Strappado | Armbinders

In this class, Tamandua teaches two variations of strappado (behind-the-back armbinders). The first variation is easily adaptable for bottoms, show definition who may not easily be able to get their elbows close together, while still creating an arm binder that is compact and restrictive. Because this variation of the tie does not support the chest, it’s best utilized for floor-play or partial suspensions only. The second variation with additional wrapping around the chest is suitable for suspensions. For the suspension line, we recommend using an epsilon on the top wrap for more chest load and eventually add a secondary rope from the wrists to lift the arms. For partial suspensions, you may also attach a rope directly from the wrists with an epsilon for a more extreme variation, as demonstrated in the free Strappado Session demo. Strappado ties are fairly demanding on the body and involve a higher risk of nerve compression and blood circulation issues – we recommend doing regular hand checks and practicing these ties with extra care. *Captions available for this series: English