We will look first at the erotic culture of Japan and the social regulation of sex starting in the XVIIth century, then at social regulation and repression and the influence of Chinese thought, looking especially at the Japanese techniques for arrest, persuasion (seme) and torture from the XVIIth to the XIXth century.

In a second part we will examine how these techniques entered the sexual fantasy domain in prints, stories and theater representations, leading us to the XXth century and the emergence of shibari under Itoh Seiu.

In the third part we will look at the immediate post war and the distinction between the rope styles of Minomura Kou and Tsujimura Takeshi, followed by the people they influenced, Nureki Chimuo and Yukimura Haruki on Minomura side, Akechi Denki on Tsujimura side and we will finish in 2005 when Akechi Denki passes away.

Note: We will not examine the style of any living bakushi.

The workshop is intended for any level from absolute beginner, the rope applications will be based on the attendance and the time available. A limited number of applications at the end are of a high level and will require familiarity with dynamic suspension. No one is under any obligation to participate in any application, just watching is perfectly fine.

IMPORTANT
– Reservation can be made per individual or pair (see tickets below) and will be done by order and number of participants.
– Combined tickets for this workshop and February 1st Workshop available (see website).
– Early birds tickets available for a short time.
– Photography or filming inside is prohibited, only allowing photography between partners without photographing other participants and must request express permission from the organization.
– Footwear will not be allowed inside, so we advise bringing socks and comfortable clothing.
– There will be an isolated area for social gathering, with refreshments and snacks.
– Refunds will only be given – in case of withdrawal – up to four weeks before the event date.
– This is a private event with conditional access and registration is required.
– There will be a short break around lunchtime for approx 30min, so we invite you to bring your own food and eat in our social area.

Registration
The space will be for the exclusive use of KNOTY participants, to provide maximum comfort and confidentiality possible to all who join us. Prior registration is required, see details and tickets below. If you wish to register through MBway, you can do so at 939611076, indicating Name/nickname and send a message with registration indication and email for further contact.
Further payments options: Bank transfer upon request and Paypal (check website).

Doors open at 8:30am and the organization appreciates everyone’s punctuality. If you need information or clarification, don’t hesitate to contact through email hello@knoty.pt or via Instagram.

About NuitdeTokyo:

NdT has spent 7 years with Yukimura Haruki and is a licensed instructor in the Yukimura style under the name Haru Kakeru (春翔）.
He has also spent several years studying with Akechi Kanna and Osada Steve, but, for the sake of clarity, does not belong formally to their respective style. In addition he has taken isolated lessons with Nureki Chimuo, Oda Hisashi, Nawashi Monko, Randa Mai, Miura Takumi, Arisue Go, Shima Shikō, Saikatsu, Hige, Masato Marai, Haru to Kyō and a few others.
He has also amassed since the early 90s a number of books and magazines related to Japanese SM with a collection in excess of 10000 references, including complete collections of Kitan Club, Uramado, SM King, SM Mania, SM Select, SM fan, and SM Sniper. He sometimes translates workshops for professional bakushi, in recent years for Naka Akira, Kazami Ranki, Yagami Ren or Tenma Haru.