Join the LA Rope Dojo as we explore two of the most famous and legendary “torture ties” from Edo era Japan. Â The Ebi or “Shrimp” tie was one of the four proscribed tortures under the Tokugawa Shogunate in Japan and was used to great effect to elicit confessions from prisoners. Â The Gyaku Ebi or “reverse shrimp” tie is the Japanese version of what we in the west call a hogtie. Â What seems to be a simple and straightforward tie, actually has layers upon layers that can be used to make it everything from fun and enjoyable to incredibly strenuous and challenging.
Master K and Zetsu will demonstrate several versions of each tie, provide some historical background on how they evolved, go over very important safety information, risks and danger areas, and have a hands on portion which will teach three ties, agura shibari, ebi shibari and a basic gyaku ebi shibari.
Come prepared to tie or be tied.
Location:
Threshold Clubhouse
11300 Hartland St
North Hollywood CA 91605
Cost: $15 ($10 for Threshold members)
