Atelier Simonet, official Naka ryu studio in France, is located near subway station Mairie d'Aubervilliers (4minutes) Ligne12.

You should be 18+ to participate to this event and come by pair. 

  This is a class covering the fundamentals of Nawashi Akechi Kanna's takate kote (boxtie/TK). His partner for the class will be Lies.

In this class we will cover fundamental elements of Kanna's signature takate kote (TK) with the tasuki gake, the lines around the neck used for choking and extra support. Kanna's TK is an adaptation from Akechi Denki boxtie. It is known as one of the most accomplished boxtie in semenawa for its complex design, its overall resistance to stress and its versatility. In this class, we will review elements of its design and philosophy and cover some of its often-overlooked details. It is said that Kanna's TK contains most of the elements necessary to understand the style and how to build better harnesses. Studying the TK will also help understanding why the style uses certain types of frictions and architectural elements.

At the end of the class, you will have a deeper understanding of how to build a solid boxtie for multiple uses such as floorwork, partials and suspensions. You will also be introduced to basic principles of Kanna-ryū. Please note that switching is not allowed.

Workshop will be taught in English, however, if necessary, additional instruction could be provided in French.  

 Pre-requisites for riggers/tops:
- Riggers know basic frictions and how to tie a single column tie.

 Pre-requisites for models/bottoms:
- Being able to tell the difference between blood circulation and nerve issues;
- Being able to communicate appropriately with their tying partner about their emotional and physical well-being.
 

  What to bring:
- At least three ropes (7-8 meters/30ft, Ø 5-6mm), ideally jute rope or hemp rope;

  Mango (aguacate/AGKT) (he/him) is originally from Europe and currently resides in Ottawa (Canada). Starting his rope journey in 2015 as a rigger, he enjoys challenging and tormenting ropes, the art of semenawa. His main interest lies in simple ties and in the classics of kinbaku. He equally enjoys exploring floorwork and suspensions as they allow a vast array of play possibilities. In 2022, Akechi Kanna, one of Japan's leading and most influential rope artists and teachers, named him an official instructor of her style. He has performed and shared his knowledge about rope in half a dozen countries across the world and closer to home. He is a co-founder of CORE, a successful rope education collective in Ottawa.

Links : https://linktr.ee/agkt

  Lies is an experienced rope bottom with over 8 years of experience. She has a professional background in educational psychology, and likes to facilitate models' understanding and learning processes. She is mostly passionate by the mental connection that can be achieved through ropes, and by raw, intense emotions. Different ways of suffering are an integral part of this.

 Link : https://fetlife.com/Lies_