn’t mean one or two). In my style : Uke and Tori develop together.
• Having a good understanding of my patterns and basics is essential.

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COMMON RULE IN STUDY !

Please make sure you are compatible and feel comfortable with our philosophy first.

• No toplessness for any gender
• Be a Pair/Duo
• Have your home material
• Arrive up to 15 minutes before the start of the tuition and be present at the Start. (Please not before, we need time to setup up)
• No Recording : Sound, Photo or Video! Be present! (Notes and drawing are accepted)
• When the Educator asks to untie : please start right away. Any delay disturbs the class and other participants.

Also please Check The Dojo Rules and Commun Behavior and don’t hesitate to ask us if a rule is not clear to you !

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HOW THE STUDY IS ORGANIZE ?

On the global point of view : First, we wake up the body, then we add rope to wake up the rope-body contact, and then we jump into the main part of the study. I try to finish with a creative exercise summarizing the tuition. And of course, there is time for breaks. There is also time in the beginning and the end of the course to socialize.

On each Exercise/Proposition : Mainly, the educator shows an exercise and comments on important points. The student tries to reproduce it, after. Questions are welcomed between the demonstration and the practice. Asking for help also through the practice both for security as for technical point/inspiration/validation.

On a long term : If you are local, please start by “One day to start”.  If you feel you have a lot of experience, private tuition might work. After, the weekly Group Tuition is the best to steadily improve. Starting with Pattern Base or One rope and Free Rope Base, 6 sessions is the minimum to understand the pattern and their logic. After, you can study Semi-Suspension and Classical Play, which offers an endless study and reflection. One year and somewhere between 20 and 30 weekly Group Tuition is the great minimum to start Suspension Basic and play. Two years and a very committed practice to Season/Research and master class Workshop.

Fast and Flashy results are not what we are looking for. Commitment and deep research are our goal.

Wednesday Tuition

After the first tuition, what to do? How to develop, study and increase your understanding ?

So you did the workshop “One Week-End to Start”  and enjoyed it? You would like to continue to develop with us? This tuition is designed for you!

Each month, we are going to work around a different specific pattern : how to build it and how to use it. The point is to be able to reproduce it, but also to understand the logic and the philosophy behind – obviously to reuse that for other creative plays. The final goal will be to develop, within each one of us, a very personal relationship to rope, based on a solid concept.

Tuition Program type :

• Body wake up
• One rope work (specifically based on Enzo and Gyaku Ashi)
• Pattern presentation // explanation (How to do it)
• Creative exercises using the pattern
• In depth with pattern (Philosophy, Breaking Down, Simplification or Adding New Fonctionnalities)
• Back to calm // Debrief

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During the tuition I will share my knowledge, skills and experience for both sides; rigger (Tori) and model (Uke)!

Specific Requirements // Info

• I will present this tuition alone, so I will need volunteer(s) for the demonstration !
• Beginner – Intermediate level.
• the Class “One Week-End to Start” is required before attending.

After the first tuition, what to do? How to develop, study and increase your understanding ?

So you did the workshop “One Week-End to Start”  and enjoyed it? You would like to continue to develop with us? This tuition is designed for you!

Each month, we are going to work around a different specific pattern : how to build it and how to use it. The point is to be able to reproduce it, but also to understand the logic and the philosophy behind – obviously to reuse that for other creative plays. The final goal will be to develop, within each one of us, a very personal relationship to rope, based on a solid concept.

Tuition Program type :

• Body wake up
• One rope work (specifically based on Enzo and Gyaku Ashi)
• Pattern presentation // explanation (How to do it)
• Creative exercises using the pattern
• In depth with pattern (Philosophy, Breaking Down, Simplification or Adding New Fonctionnalities)
• Back to calm // Debrief

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During the tuition I will share my knowledge, skills and experience for both sides; rigger (Tori) and model (Uke)!

Specific Requirements // Info

• I will present this tuition alone, so I will need volunteer(s) for the demonstration !
• Beginner – Intermediate level.
• the Class “One Week-End to Start” is required before attending.

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Common rule in study !

Please make sure you are compatible and feel comfortable with our philosophy first.

