{"id":106,"date":"2017-12-29T11:19:28","date_gmt":"2017-12-29T10:19:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fourelements.de.com\/?page_id=106"},"modified":"2018-03-28T10:26:27","modified_gmt":"2018-03-28T08:26:27","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.fourelements.de.com\/en\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row fullwidth=”true” parallax=”content-moving-fade” css=”.vc_custom_1514541538554{margin-bottom: 45px !important;}”][vc_column][mk_edge_slider swiper_bg=”#ffffff” order=”ASC” animation_effect=”fade” slideshow_speed=”700000″ direction_nav=”none” pagination=”none” skip_arrow=”false” disable_lazyload=”true” slides=”333″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row id=”c1″ css=”.vc_custom_1514465478152{padding-top: 35px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text align=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1514542302300{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\n

FAQ<\/h1>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text align=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1520120297397{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\n

Frequently Asked Questions<\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][mk_padding_divider size=”20″][vc_separator color=”chino” border_width=”2″ el_width=”10″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row id=”c1″ css=”.vc_custom_1514465478152{padding-top: 35px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_accordions open_toggle=”-1″][vc_accordion_tab title=”What is Osada Ryu?”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1520120332932{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Osada Ryu is the structured tying system (school) developed by Osada Steve in Tokyo based on his years of working as a professional rope artist in Japan, as well as training with some of the Grandmasters of Shibari. It is based on the life works of some of the most famous Bakushis (tying artists) such as Osada Eikichi, Akechi Denki and Yukimura Haruki.
\nAs a teaching system, it focuses on security and communication while facilitating the instruction of even complex techniques by breaking them up into simple, easily understood units that build on one another. It combines technical and philosophical aspects and is the foundation of the skills of a majority of all active Western riggers (tying practitioners).
\nTo determined students it offers the chance to track their learning progress by means of exams. These exams are called \u201cKyu exams\u201d. Starting at 9th Kyu, they cover the whole curriculum of techniques and the philosophies they are based.
\nThe exams further allow the comparison of skill levels across all Osada Ryu dojos and thereby provide the possibility of seamlessly continuing the training at any of the dojos.
\nOsada Ryu emphasizes communication and interaction with the passive partner.
\nMichael Ropeknight was licensed as instructor by Osada Steve and teaches this style at Fourelements.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”What is Yukimura Ryu?”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1520120374782{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Yukimura Ryu is the Shibari style developed and taught by the late Grandmaster Yukimura Haruki (1948-2016). This style covers techniques for tying on the ground and also employs a large variety of smaller techniques outside of rope handling. The style is often referred to as \u201cNewaza\u201d and is unique among the traditional Shibari styles. In contrast to the other – oftentimes rougher – tying techniques, it is a softer and more emotional style. Yukimura often referred to it as \u201caibu no nawa\u201d (caressing rope).
\nLarge focus is placed on communication by means of rope to provoke emotional responses from the model. This emotional dialogue is highly unconventional for the Japanese soul.
\nMichael Ropeknight was licensed as instructor by Yukimura Haruki and teaches this style at Fourelements.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”What can I learn here?”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1520120446625{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]At Fourelements you can study traditional and progressive Shibari. If you want to find out about Shibari, click here<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”Where does it take place?”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1520120475416{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\n

Events and lessons take place at Fourelements dojo in the Cologne\/Bonn region in the South of North Rhine-Westfalia. The airport Cologne\/Bonn is located about 20 minutes away by car. An inexpensive hotel is located within walking distance, but attendees can also spend the night at the dojo if they prefer.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”What events are available at Fourelements?”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1520120578704{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]a) Lessons<\/strong><\/p>\n

Michael (Nawakishi) Ropeknight is the only certified instructor of Shibari in the styles of Osada Ryu and Yukimura Ryu in Germany. If you are interested in lessons, please get in touch with him via the contact form on this website.<\/p>\n

b) Seilzeit<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201eSeilzeit\u201c is a Shibari event that gives people the chance to escape the sometimes hectic everyday life. It provides a safe, quiet environment with soft background music, where people can discuss rope topics, experiment, gain their first experiences with Shibari or just have a pleasant time with friendly and like-minded people.
\nEverybody is welcome: whether interested or curious, beginner or \u201cprofessional\u201d, Shibari artists as well as western bondage practitioners, all genders, people just \u201cwanting to tie or be tied\u201d or just \u201cwanting to take a look\u201d.
\nWe extend a special invitation to single people without a tying partner to help to introduce them to the world of Shibari. Friendly conversations with other attendees just might lead to \u201ewanting to experience rope together\u201c.
\nThere is no dress code, but out of respect for the neighbors, we ask attendees to not use \u201eprovocative clothing\u201d in the outside areas. In general we recommend to wear comfortable clothing.
\nBringing your own ropes as well as a blanket or quilt is recommended. Beginners can also use ropes provided by the dojo.
\nAs the event spans several hours, we ask that everybody bring some food for the buffet. Common choices include vegetarian pasta salad, meatballs, cheese, bread, dips, sweets or basically anything you can think of. This way everybody can contribute to a fun evening.
\nHot and cold drinks are provided free of charge by the dojo.
\nThis is a private event. To assure its success, attendees agree to follow the house rules and to participate in contribution to expenses.<\/p>\n

c) Seilzeit\u00a0 \u201ekinbaku edition\u201c<\/strong><\/p>\n

This event targets Shibari couples who want to take a deep dive into the world of Kinbaku and wish to experience unforgettable moments.
\nTying, the beauty of suffering, dominance and submission, devotion and intense feelings, eroticism and pain \u2013 these are the features of this evening.<\/p>\n

There is no dress code, but out of respect for the neighbors, we ask attendees to not use \u201eprovocative clothing\u201d in the outside areas.<\/p>\n

As the event spans several hours, we ask that everybody bring some food for the buffet. Common choices include vegetarian pasta salad, meatballs, cheese, bread, dips, sweets or basically anything you can think of. This way everybody can contribute to a fun evening.
\nHot and cold drinks are provided free of charge by the dojo.<\/p>\n

This is a private event. To assure its success, attendees agree to follow the house rules and to participate in contribution to expenses.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”Do I get a certificate for taking lessons? “][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1520120617730{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Osada Ryu is one of the most significant teaching systems in Shibari. To determined students it offers the chance to track their learning progress by means of exams. These exams are called \u201cKyu exams\u201d. Starting at 9th Kyu, they cover the whole curriculum of techniques and the philosophies they are based. The exams further allow the comparison of skill levels across all Osada Ryu dojos and thereby provide the possibility of seamlessly continuing the training at any of the dojos. They can also be helpful in certifying a rigger\u2019s skill level for new potential models\/partners.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”Is there a dress code for Shibari? “][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1520120642686{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Comfortable clothing is recommended for both, active and passive roles.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”I am curious, but also a little anxious. “][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1520120672248{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]The Fourelements provides a safe space, where beginners can take their first steps in Shibari. Experienced people are usually available to answer any questions. Especially the \u201eSeilzeit\u201c events are recommended to beginners. They provide the chance for observation and communication with others and to experience Shibari at one\u2019s own pace.
\nIf you are still unsure, please feel free to contact Michael Ropeknight directly with any questions you might have.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”I want to learn Shibari, but I do not have a partner. “][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1520120704996{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]A good starting place is to attend a \u201eSeilzeit\u201c event. Here you can meet potential partners for Shibari during casual conversations and watching others tie. You are encouraged to keep an open mind regarding genders and not prematurely focusing on active\/passive roles. Feel free to sign up for any of the next available events.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][\/vc_accordions][mk_padding_divider size=”65″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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