Flavours of Semenawa with Soptik & Sansei (intermediate)

Doors open: 10:30am

Semenawa is often mistakenly associated with pain. But seme is not just for the sake of pain. Tight, restrictive ropes and strenuous or uncomfortable positions torment the body. Suffering can be not only physical, but also mental.

The mental aspects, though often neglected, are just as important as the physical ones. Tying the mind rather than the body together with helplessness and hopelessness or even frustration leaves no choice but to surrender that embodies the very essence of semenawa.

Let’s explore these possibilities more deeply. Creating a particular headspace brings with it strong emotions. Some of them may be dark, yet possess a unique and compelling beauty and strength. Embrace these emotions alongside our intentions and fetishes. Find out who we are, what appeals to us and where we want to grow. Get inspiration.

This workshop offers a journey through various shades of semenawa, all while honoring the spirit of kinbaku. We will navigate through nuanced flavours such as shame, tough love, stories we put into ropes and minds, objectification or exposure and humiliation. Even if some of these are not your kinks, we will provide alternative path to enjoy and learn from each exercise.

Pre-requisites

Both riggers and models should have experience with partial suspensions and have a solid foundation on the floor. You should master basic floor ties, especially single and double column ties, lacing, futomomo and any form of stable Gote (Takate Kote).
Both riggers and models should ideally have experience with basic suspensions and have a solid foundation on the floor. You should master basic floor ties, especially single and double column ties, lacing, futomomo and any form of stable Gote (Takate Kote).

Bring with you

Participants will need to bring a minimum of 8-12 ropes.

About the educators

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 that they are both certified for up to level 1. 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

Tickets are non-refundable, as once they’re sold we often have a waiting list and are happy to help contact those guests to assist with reselling where possible🎟️💛. For our regularly occurring classes, we’re also very happy to rebook your ticket for a different date when needed 📅✨