A selection of solid harness patterns

Kazami Ranki

Price (per tying pair): 

BOUND Members $125, TIED Members $150, WRAPPED Members $175

Join Kazami Ranki at Studio Friction for a 3 hour workshop on Kazami’s updated Gote and Hip harness. These patterns are known for being robust and solid ties that excel at safety and comfort. This class is an intermediate class that will move into a static suspension.

In this class we will cover:

• Updated Gote (without Kannuki): Kazami will teach you the art of tying his updated Gote, a solid chest harness that is robust and designed for sustainability. This variation eliminates the use of Kannuki, allowing for greater flexibility and comfort while maintaining the solid structure of the tie.
• Updated Hip Harness: Kazami Ranki’s new approach to creating a hip harness that captures the natural curves of the body at hip level. You will learn the steps required to achieve a secure tie that provides both robust support and aesthetic appeal.
• (if time allows) Hishi Tie: Explore the intricacies of the Hishi tie, a versatile and visually striking diamond pattern that can be utilized for both decorative and suspension purposes. Kazami will demonstrate the pattern and techniques that will enable you to incorporate this beautiful tie into your own repertoire.
• Up line attachment methods and Static suspension techniques to see how the harnesses work.

All students will be expected to have suspension experience and riggers expected to have solid experience in basic up-line management. Participants should be able to tie a suspension worthy chest and hip harness. As always, everyone is welcome to participate up to their own comfort level or just observe the class.

Riggers will need a full (8-15) rope kit, rigging plate/ring and a few carabiners.

Instructor:

Kazami Ranki – He/Him

Kazami Ranki resides in Osaka Japan where he is the organizer of many SM events in Tokyo and Osaka. Known as the “Atrocious Nawashi”, Kazami Ranki has been tying for over 26 years. His style (Kazami-Ryu) is known internationally for it’s focus on his partners comfort, the strength of the ties, the unique patterns he has created, and his unmatched ability to accentuate the beauty and essence in those he ties.

Important event information:

• Please arrive on time or a bit early so that we can get started promptly.
• Studio friction membership is required to attend to enable us to maintain our 501(c)7 non-profit status (per the IRS we can only earn 30% of our income from non-members). If you're not a member, but interested in attending, consider joining us. Membership starts at $10 per month non-recurring. Learn more by clicking here.
• Registration & payment required online in advance.
• Bring a photo ID that matches the name listed in your online registration for admittance.
• No refunds or credits on cancellations within 24 hours of event (contact office@studiofriction.com with extenuating circumstances)
• You must be at least 19 years old to attend events at Studio Friction.