Exploring the Yukimura Gote a Barcelona

Gote-shibari - a form with hands tied behind the back - is common to all schools of shibari. European shibari practitioners are generally taught that the specific takate-kote form requires precise tension and specific frictions, and should be done quickly and efficiently to prepare the person in ropes for what's to come.

In contrast, the act of tying the Yukimura gote can be considered a seduction, with every wrap an opportunity to tantalize or torment our partner.

Given that aibunawa is primarily a floor-based tying style, this gote is considerably less structured than gote / takate-kote variations used in suspension / predicament oriented styles.

This workshop will be taught by Stuart (Instagram / Fetlife) and Cath (Instagram / Fetlife).

NOTE: Deposit is not refundable. If the workshop is full we will open a waiting list, which will be used to try to fill any cancellations that may be required.

The class will include:

• The basic two-rope gote as tied by Yukimura-sensei
• A floor-based version of kata-ashi - appropriate for sensual / erotic play
• Variations for adding a third rope
• A seated M-shape (legs spread)
• Use of the nawajiri (rope ends) to add seme ("torment")

Who is this workshop for?

• Students wanting to lea their first gote
• Students familiar with some form of gote and wanting to expand possibilities
• Beginners who have at least attended the level 0 Aibunawa Foundation workshop

Details:

• Tickets are per couple, with the expectation of fixed rigger / model roles (no switching)
• From 11-18h, with a lunch break
• This workshop will be presented in English, with assistance available in Spanish if needed
• Please pay balance in cash or Bizum at the start of the workshop
• 25€ discount if the couple is attending both Aibunawa Foundation (28/03) and this workshop

Requirements:

• Comfortable tying some form of single-column tie and frictions, and a y-hanger for suspension
• Ideally, prior experience with some form of gote / takate-kote, and with some form of double-column tie
• 6-7 ropes, 8m x 4-5mm (if possible)
• If comfortable, the person in ropes should wear clothing that can be opened / allows for some exposure

For more information, please contact Stuart directly: Telegram / Signal / WhatsApp