• No toplessness for any gender
• Be a Pair/Duo
• Have your home material
• Arrive up to 15 minutes before the start of the tuition and be present at the Start. (Please not before, we need time to setup up)
• No Recording : Sound, Photo or Video! Be present! (Notes and drawing are accepted)
• When the Educator asks to untie : please start right away. Any delay disturbs the class and other participants.

Also please Check The Dojo Rules and Commun Behavior and don’t hesitate to ask us if a rule is not clear to you !

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How the study is organize ?

On the global point of view : First, we wake up the body, then we add rope to wake up the rope-body contact, and then we jump into the main part of the study. I try to finish with a creative exercise summarizing the tuition. And of course, there is time for breaks. There is also time in the beginning and the end of the course to socialize.

On each Exercise/Proposition : Mainly, the educator shows an exercise and comments on important points. The student tries to reproduce it, after. Questions are welcomed between the demonstration and the practice. Asking for help also through the practice both for security as for technical point/inspiration/validation.

On a long term : If you are local, please start by “One day to start”.  If you feel you have a lot of experience, private tuition might work. After, the weekly Group Tuition is the best to steadily improve. Starting with Pattern Base or One rope and Free Rope Base, 6 sessions is the minimum to understand the pattern and their logic. After, you can study Semi-Suspension and Classical Play, which offers an endless study and reflection. One year and somewhere between 20 and 30 weekly Group Tuition is the great minimum to start Suspension Basic and play. Two years and a very committed practice to Season/Research and master class Workshop.

Fast and Flashy results are not what we are looking for. Commitment and deep research are our goal.

You can not come on Wednesday, you like to learn in intensive moment, you like to switch, come and play ! Come and learn !

Every second month, we are going to work around specific patterns, play and concept. How to build them and how to use them. The point is to be able to reproducet hem, but also to understand the logic and the philosophy behind – obviously to reuse that for other creative plays.

Our focus will be on floor work and half-suspension.

The final goal will be to develop, within each one of us, a very personal relationship to rope, based on a solid concept.

During the tuition I will share my knowledge, skills and experience for both sides; rigger (Tori) and model (Uke)!

Program Fev 2021

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Patern :

• Enzo (1 to 6) : Upper body tied with one rope.
• Gote one – two – three ropes in deep.
• Takate gote

Concept // Play :

• 3 directions
• One Rope Play
• Balance
• Play.

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Specific Requirements // Info

• I will present this tuition alone, so I will need volunteer(s) for the demonstration !
• Beginner – Intermediate level.
• the Class “One Week-End to Start” is required before attending. (For Both – Person who tied and person in ropes)

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Common rules in study !

Please check Yoroï Nicolas study information and website first, to know if you feel comfortable and compatible.

• No topless – for all genders, unless it is clearly promoted (Season workshop and Week-end could be topless)
• Have your home material – not necessary for the One day to start but welcome
• Arrived between 15 minutes before the start of the tuition and the Start. (Please, not before : we need time to set up)
• No Recording : song, photo and video ! Be present ! (Notes and drawings are accepted)
• When the Educator asks to untie : please start right away. any delay would disturb the class and other participants.

Also, please check the dojo Rules and Commun Behavior and don’t hesitate to ask us if a rule is unclear to you!

Wednesday tuition

So you understand and know some basics? You’re having good fun in practice? You understand the foundations of my style, and you’re still curious about it? Let’s go deeper together.

We are going to concentrate less in the patterns, and more in the concepts. Meaning : if you are not familiar with; Enzo, Gyaku Ashi, My Gote and My Takatekote, Karada, Mae, Teppou… It may be wise to attend this Class first.

Concepts : which one ?

• Posture
• Balance and imbalance
• Breathing
• Continuity and fluidity
• In depth with body management and limits.
• Control vs leading
• …

Every month, I will come with a proposal and, depending of the group, we are going to explore the subject. It’s a very creative moment where adaptation will be a constant quality between the model (Uke) and the rigger (Tori), also between me and the group.

The aim won’t be to offer you a recipe but to introduce my tools and my questions to develop yours.

During the tuition, I will share my knowledge, skills and experience for both sides : rigger (Tori) and model (Uke)!

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Specific Requirements // info

• Intermediate to advanced level.
• Having a good understanding of my pattern and basics is essential.

---

COMMON RULE IN STUDY !

