Adding a third or fourth rope to a TK (takate-kote) is a common practice in semenawa, enriching the tie by adapting it to specific needs and intentions. This workshop will focus on how to incorporate these additional ropes across a variety of contexts. Whether used to support complex positions like gyaku ebi, optimize vertical suspensions, introduce constraint, restrict breathing, or achieve a particular aesthetic, these ropes can serve diverse and powerful roles.
We’ll explore the foundational requirements of the TK in greater depth, and how to effectively integrate the third and fourth ropes. You’ll be introduced to various construction techniques and learn how to creatively freestyle variations based on your own needs and preferences.
A key component of this class will focus on upper body anatomy – particularly how the third and fourth ropes interact with different body shapes, volumes, and sensitivities. We’ll examine chest shape, shoulder mobility, and the distribution of tissue and muscle, and how these factors influence rope placement. This understanding is essential for adapting your tying with precision and care – not just for safety, but to achieve intentional and responsive effects.
Rather than applying a fixed pattern, we will emphasize an approach based on observation, responsiveness, and adaptation to the individual in front of you.
To enrich the learning experience, Bänana will be joined by several rope partners with diverse body types, anatomical characteristics, and rope needs. This will allow participants to observe a wide range of adaptations and tying strategies in real time.
People in rope: Sixtine, Alex & Florent
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