CourseLevel 3 | Experienced
Kinoko’s Updated TK3
In this step-by-step shibari course, Kinoko teaches an updated variation of his three-rope () with his model hua hua.
About this course
In this step-by-step shibari course, Kinoko teaches an updated variation of his three-rope () with his model hua hua. Good tying is all about adaptation and development – finding what works… and then finding something that maybe works even better. Kinoko’s TK3 has undergone some tweaking, adapting and even simplifying since the early days of Shibari Study when it initially graced our screens as our very first Kinoko-taught tutorial and became a go-to TK for many. In this course, Kinoko not only teaches his modified version in detail, he also explains why, when it comes to safety, the very first knot you tie is also one of the most essential to perfect. In the first video, Kinoko discusses the role of the hon-musubi or square knot. The knot used to secure the wrists in a TK, the focus of this class is understanding both why this tie is so important as well as how to tie it in such a way that it’s secure, compact and enhances the safety of your TK. Once your hon-musubi is perfected, it’s time to learn the updated TK3. The second video offers a precise and thorough walk-through of how to tie this chest harness with detailed explanations of Kinoko’s techniques and reasoning. The result? A comfortable TK that’s designed for style, safety and sustainability in suspensions. This class is suitable for intermediate levels and beyond. Always remember to keep your skill set in mind when applying techniques from any Shibari Study class to your own practice, particularly if you intend to utilize this tie suspensions. *Captions available for this class: English
Before you begin
Safety
This is a harness course that requires the understanding of simple frictions and forms. It’s best practice to incorporate harnesses into your play only after you can tie them by memory. As rope crosses the arms in this course, we suggest the person being tied be familiar with how to check their hands for signs of nerve compression.
Equipment
- At least three hanks of rope
- Safety shears
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I have a question. By pulling the munter hitches on the top wrap to the center up against the x friction and pulling the munter hitch on the shoulder bands down so all three are against the x friction on the top wrap, in suspension, it seems to directly weight the cinch lines to the bottom wrap on each side. Most TK's don't seem to put direct tension onto the cinches. How can I address that with placement of the supsension lines on the top wrap?
This one video in the series should be searchable under the beginner level. Im new to rope and stumbled upon this and found the attention to detail Kinoko shows in this particular video most helpful. Took my square knot to a different level.
Translation would be helpful. I am sure there is lots of good information that is mentioned but I can't understand it. I am probably not the only one. I haven't seen the ability to add subtitles but that may be an option.