Please make sure you are compatible and feel comfortable with our philosophy first.

• No toplessness for any gender
• Be a Pair/Duo
• Have your home material
• Arrive up to 15 minutes before the start of the tuition and be present at the Start. (Please not before, we need time to setup up)
• No Recording : Sound, Photo or Video! Be present! (Notes and drawing are accepted)
• When the Educator asks to untie : please start right away. Any delay disturbs the class and other participants.

Also please Check The Dojo Rules and Commun Behavior and don’t hesitate to ask us if a rule is not clear to you !

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HOW THE STUDY IS ORGANIZE ?

On the global point of view : First, we wake up the body, then we add rope to wake up the rope-body contact, and then we jump into the main part of the study. I try to finish with a creative exercise summarizing the tuition. And of course, there is time for breaks. There is also time in the beginning and the end of the course to socialize.

On each Exercise/Proposition : Mainly, the educator shows an exercise and comments on important points. The student tries to reproduce it, after. Questions are welcomed between the demonstration and the practice. Asking for help also through the practice both for security as for technical point/inspiration/validation.

On a long term : If you are local, please start by “One day to start”.  If you feel you have a lot of experience, private tuition might work. After, the weekly Group Tuition is the best to steadily improve. Starting with Pattern Base or One rope and Free Rope Base, 6 sessions is the minimum to understand the pattern and their logic. After, you can study Semi-Suspension and Classical Play, which offers an endless study and reflection. One year and somewhere between 20 and 30 weekly Group Tuition is the great minimum to start Suspension Basic and play. Two years and a very committed practice to Season/Research and master class Workshop.

Fast and Flashy results are not what we are looking for. Commitment and deep research are our goal.

RULES :

• Basic to advance
• Rope Basic minimun : Master Single column Tie, Basic Rope handeling, Tension and counter tension !
• 3 ropes (7-8m) minimun, you safety tools, and some fabric (for blindfolding) for a Pair.
• The Group will Be 10 couples maximums + Instructor and space managers.
• Being 18+
• To be medically able to do physical activities like; dance, martial art, yoga… Kinbaku in fact.
• No video, nor sound recording. Be present in the present. (Writing in a book is Welcome)
• Buying a ticket mean you agree on Rules & Commun Behavior
• Prix 220 euros by pair !

Intructors

Ticket Bottom inside the text, please register

Workshop Content and Goal

The workshop focuses on basic suspension skills and will include a hands-in-front harness suited for various suspension positions. During the workshop we will discuss safety considerations, upline management, division in tension and weight and how to adjust your ties to better suit the model. 

For Whom?

The workshop is intended for students who are just starting out with suspension or want to brush up on their suspension techniques and learn a new harness in the process ;). You are allowed to switch during this workshop, but are responsible for your time management yourself since the workshop time is limited. The workshop provides insight for both riggers and models and aims to improve the skill and experience for both. 

Presenter Bio’s

Haag and Kissiae are part of  the Ellipsis Rope Events Foundation in Rotterdam. 

@Haag has been teaching rope for years and has hosted a large number of international presenters who have influenced his style of tying immensely. Haag is a self-proclaimed rope nerd with a focus on safety, knowledge/experience-based improvisation, high paced tying, dynamic movement, and creativity. He has a very technical approach to rope which is complemented by his dance background, psychology studies and various hobbies that incorporate fine motor skills.

@Kissiae has an extensive background in acrobatics (gymnastics, aerial hoop, aerial yoga) as both a practitioner and teacher. She likes to use the skills and knowledge she picked up during all of this in her rope play as self-tyer, model and rigger and shares insights from her personal experience with hypermobility and neurodiversity. She also has a degree in social work, runs a discord server and hosts online events for neurodivergent people in the rope scene. 

Requirements

Skill requirements for Riggers and Models:

• Ability to communicate limits and wishes to your partner (r/m).
• Some experience with tying/being tied in various structures that cover the upper and lower body (r/m).
• Correct execution of a non-collapsing single column tie (r).
• Understand and be able to communicate in basic English or Dutch. This workshop will be presented in English (r/m).

Equipment requirements

• At least eight lengths of natural fiber rope 
• Suspension ring or set of carabiners (4+)

Ticket for a couple 95 euros

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Common rule in study !

