In this class, we’ll take a broad definition of gyaku ebi, using the term to refer to any face-down or three-quarter-facing position that plays with back arching.
We’ll work on ties both with and without a TK, in semi-suspension and/or low suspension.
Gyaku ebi is a position in kinbaku that often impresses and has a reputation for being reserved for those with extreme flexibility.Which is too bad !
In this workshop, the goal won’t be physical performance, but rather the sensations and emotions created through the way we tie these forms.
Tying a gyaku ebi means being precise, walking a fine line, and being able to read your partner’s reactions in order to assess how far you can, or should, go to bring them to their physical and psychological limits. This position, which must be built progressively, is very characteristic of semenawa.
We’ll also talk about the experience of suffering and surrender for the tied person, and how this learning process can take shape.
Throughout the day, I’d like to explore a few variations of gyaku ebi, explaining their technical specificities. We’ll also reflect on how the technical and aesthetic choices of each variation influence the communication we have with our partner.