The arm-binder is an upper body harness that offers a lot of possibilities, but not many can use strappado to its full potential. It is often a challenge for many riggers to tie a safe or non collapsing arm-binder structure, especially when dealing with less flexible arms of their models.

We will learn how to tie a variety of patterns to suit different intentions. We will cover comfortable and strict, minimalist and overtied arm-binders. Most importantly, we will explore different ways of using them in suspensions and on the floor.

Pre-requisites

This workshop is intended for experienced riggers and rope bottoms with good experience in suspensions.

We recommend this workshop for those who have completed a level-1 workshop covering basic Kinbaku LuXuria Style ties and suspension with Wildties or any other certified educator.

If you never attended a class with the presenters or with Kinbaku LuXuria educators, please send us a message, so we can assess your pre-requisite level.

Both riggers and models should have good experience with ties like Futomomo, Mermaid and Monoblock (Basket tie).

Bring with you

Participants need to bring at least 12 ropes and at least one shorter rope.

Peter Soptik and Sansei's approach to ropes is about a deep connection between two people. They find this connection particularly in traditional kinbaku and are passionate about the Kinbaku LuXuria style. Peter has been studying this style with Riccardo Wildties and Red Sabbath since 2013. Riccardo is a deshi of Naka Akira and his style is an interpretation of Naka Ryu more suited to western riggers and models.

Sansei and Peter started their journey together a few years later and now not only study but also research their own interpretation of the style.

Their tying and their teaching includes classical patterns, aesthetics and also deep surrender to the core, dark emotions in semenawa and existing for each other. Through kinbaku they pursue things they are passionate about. Among the different flavours they tie and teach are objectification and exposure, from shame to humiliation, and some niche topics such as neck rope and arm binders.

Peter has been studying Japanese bondage for a long time. He studied with Kinoko Hajime, Osada Steve, Nawashi Kanna, Arnoys Nicolas and Naka Akira. They taught him the basics, technique and also the movement, intimacy and simplicity of the ropes. Today his style is shaped by his studies with Riccardo Wildties.

Sansei has been doing ropes since 2017. Her approach to tying is specific with a deep surrender to her rigger, an almost altered state of being while tying, exploring the often dark emotions that ropes can bring and the beauty of them. Of particular importance to her is the naturalness of the experience and the effect of the rope on the human soul and body. She is not only a model, but also a rigger. She has been studying with Peter Soptik since 2019 and the Kinbaku LuXuria style with Riccardo Wildties and Red Sabbath since 2022. The experience of both roles allows her to better understand and pass on deeper insight. She is passionate about Japanese aesthetics and philosophy, which is a great inspiration in her tying.

Although Naka style is their preferred way of tying today, they are open to enjoying spontaneity and fun with ropes, and their personal practice and teaching also includes lighter topics. 

• The course fee is €400 per couple.

• The class will be English taught.

• The course will take place from 10:00pm to 5:00pm.

Remember that to participate at the workshop, the membership to UR Expression association is mandatory.