BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//play-events//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Events X-WR-TIMEZONE:Europe/London URL:https://playplay.events/enm-fam BEGIN:VEVENT UID:883bc5ab-2569-4a53-97ca-de80f737ab4b@serotonin-calendar DTSTAMP:20260907T121732Z DTSTART:20260930T180000Z DTEND:20260930T214500Z SUMMARY:SHIBARI ELEMENTS 6 /// intro to the Gote - Takate Kote // the 1 and 2 rope TK LOCATION:Rope Jam Studio \, 7 Fountayne Road\, Unit 2\, N15 4QL DESCRIPTION:ROPE JAM STUDIO Our studio is proudly LGBTQIA+\, FLINTA+ and Bi POC supportive and allied. We are committed to creating an inclusive and w elcoming space for all bodies and…\nROPE JAM STUDIO Our studio is proudl y LGBTQIA+\, FLINTA+ and BiPOC supportive and allied. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming space for all bodies and identities. S HIBARI ELEMENTS 6 /// INTRO TO THE GOTE - TAKATE KOTE /// 1 & 2 ROPE TK // / IMPROVERS The Shibari Elements Lab series returns\, expanded to provide you with the tools you need to create your own alchemical Kinbaku and Shib ari scenes. Each Element explores one fundamental component of rope in dep th. Together\, they form a growing vocabulary that can be combined and app lied to floor work\, self-tying\, partial suspension and full suspension. ELEMENT 6 /// INTRODUCTION TO GOTE The Gote is one of the most recognisabl e and influential families of upper-body ties within Kinbaku. By positioni ng the arms behind the body\, it can create structure\, restriction\, post ure and a powerful relationship between the person tying and the person be ing tied. There is no single universal Gote or TK. Different bodies\, shou lders\, intentions and styles require different approaches. In this worksh op\, we will explore introductory one-rope Gote and two-rope Takate Kote c onstructions\, examining how each component affects structure\, sensation\ , mobility and appearance. Rather than forcing the body into an idealised shape\, we will begin with the individual body in front of us. Through con cepts inspired by Tiger Nawa Ryū\, we will approach the Gote as a functio nal structure that can be understood\, adapted and applied with care. BEFO RE THE ROPE /// NERVES\, CIRCULATION & MOBILITY Before placing any rope on the body\, we will observe the untied body and establish an individual ba seline. We will explore: The principal nerve pathways affecting the should ers\, upper arms\, forearms\, wrists and hands An introductory understandi ng of the radial\, ulnar and median nerves Areas where nerve compression i s more likely to occur Circulation and other pressure-sensitive areas Shou lder rotation\, mobility and range of movement Existing injuries\, asymmet ries and physical limitations Baseline sensation in the arms\, hands and f ingers Warning signs that require the rope to be adjusted or removed Commu nication and checking methods before\, during and after the tie This initi al observation helps us understand how the body moves and feels before res triction is introduced. Only after establishing this baseline will we begi n placing rope. ENTERING THE GOTE /// BODY & POSITIONING We will explore h ow to bring the arms into position without forcing the shoulders or ignori ng the body’s natural limitations. This includes: Different arm and hand positions Shoulder rotation and individual range of movement Recognising tension or discomfort before tying How posture changes the experience of t he tie Positioning the arms according to the body Entering the Gote progre ssively and with communication Recognising when a Gote should be modified or avoided ONE-ROPE GOTE We will begin with the first rope as a complete s tructure\, exploring how a simple construction can already create containm ent\, restriction\, connection and emotional intensity. We will practise: Creating the initial arm structure Different entrances into the Gote Posit ioning without forcing the shoulders Relationships between the wrists\, fo rearms and torso Rope direction and tension Using the first rope as a comp lete floor tie Preparing a stable foundation for a two-rope TK Minimal and more restrictive variations Adapting the construction to different bodies TWO-ROPE TAKATE KOTE We will then develop the structure into an introduct ory two-rope Takate Kote. We will explore: Upper and lower bands Band plac ement and spacing Managing tension within the structure Stem and stemless approaches Top and bottom Kannuki The function of the Kannuki Connecting t he bands without unnecessary compression Preventing the structure from shi fting or collapsing Monitoring sensation throughout the tie Adapting the T K to different bodies and shoulder positions VARIATIONS & STYLES A Gote ca n\nhttps://www.tickettailor.com/events/ropejam/2399744\nSource: ENM Fam on Teamup URL:https://www.tickettailor.com/events/ropejam/2399744 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR