Yagami-ryu #6

Crimson Crane

(Benitsuru, 紅鶴)

Today's workshop offers in-depth tutelage pertaining to the intricacies of the one-leg-up style of semi-suspension (hanzuri, 半吊り). (Suffice to say that there are other conceivable methods for achieving half-suspensions.)

When put into this position, ukete (受け手) will attain the shape of a flamingo. Since flamingos are not indigenous to Japan, Yagami Ren (鵺神蓮) sensei (先生) has chosen the benitsuru (crimson crane, 紅鶴). If ornithological records prove elusive, we can always refer to the first documented mention in an ancient hojojutsu scroll of September 31, 1283.

One-leg-up Shibari

There is a surprising multitude of basic principles at work in scientific disciplines as well as in the art of Yagami-ryu kinbaku (鵺神流緊縛). If you ignore the basics you are setting yourself up for trouble.

The one-leg-up or benitsuru style of semi-suspension is more complicated than meets the eye. As usual, Yagami Ren sensei is giving detailed explanations of body posture as well as the tying process.

The eager learner will benefit from the in-depths teachings delivered with simultaneous English interpretation.

As has been customary in Yagami-ryu workshops the kinbaku grandmaster will demonstrate the technique(s) of the day in performance.