Please make sure you are compatible and feel comfortable with our philosophy first.

• No toplessness for any gender unless is clearly promoted (Seasonal workshop and Week-end could be topless)
• Be a Pair/Duo 
• Have your home material 
• Arrive up to 15 minutes before the start of the tuition and be present at the Start. (Please not before, we need time to setup up)
• No Recording : Sound, Photo or Video! Be present! (Notes and drawing are accepted)
• When the Educator asks to untie : please start right away. Any delay disturbs the class and other participants.

Also please Check The Dojo Rules and Commun Behavior and don’t hesitate to ask us if a rule is not clear to you !

Featured Image by Haag Model: Kissiae Rigger: Haag

Wednesday Tuition

Frankly, you now have an understanding of many plays on the floor and you would like to see what’s happening and how to transfer in almost levitation?

Suspension is not really complicated, but it’s better to already have some deep experience and contact with Kinbaku’s concept. In that regard, please respect the fact that tuition will open on invitation only.

In this tuition, we are going to focus on suspension. My main ones being :

• Yoko tsuri – Side supension;
• Ryo-Ashi tsuri – Mermaid suspension;
• Futomomo tsuri – Bend leg supension;
• Ashi-Kubi tsuri – Ankle suspension;
• Gyaku-Eby tsuri – Inverted shrimp suspension (or face down);
• Agura tsuri – Yoda lévitation 😉 .

From September to July, starting from yoko-tsuri (my base from ArisueGo) it will be a very clear progression to creative suspension. In fact, we will most likely always start the tuition by a Yoko-tsuri. We will of course speak about the mechanic, the risk and the evolution of each form. Depending on the group and the progression, we are also going to present the transitions and connections between each form.

As an upper harness, we are going to use mainly; Gote, Mae and Enzo 4. But we will also, from time to time, present classical variations with other upper harnesses like; Strapado, Teppo …

At the end of this program, you should be able to connect to all the masters and research classes!

During the tuition, I will share my knowledge, skills and experience for both sides : rigger (Tori) and model (Uke)!

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Specific Requirements // Info

• On invitation only.
• Intermediate to advanced level.
• Model (uke) should already have a good practice and done several workshops with us (several doesn’t mean one or two). In my style : Uke and Tori develop together.
• Having a good understanding of my patterns and basics is essential.

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---

COMMON RULE IN STUDY !

Please make sure you are compatible and feel comfortable with our philosophy first.

• No toplessness for any gender
• Be a Pair/Duo
• Have your home material
• Arrive up to 15 minutes before the start of the tuition and be present at the Start. (Please not before, we need time to setup up)
• No Recording : Sound, Photo or Video! Be present! (Notes and drawing are accepted)
• When the Educator asks to untie : please start right away. Any delay disturbs the class and other participants.

Also please Check The Dojo Rules and Commun Behavior and don’t hesitate to ask us if a rule is not clear to you !

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HOW THE STUDY IS ORGANIZE ?

On the global point of view : First, we wake up the body, then we add rope to wake up the rope-body contact, and then we jump into the main part of the study. I try to finish with a creative exercise summarizing the tuition. And of course, there is time for breaks. There is also time in the beginning and the end of the course to socialize.

On each Exercise/Proposition : Mainly, the educator shows an exercise and comments on important points. The student tries to reproduce it, after. Questions are welcomed between the demonstration and the practice. Asking for help also through the practice both for security as for technical point/inspiration/validation.

On a long term : If you are local, please start by “One day to start”.  If you feel you have a lot of experience, private tuition might work. After, the weekly Group Tuition is the best to steadily improve. Starting with Pattern Base or One rope and Free Rope Base, 6 sessions is the minimum to understand the pattern and their logic. After, you can study Semi-Suspension and Classical Play, which offers an endless study and reflection. One year and somewhere between 20 and 30 weekly Group Tuition is the great minimum to start Suspension Basic and play. Two years and a very committed practice to Season/Research and master class Workshop.

Fast and Flashy results are not what we are looking for. Commitment and deep research are our goal.

Organic kinbaku in suspension !

Life, humans and nature are not square. Why should rope art be?

