For Nawashi Kanna aesthetics and patterns are what comes after deeply connecting to your partner und giving them sweet consensual torment, delicious suffering and sweet relief. In Kanna’s school of rope / Kanna-ryu every rope, every placement, every tension and action should have an intention that the person tying is controlling.
In this 4-class-series you will be introduced to the fundamentals of Kanna-ryu/ Kanna style. By going back and (re)-discovering the basic shibari patterns of Kanna-ryu, you will learn the fundamental principles, reasons and intentions of tying, along with multiple options and variations. Kanna & their long time tying partner Kagura will go deep into the underlying principles, theory and historical culture of their style.
After learning these principles they will move into variations and show how to play with principles, patterns and how to combine each according to your intention, need and body.
This series will give you deep knowledge of line management, placement, tension etc. with the purpose of creating, maintaining and controlling the conditions of your rope scene, it’s mood and atmosphere for yourself and your rope partner.
Attending all 4 sessions is highly recommended but not obligatory.
Lesson I: December 19th, 2-4pm CET (Berlin time)
Learning Tension with Hishi – Nawashi Kanna is well known for mastering tension and will teach you how to get your tension on point with hishi (diamond) patterns.
Lesson II: December 26th, 2-4pm CET (Berlin time)
Understanding TK’s and shibari principles – Using TK (takate kote/ upper body tie) patterns to teach in depth about the underlying principles of rope
Lesson III: January 9th, 2-4pm CET (Berlin time)
Restriction in Kinbaku – Kinbaku (tightly binding) is another principle of Kanna-ryu. We will take a deep dive into the intricacies of restriction (not only of the body)
Lesson IV: January 16th, 2-4pm CET (Berlin time)
Semenawa with Hojo – Semenawa means “torture rope” but is not simply a matter of pain. In this session Kanna & Kagura will explain the depths of semenawa in Kanna-ryu that they draw from hojojutsu ideas.
Event Details
Date & Time: December 19th, 26th, January 9th & 16th, 2-4pm CET (Berlin time)
Format: workshop & discussion (virtual)
Audience: LGBTQIA+ & FRIENDS
Language: Japanese, English live translations by Kako
Minimum Knowledge Level: single & double column tie, basic TK
What to Bring: if you want to tie along you need ropes, safety gear, space, a partner
Solo or Partnered: both (each participant needs a ticket)
Class recording: Yes. Every participant will get access to the recording for 30 days (participants will not be recorded)
What else to know
Purchasing this ticket gives you access to the entire series consisting of 4 classes at a reduced price. If you wish to only buy single classes, please re-direct yourself to the single events listed in related events further down.
After your successful ticket purchase, you will be sent an email with the Zoom login data for this event.
If you cannot afford this event, please check the ticket option “solidarity” for reduced ticket prices. If that is still too much or they are out of stock, feel free to send us a message via info@karada-house.de
