b) Contemporary gote (2 & 3-rope takate kote)

It is an in-depth examination of a generic gote which identifies the key features and engineering principles common to this family of ties. It explains techniques passed on by direct tuition by Kinoko Hajime and Osada Steve, and other masters of the art, combined with years of practice teaching, performing and playing with rope. Each step of tying is covered in a 2-camera HD video shot from multiple angles with close-ups so you don't miss a thing. Not only that but each step is described as it happens and there's a transcript with copious notes.

I have also added a video of the untying with no cuts so you can learn from seeing flow in action, plus by Kinoko, Steve and Osada ryu instructors. Of course safety is paramount, so there are articles on common mistakes and some of the most detailed information on avoiding nerve injury available.

There is now an additional 20 minute section on tying less flexible people. This gives two examples. The first is a modification of the standard gote for those who cannot get their arms into the classic position. The second is something I devised on the fly to accommodate a problem with the model's shoulder. Strictly speaking it is a half-gote as only one arm is behind, the other is in front, as one might have an arm in a sling, hence my name 'broken arm gote'. These two ties illustrate how standard 'ingredients' can be used to modify 'recipes' so long as the structurasl rules are followed.

I can guarantee you will be very surprised to discover what you don't know about this core tie, even if you think you know how to tie it.