This workshop will be based on static bondage. More specifically, we are going to work very internally, in subtle motion. The point will be to develop a very organic style of  bondage, to transform the body to a nearly plant-like state; surviving and evolving through a restrictive environment.

Visually, we will work around dividing rules that you can find in Ikebana and Bonsai art. By mimicking the shape of nature, or drawing inspiration for contortions, we can create unbalanced designs and breathing challenges for the person inside the ropes.

Internally, for both the tying person and their partner, it will be about making and taking space. It is one of the best workshops I offer to work around listening, calmness, and body manipulation/awareness.

Life is about a spiral, and spiral will be one of our main tools. You can find them anywhere; from the galaxy to our DNA, but also inside our ropes! Riggers are going to put this motion and feeling inside themselves to offer it to their partner through rope.

Posture and position will also be studied through the concept of MA. This workshop leads to a thoughtful and contemplative way of tying and being tied.

Finally, it serves as a wonderful continuity to the Tied up like a Bonsai Master !‘s workshop, it’s almost the same, but in Full Suspension !

Like in the Picture : Model will be Zeryl !

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Requirements :

• Will to work on body consciousness
• Good communication level
• A lot of Kinbaku ropes(10 minimuns) and Being ready to cut them
• Blindfold – or a piece of all-purpose fabric
• Few round-ed carabiners

Rules :

• Advance – Hight risk Suspension Workshop
• Being 18+
• To be medically able to do physical activities like; dance, martial art, yoga…
• No video, nor sound recording. Be present : in the present.
• But Picture of your home Creation are Welcome ! (Specific rules will be given at each exercise)
• Nudity for the Model will be allow (But not a mandatory)

It’s a Hight Risk Workshop, especially from nerve perspective.

Wednesday Tuition

After the first tuition, what to do? How to develop, study and increase your understanding ?

So you did the workshop “One Week-End to Start”  and enjoyed it? You would like to continue to develop with us? This tuition is designed for you!

Each month, we are going to work around a different specific pattern : how to build it and how to use it. The point is to be able to reproduce it, but also to understand the logic and the philosophy behind – obviously to reuse that for other creative plays. The final goal will be to develop, within each one of us, a very personal relationship to rope, based on a solid concept.

Tuition Program type :

• Body wake up
• One rope work (specifically based on Enzo and Gyaku Ashi)
• Pattern presentation // explanation (How to do it)
• Creative exercises using the pattern
• In depth with pattern (Philosophy, Breaking Down, Simplification or Adding New Fonctionnalities)
• Back to calm // Debrief

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During the tuition I will share my knowledge, skills and experience for both sides; rigger (Tori) and model (Uke)!

Specific Requirements // Info

• I will present this tuition alone, so I will need volunteer(s) for the demonstration !
• Beginner – Intermediate level.
• the Class “One Week-End to Start” is required before attending.

After the first tuition, what to do? How to develop, study and increase your understanding ?

So you did the workshop “One Week-End to Start”  and enjoyed it? You would like to continue to develop with us? This tuition is designed for you!

Each month, we are going to work around a different specific pattern : how to build it and how to use it. The point is to be able to reproduce it, but also to understand the logic and the philosophy behind – obviously to reuse that for other creative plays. The final goal will be to develop, within each one of us, a very personal relationship to rope, based on a solid concept.

Tuition Program type :

• Body wake up
• One rope work (specifically based on Enzo and Gyaku Ashi)
• Pattern presentation // explanation (How to do it)
• Creative exercises using the pattern
• In depth with pattern (Philosophy, Breaking Down, Simplification or Adding New Fonctionnalities)
• Back to calm // Debrief

---

During the tuition I will share my knowledge, skills and experience for both sides; rigger (Tori) and model (Uke)!

Specific Requirements // Info

• I will present this tuition alone, so I will need volunteer(s) for the demonstration !
• Beginner – Intermediate level.
• the Class “One Week-End to Start” is required before attending.

---

Common rule in study !

Please make sure you are compatible and feel comfortable with our philosophy first.

• No toplessness for any gender
• Be a Pair/Duo
• Have your home material
• Arrive up to 15 minutes before the start of the tuition and be present at the Start. (Please not before, we need time to setup up)
• No Recording : Sound, Photo or Video! Be present! (Notes and drawing are accepted)
• When the Educator asks to untie : please start right away. Any delay disturbs the class and other participants.

