One of the classic and rewarding phases of rope art is suspension. In my style and our dojo we support the study first on the floor work then in semi-suspension. On these basis, the suspension offers a new dimension on the technical level, as well as for creation purpose and mental state.

Goal : This course, followed in full, aims to allow you to integrate all the basic suspensions of the Nicolas’s Style. As always the goal is both to continue to explore rope art together and to allow you to gain a solid basis for your own style. The tuition will be for tying people as well as those who are in the ropes.

Sequence :

This year each class will be divided in three phases:

• Reminder and validation of the basic technique of the previous class,
• Presentation and trying of the new form,
• Transition work (to or from another form previously studied) or transformation (creative work/play/…)

There will therefore be three suspensions per tuition. Of course, depending on the group and its evolution, many adjustments will be possible and any pair will be able to benefit from adaptations within the limit of my time.

Annual Program :

October: Yoko-Tsuri 1 // Side suspension (base) // With Carabiner.
November: Yoko-Tsuri 2 // Side suspension (Exploration) // with Carabiner
December: Ryo-Ashi-Tsuri // Form where the two legs are attached together // Work on One and Two points (Carabiner and bamboo possible in the study).
January: Futomomo-Tsuri // Form on compact folded leg // Work on One and Two points (Carabiner and bamboo possible in the study).
February: Ashi-Kubi-Tsuri // Suspension on the ankle // Work on Carabiner
March: Gyaku-Ebi-tsuri // Face down suspension also called inverted shrimp // Work on Carabiner
April: Agura-Tsuri // seated cross-legged position // Carabiner work
May: Gyaku Ashi-tsuri // from floor form to suspension // And transformation work.
June: Full Transition // Move from one form to another in a fluid and assured way.

Requirements :

• Please ask me for permission to join this course
• Having a good understanding of my patterns and basics is essential.
• To be able to do the two-rope Gote and the two-rope Mae quickly. (Know yourself in the shape for the model, know your model in the shape for the rigger)

Rules and Material :

• 8 pairs maximum
• 3 hours of lessons
• Have your equipment (8 ropes – 4 carabiners – safety tool – Tenugui)
• No nudity or topless
• No recording: photo // video // sound – note and drawing welcome.

No spectator, be in pairs.

During the tuition I will share my knowledge, skills and experience for both sides; rigger (Tori) and model (Uke)!

By joining this class, you agree to our community guidelines and policies. Please take a moment to review them. To get the most out of your experience and understand our teaching approach, we also encourage you to read our Group Tuition and Philosophy page.