TK, takate kote, gote, hands-behind-the-back tie… This classic bondage position has many names, forms and shapes, but a workshop usually teaches you one style and one pattern. This class does the opposite.

I think of a TK as a collection of building blocks, each with several options to choose from, because the rope should adapt to the person being tied and not the other way around. That approach leaves more room for different bodies, freedom to improvise, and it makes a tie with a scary reputation feel a bit more approachable.

It's a multi-level, back-to-basics infodump. It suits advanced beginners who have never learned a TK, and equally people with more experience who have spent time inside one single pattern and want to revisit the foundations. Either way, my aim is that you leave with the tools to start your own TK journey and a clearer idea of which kind of TK you want to go deep on.

We will cover at least:

• Basic mechanics of different types of TK (stemless, with stem)

• Safety concerns, including nerve safety

• Body positioning and shoulder locking options

• Alternatives and TK-ish ties for people with limited mobility

We will not cover:

• Extra rope ("third rope") options. I'd rather spend the time building the best possible base structure than rush the foundation to get to a complex multi-rope TK.

• How to suspend a TK, or how to match different TKs to different suspensions.

Requirements:

• For those tying: enough technical basics to follow along with a pattern. At minimum a single column tie, a few frictions, and how to finish a tie.

• For those being tied: knowledge of nerve safety, how to do hand checks, and communication with your partner that's solid enough that asking for adjustments is easy.