Also please Check The Dojo Rules and Commun Behavior and don’t hesitate to ask us if a rule is not clear to you !

---

How the study is organize ?

On the global point of view : First, we wake up the body, then we add rope to wake up the rope-body contact, and then we jump into the main part of the study. I try to finish with a creative exercise summarizing the tuition. And of course, there is time for breaks. There is also time in the beginning and the end of the course to socialize.

On each Exercise/Proposition : Mainly, the educator shows an exercise and comments on important points. The student tries to reproduce it, after. Questions are welcomed between the demonstration and the practice. Asking for help also through the practice both for security as for technical point/inspiration/validation.

On a long term : If you are local, please start by “One day to start”.  If you feel you have a lot of experience, private tuition might work. After, the weekly Group Tuition is the best to steadily improve. Starting with Pattern Base or One rope and Free Rope Base, 6 sessions is the minimum to understand the pattern and their logic. After, you can study Semi-Suspension and Classical Play, which offers an endless study and reflection. One year and somewhere between 20 and 30 weekly Group Tuition is the great minimum to start Suspension Basic and play. Two years and a very committed practice to Season/Research and master class Workshop.

Fast and Flashy results are not what we are looking for. Commitment and deep research are our goal.

Wednesday Tuition

Frankly, you now have an understanding of many plays on the floor and you would like to see what’s happening and how to transfer in almost levitation?

Suspension is not really complicated, but it’s better to already have some deep experience and contact with Kinbaku’s concept. In that regard, please respect the fact that tuition will open on invitation only.

In this tuition, we are going to focus on suspension. My main ones being :

• Yoko tsuri – Side supension;
• Ryo-Ashi tsuri – Mermaid suspension;
• Futomomo tsuri – Bend leg supension;
• Ashi-Kubi tsuri – Ankle suspension;
• Gyaku-Eby tsuri – Inverted shrimp suspension (or face down);
• Agura tsuri – Yoda lévitation 😉 .

From September to July, starting from yoko-tsuri (my base from ArisueGo) it will be a very clear progression to creative suspension. In fact, we will most likely always start the tuition by a Yoko-tsuri. We will of course speak about the mechanic, the risk and the evolution of each form. Depending on the group and the progression, we are also going to present the transitions and connections between each form.

As an upper harness, we are going to use mainly; Gote, Mae and Enzo 4. But we will also, from time to time, present classical variations with other upper harnesses like; Strapado, Teppo …

At the end of this program, you should be able to connect to all the masters and research classes!

During the tuition, I will share my knowledge, skills and experience for both sides : rigger (Tori) and model (Uke)!

---

Specific Requirements // Info

• On invitation only.
• Intermediate to advanced level.
• Model (uke) should already have a good practice and done several workshops with us (several doesn’t mean one or two). In my style : Uke and Tori develop together.
• Having a good understanding of my patterns and basics is essential.

---

---

COMMON RULE IN STUDY !

Please make sure you are compatible and feel comfortable with our philosophy first.

• No toplessness for any gender
• Be a Pair/Duo
• Have your home material
• Arrive up to 15 minutes before the start of the tuition and be present at the Start. (Please not before, we need time to setup up)
• No Recording : Sound, Photo or Video! Be present! (Notes and drawing are accepted)
• When the Educator asks to untie : please start right away. Any delay disturbs the class and other participants.

Also please Check The Dojo Rules and Commun Behavior and don’t hesitate to ask us if a rule is not clear to you !

---

HOW THE STUDY IS ORGANIZE ?

On the global point of view : First, we wake up the body, then we add rope to wake up the rope-body contact, and then we jump into the main part of the study. I try to finish with a creative exercise summarizing the tuition. And of course, there is time for breaks. There is also time in the beginning and the end of the course to socialize.

On each Exercise/Proposition : Mainly, the educator shows an exercise and comments on important points. The student tries to reproduce it, after. Questions are welcomed between the demonstration and the practice. Asking for help also through the practice both for security as for technical point/inspiration/validation.

