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SUMMARY:SHIBARI ELEMENTS 5 /// ROPE HANDLING LAB /// Suspension lines\, Upl
 ines\, Lock-offs\, Drills
LOCATION:Rope Jam Studio Unit2\, 7 Fountayne Road\, N15 4QL
DESCRIPTION:ROPE JAM STUDIO Our studio is proudly LGBTQIA+\, FLINTA+ and Bi
 POC supporter and ally\, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and
  welcoming space for all bodies and…\nROPE JAM STUDIO Our studio is prou
 dly LGBTQIA+\, FLINTA+ and BiPOC supporter and ally\, and we are committed
  to creating an inclusive and welcoming space for all bodies and identitie
 s. SHIBARI ELEMENTS 5 /// ROPE HANDLING LAB /// SUSPENSION LINES\, UPLINES
  & LOCK-OFF DRILLS The Shibari Elements Lab series returns\, expanded to p
 rovide all the tools you need to create your own alchemical Kinbaku and Sh
 ibari scenes. Each Element explores a single fundamental component of rope
  in depth. Together\, they form a growing vocabulary that can be combined 
 and applied to floor work\, self-tying\, partial suspension and full suspe
 nsion. ELEMENT 5 /// ROPE HANDLING LAB Suspension does not begin when the 
 body leaves the ground. It begins with preparation: understanding how a su
 spension line will connect\, where it will travel\, how it will be loaded 
 and how it will be securely locked and released. This practical\, drill-ba
 sed workshop isolates the essential rope-handling skills used between comp
 leting a harness and beginning a suspension. We will repeatedly practise e
 ach movement\, allowing suspension-line preparation\, upline handling and 
 lock-offs to become controlled\, efficient and intuitive. Rather than lear
 ning one complete suspension sequence\, we will build a technical vocabula
 ry that can be applied to futomomos\, mermaid ties\, hip harnesses\, chest
  harnesses and many other structures. Following the philosophy of Tiger Na
 wa Ryū\, we teach concepts rather than fixed patterns. Understanding what
  every line is doing gives you the freedom to adapt your technique to diff
 erent bodies\, structures\, suspension points and intentions. SUSPENSION-L
 INE PREPARATION Inspecting ropes\, rings\, carabiners\, bamboo and connect
 ion points Understanding the relationship between the harness\, suspension
  line and overhead point Preparing and organising suspension lines Plannin
 g the pathway and direction of each line Positioning ropes and safety equi
 pment within reach Checking that the harness and attachment are appropriat
 e for the intended load Planning how the body will be lowered before begin
 ning to lift ATTACHING UPLINES Connecting suspension lines to different ha
 rnesses and body structures Single-column attachments Y-hanger attachments
  Selecting an attachment according to its function and direction of load U
 nderstanding how attachments and harnesses can move or deform under tensio
 n Creating accessible connections that can be monitored and released UPLIN
 ES & LOCK-OFFS Understanding the different functions of suspension lines M
 ain and secondary suspension lines Top and bottom lock-offs Locking main s
 uspension lines Locking secondary and positioning lines Lock-offs on bambo
 o Lock-offs on suspension rings Lock-offs on carabiners Comparing differen
 t lock-off methods Choosing between speed\, accessibility\, stability and 
 ease of release Maintaining tension while completing a lock-off Locking wi
 thout load\, under light tension and under progressive load LOADING\, LIFT
 ING & LOWERING Introducing load progressively Maintaining control while tr
 ansferring weight onto a line Efficient lifting techniques Using body mech
 anics to reduce unnecessary strain on the person tying Observing harness d
 eformation under load Understanding how the angle of an upline affects dir
 ection and body position Adjusting the height and angle of a line Releasin
 g a lock-off under tension in a controlled way Lowering the body in a cont
 rolled way PROBLEM-SOLVING DRILLS Recognising ineffective or obstructed li
 ne pathways Preventing crossed\, twisted or jammed suspension lines Respon
 ding to loss of tension Working with inaccessible lock-offs Resolving a ja
 mmed line Responding when a planned lock-off cannot be completed Preparing
  for emergencies and practising an appropriate response The emphasis will 
 be on repetition\, understanding and practical problem-solving. Drills wil
 l progress from unloaded lines to weighted practice and simple partial-sus
 pension applications according to each participant’s experience. WORKSHO
 P S\nhttps://app.tickettailor.com/events/ropejam/2399755\nSource: ENM Fam 
 on Teamup
URL:https://app.tickettailor.com/events/ropejam/2399755
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