
c) Old-style gote (TK with 3rd & 4th rope variations)
Full tutorial including suspension demonstration
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A very comprehensive tutorial for an archetypal old-style gote. It is Nina's own variation on Marai Masato's and very similar to Naka Akira's with its roots in Yukimura's. It starts with the 2-rope base, she then adds 3rd and 4th ropes, then finally shows how to add the suspension line and complete a very practical partial suspension graduating to a full suspension.
Bonus tutorial: We have just added an additional tutorial for Nina's latest interpretation of a 2-rope old-style gote.
Supporting material includes detailed tying and usage notes, safety information specific to this family of ties, 'Ask Nina' Q&A forum, video of old style masters tying and links.
Please note that this is NOT a suspension tutorial. The tutorial covers the gote in great detail. There are guidance notes (not instructions) and a demonstration of a suspension for experienced riggers who understand the risks involved but it is far from a complete suspension tutorial. It is very easy to cause permanent nerve damage or worse if you don't have sufficient skills in Japanese bondage style suspensions; even then, this type of bondage can be dangerous.
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Nina Russ is a London-based shibari performer, rope artist, and educator. She began her rope journey in 2011 as a student of Esinem, with whom she later co-founded BOUND, London's pioneering shibari night (2012), and the online learning platform ShibariClasses (2015).