On a long term : If you are local, please start by “One day to start”.  If you feel you have a lot of experience, private tuition might work. After, the weekly Group Tuition is the best to steadily improve. Starting with Pattern Base or One rope and Free Rope Base, 6 sessions is the minimum to understand the pattern and their logic. After, you can study Semi-Suspension and Classical Play, which offers an endless study and reflection. One year and somewhere between 20 and 30 weekly Group Tuition is the great minimum to start Suspension Basic and play. Two years and a very committed practice to Season/Research and master class Workshop.

Fast and Flashy results are not what we are looking for. Commitment and deep research are our goal.

© Photo Credit : Sarura Déborah & Yoroï Nicolas, by Emilio Perez, 2017.

How to start ? How to integrate the group of study ? This tuition is designed to help people to start study with us.

Since more than 10 years, after I came back from Tokyo, I have been helping people to learn Kinbaku, including a lot of international presenters. From my experience, I do consider that the beginning is the more important period. This tuition has been created to help new-commers. In this week-end, I will invite you inside my art and research. Sharing my personal experience and mistakes with you are my main tools to develop together.

All of this will be based on human interactions and the way we share time and space together, more than any visual result.

Program :

• Basic knot (one is enough ) and frictions;
• Rope and Body Manipulation (our style basics);
• One Rope pattern : Enzo, Gyaku Ashi;
• Two ropes pattern : Gote (also call Box tied//Takate Gote…) // Mae (hand in the front);
• How to play and evolve from this.
• Security Guideline (how to manage risk and be ready for everything – our philosophy);

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Common rules in study !

Please check Yoroï Nicolas study information and website first, to know if you feel comfortable and compatible.

• You can come Alone for this tuition
• No topless – for all genders, unless it is clearly promoted (Season workshop and Week-end could be topless)
• Have your home material – not necessary for the One day to start but welcome
• Arrived between 15 minutes before the start of the tuition and the Start. (Please, not before : we need time to set up)
• No Recording : song, photo and video ! Be present ! (Notes and drawings are accepted)
• When the Educator asks to untie : please start right away. any delay would disturb the class and other participants.

Also, please check the dojo Rules and Commun Behavior and don’t hesitate to ask us if a rule is unclear to you!

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How the study is organized ?

On the global point of view : First, we wake up the body, then we add rope to wake up the rope-body contact, and then we jump into the main part of the study. I try to finish with a creative exercise which summarize the tuition. And, of course, there is time for breaks. There is also time in the beginning and at the end of the course to socialize.

On each exercise/proposition : Mainly, the educator shows an exercise and comment on important points. The student tries to reproduce it after. Questions are welcome between the demonstration and the practice and you can ask for help through the practice, both for security as for technical point/inspiration/validation.

On a long term : If you are local, please start by “One day to start”.  If you feel you have a lot of experience, private tuition might work. After, the weekly Group Tuition is the best to steadily improve. Two years and a very committed practice are the minimal pre-requisites to attend Season/Research and master class Workshops.

Fast and flashy results are not what we are looking for. Commitment and deep research are our goals.

Wednesday tuition

So you understand and know some basics? You’re having good fun in practice? You understand the foundations of my style, and you’re still curious about it? Let’s go deeper together.

We are going to concentrate less in the patterns, and more in the concepts. Meaning : if you are not familiar with; Enzo, Gyaku Ashi, My Gote and My Takatekote, Karada, Mae, Teppou… It may be wise to attend this Class first.

Concepts : which one ?

• Posture
• Balance and imbalance
• Breathing
• Continuity and fluidity
• In depth with body management and limits.
• Control vs leading
• …

Every month, I will come with a proposal and, depending of the group, we are going to explore the subject. It’s a very creative moment where adaptation will be a constant quality between the model (Uke) and the rigger (Tori), also between me and the group.

The aim won’t be to offer you a recipe but to introduce my tools and my questions to develop yours.

During the tuition, I will share my knowledge, skills and experience for both sides : rigger (Tori) and model (Uke)!

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Specific Requirements // info

• Intermediate to advanced level.
• Having a good understanding of my pattern and basics is essential.

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COMMON RULE IN STUDY !

Please make sure you are compatible and feel comfortable with our philosophy first.

• No toplessness for any gender
• Be a Pair/Duo
• Have your home material
• Arrive up to 15 minutes before the start of the tuition and be present at the Start. (Please not before, we need time to setup up)
• No Recording : Sound, Photo or Video! Be present! (Notes and drawing are accepted)
• When the Educator asks to untie : please start right away. Any delay disturbs the class and other participants.

