KUMITE

ADVANCING IN SHIBARI

Selected topics, training and exchange for TIEY students.

 
 
 

CONTENT

3 Hours | 80€/couple
Kumite + Rope jam combiticket | 100€/couple

What is kumite

Kumite is an opportunity for TIEY students to learn about selected topics, train and exchange with each other. It is designed for riggers and models to learn. (Switching is not possible.)

CONTENT:

  • Opening round: Share potential problems, requests & topics to cover.

  • Technique training, technique review and kata.

  • Selected topic (varying from rope techniques, body handling, interaction & expression, problem solving, rope handling, philosophy, patterns, safety, body movement, aesthetics, …).

  • Collective practice round: Implementing the topic into a rope session / practice session in a guided setting.

  • Student exchange.

  • Open practice round under supervision.

  • Closing round: Round table where you can exchange experiences and ask for feedback.

It is very important to us that you follow the path that is right for you. As a kumite student, you can suggest topics to cover during kumite.

Morning Kumite 1

MINIMAL PREREQUISITES

  • Rigger and model must have followed the ZERO course at Studio TIEY

  • In case you would like to attend with a model who didn’t attend the ZERO course: contact us beforehand.

The kata in morning kumite is focussed on floorwork and semi-suspension techniques. The level of the kumite is adapted or differentiated on the level of the participants, irrespective whether beginners or advanced.

The theoretical background is covered in the ZERO & ONE courses of Studio TIEY and the Yukimura workshops by Michael Ropeknight.

Afternoon KUMITE II

MINIMAL PREREQUISITES

  • Rigger and model must have followed at least the ONE & TWO courses at Studio TIEY

  • In case you would like to attend with a model who didn’t attend the courses: contact us beforehand.

The kata in afternoon kumite is Sekibaku inspired (floorwork or semi-suspension techniques). There is minimum one suspension exercise included. The level of the kumite is adapted or differentiated on the level of the participants.

The theoretical background is covered in the ZERO, ONE, TWO & THREE courses of Studio TIEY and the Yukimura workshops by Michael Ropeknight.

Instructor

Kumite is given by Peter Etheros. He is a passionate teacher who loves to share and coach other human beings about shibari and other life related matters :-)

He designs the kumite content, based on his own experience and with the use of the Yagami-ryu framework. He is the founder of Studio TIEY and certified Yagami-ryu instructor since 2020

Language

The course is given in Dutch if all attendees feel comfortable. In all other cases, the course is given in English. One on one corrections can also be given in French or German.

 

EQUIPMENT

Clothing

  • Please wear something that you feel comfortable tying in / getting tied in, considering both movement and temperature.

  • For models, we prefer fitted clothing similar to yoga attire.

  • We advise against restrictive clothing such as jeans, underwire bras, jewelry, etc.

  • We practice barefoot or with socks.

Rope

You will need a minimum of 6 jute or hemp ropes for Kumite I and 10 jute or hemp ropes for Kumite II, preferably 5-6mm in diameter and 7-8m in length. Suitable rope can also be purchased at the studio (please contact us beforehand).