In this Weekend-Intensive, we will introduce You to our interpretation of Semenawa, which is for us about creating an intimate and intense, challenging rope session. Since 2016 we studied exclusive this branch of Japanese Rope Bondage, its concepts and philosophy, its history, and its masters.

We will introduce our elements system, the basic concepts and tools we developed over the past 10 years. We will cover the basic principles of our style, effective one to two rope patterns to tie the body safely, effectively, and beautifully(!) in challenging figures.

But we don’t focus on the forms alone. We will emphasise movement, control, (non-verbal) communication, emotional and physical limits, as well as intention-based consent. The goal is for you to be able to create beautiful shared moments in ropes.

This is a practical workshop: you will tie and get tied a lot.

This workshop is for couples (of all ages and gender constellations) who already have some experience in Japanese-inspired bondage and want to engage with more challenging rope sessions. Through various exercises, you repetitively practice the principles and basic forms of Semenawa to gain confidence in your abilities as well as self-confidence in applying them during your private play.

Bring along: Clothing to your taste, suiting your mood for intense rope bondage and at least 10 jute ropes, 5 or 6 mm, cut to the Bottom’s body size

==> Information for the participants

• building on the previous learned basic principles of Kinbaku
• understanding the concepts and philosophy of Seme-nawa
• safely mastering the first semi- and full suspensions in our style
• understanding important non-technical aspects, such as communication through rope and tools to create a shared experience of intimacy
• gaining confidence in your abilities and self-confidence for application in private or at a Jam

• bringing attention to your body, to your feelings and sensations
• gaining safety in (semi) suspensions by learning to give in to the force of gravity
• getting familiar with a rope impact and learning to enjoy it
• developing a feeling of your emotional and physical limits and positively communicating them
• unlearning common myths about being a rope bottom
• understanding your responsibility in ropes

The willingness of both partners to get involved in the philosophy of Semenawa is the prerequisite for participation in this Weekend Intensive.

The rigger should master basic frictions and knots, and can tie a non-collapsing Single-Column-Tie in less than 1 min, a simple (one rope) Gote in 3 min, adapted to the body of their partners and in general demonstrate decent rope and body handling.

People in ropes must have some experience in being tied in floor based ties and especially in  arms-behind-the-back ties, as well as are effective in communicating their desires and boundaries.

Intro to Semenawa * General remarks on safety & consent * Bondage without rope: taking control * Developing Patterns from Basic Principles (Wrapping, Friction, Single- and Double Column Tie) * Introducing time and progression * Learning a stemless 2-Rope Gote, suitable for torsion load * Additions to the Gote: 3rd ropes * Forming the body: expansion, compression and torsion* Creating tension: Giri-giri position * Adding gravity: moving towards (semi) suspension * Influencing feelings and moods through position * Effective methods for moving and controlling the partner