Also please Check The Dojo Rules and Commun Behavior and don’t hesitate to ask us if a rule is not clear to you !

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HOW THE STUDY IS ORGANIZE ?

On the global point of view : First, we wake up the body, then we add rope to wake up the rope-body contact, and then we jump into the main part of the study. I try to finish with a creative exercise summarizing the tuition. And of course, there is time for breaks. There is also time in the beginning and the end of the course to socialize.

On each Exercise/Proposition : Mainly, the educator shows an exercise and comments on important points. The student tries to reproduce it, after. Questions are welcomed between the demonstration and the practice. Asking for help also through the practice both for security as for technical point/inspiration/validation.

On a long term : If you are local, please start by “One day to start”.  If you feel you have a lot of experience, private tuition might work. After, the weekly Group Tuition is the best to steadily improve. Starting with Pattern Base or One rope and Free Rope Base, 6 sessions is the minimum to understand the pattern and their logic. After, you can study Semi-Suspension and Classical Play, which offers an endless study and reflection. One year and somewhere between 20 and 30 weekly Group Tuition is the great minimum to start Suspension Basic and play. Two years and a very committed practice to Season/Research and master class Workshop.

Fast and Flashy results are not what we are looking for. Commitment and deep research are our goal.

Ticket Bottom inside the text, please register

Workshop Content and Goal

This workshop focuses on the improvement of rope flow and speed of application through incorporation of decision-making strategies and insights on structure building and body mechanics. The workshop will include a lot of body manipulation and movement. 

For Whom?

The workshop is intended for people already familiar with rope and will offer insights for many levels of tying. Below is a list of basic requirements we expect you to fulfill, but if your skill level is higher, you will still gain a lot from attending this workshop. We will allow and facilitate switching by doing many of the exercises twice. If you prefer not to switch you can use this time to have additional time to practice and receive additional personal feedback. The workshop provides insight for both riggers and models and aims to improve the skill and experience for both. 

Presenter Bio’s

Haag and Kissiae are part of  the Ellipsis Rope Events Foundation in Rotterdam.

@Haag has been teaching rope for years and has hosted a large number of international presenters who have influenced his style of tying immensely. Haag is a self-proclaimed rope nerd with a focus on safety, knowledge/experience-based improvisation, high paced tying, dynamic movement, and creativity. He has a very technical approach to rope which is complemented by his dance background, psychology studies and various hobbies that incorporate fine motor skills.

@Kissiae has an extensive background in acrobatics (gymnastics, aerial hoop, aerial yoga) as both a practitioner and teacher. She likes to use the skills and knowledge she picked up during all of this in her rope play as self-tyer, model and rigger and shares insights from her personal experience with hypermobility and neurodiversity. She also has a degree in social work, runs a discord server and hosts online events for neurodivergent people in the rope scene. 

Requirements

Skill requirements for Riggers and Models:

• Ability to communicate limits and wishes to your partner (r/m).
• Being comfortable with tying/being tied closely by/with their partner (r/m).
• Some experience with tying/being tied in various structures that cover the upper and lower body (r/m).
• Correct execution of a non-collapsing single column tie (r).
• Understand and be able to communicate in basic English or Dutch. This workshop will be presented in English (r/m).

Equipment requirements

• At least six lengths of natural fiber rope 
• comfortable clothes

Ticket for a couple 95 euros

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COMMON RULE IN STUDY !

Please make sure you are compatible and feel comfortable with our philosophy first.

• No toplessness for any gender unless is clearly promoted (Seasonal workshop and Week-end could be topless)
• Be a Pair/Duo 
• Have your home material 
• Arrive up to 15 minutes before the start of the tuition and be present at the Start. (Please not before, we need time to setup up)
• No Recording : Sound, Photo or Video! Be present! (Notes and drawing are accepted)
• When the Educator asks to untie : please start right away. Any delay disturbs the class and other participants.

Also please Check The Dojo Rules and Commun Behavior and don’t hesitate to ask us if a rule is not clear to you !

Featured Image by Haag Model: Kissiae Rigger: Haag