縄師 神凪 Akechi Kanna(X-gender) and 神楽 Akechi Kagura are Japanese queer rope couple that have been together for 14 years. They have traveled around the world to teach and perform Japanese Kinbaku Kanna succeeded from 明智伝鬼 Akechi Denki and has developed. Kanna style is semenawa style which draws inspiration from Hojojutsu 捕縄術, is very restrictive and includes complete control of the body and often plays with the breath. “We believe that rope has no gender or borders, and rope should be for everyone, and could be fun for both the rigger and the model.”
Kanna & Kagura will talk about their idea of semenawa (rope for pain, "torture" rope). What is semenawa to them and what do they use it for? After the introduction to their concept of semenawa there will be a demonstration and discussion with the participants. model/assistant: Kagura Details: Format: workshop / demonstration / discussion...
The group will decide on what kind of play and tie they wish to see and then Kanna will create the tie with Kagura and show what can be done with it. The focus of this class will be predicaments of floor work and (or) partial suspension. You can watch or tie along. model/assistant: Kagura...
