The Takate Kote, short just TK, and its variations is one of the most tied structured patterns in the rope world. No matter if hands in the front or in the back, if you tie a stemless TK or one with a stem, whether you have Kannukis or not, the TK is for sure a tie that has led to countless arguments amongst those who tie it regularly as well as against those who refuse to tie it for this or that reason.
A standout quality of the TK is the fact that it is comprised of basically all fundamental techniques used in Shibari. Learning the TK isn’t limited to just learning a pattern but rather it allows to comprehend most of what is needed to tie with each other, from proper tensions and placements, all kinds of frictions and hitches, as well as basic anatomy and rope handling.
We will not only demystify the Takate Kote but we will also look into the intricacies of it. We will work on it from the ground up and participants will get a picture as complete as possible about the advantages and disadvantages of various TK’s. What is it for, when can we use which and what are the compatibilities and incompatibilities between different variations of the TK.
PART 1 (JULY 27TH, 2025, 10am – 1PM PST)
– Myths and monsters – why it’s not the TK’s fault if it’s boring or unsafe.
– Principles of the TK – actually grounded in physics and not in tradition.
– Complete structure of a TK
PART 2 (AUGUST 3RD, 2025, 10am – 1PM PST)
– Variations with hands low or high
– Variations of the so-called “3rd rope”
– Attachment points for suspensions and variations to support more up-line points.
Note:
This hybrid class can be visited via zoom AND in person. The in-person class is located at Studio Allegory in Vancouver, Canada. The class will be recorded and in-person participants will be shown how to avoid being in the recording if they choose to not be in the recording. All participants (online and in-person) will get access to the recording of the class for 30 days after the end of the class. Please be aware that an online ticket is not valid for an in-person participation. The online part is hosted by Karada House, the in-person part is hosted by Studio Allegory.
- Date and Time: July 27th & August 3rd 2025, 10am – 1pm PST (Pacific Standard Time)
DOORS OPEN at 9.30 and CLOSE at 10am. Please arrive well before 10am!) - Duration: 3h per class (2 classes)
- Fee: $45/person per class, $80/person for both parts. Please note that this is the in person rate with direct instruction. Access to recording included
- Prerequisites: Single column tie plus a basic understanding of frictions and hitches (half- and munter hitches).
- Material to bring: minimum 3 ropes, ~8m ea. We do have loaner ropes at the studio
- For individuals or pairs: Individuals and pairs (to tie along, please come with someone)
Tickets:
Please have a look at our policies and safety rules.
- Accessibility:
Studio Allegory is on the ground floor and there are no steps anywhere in the space. There is a single washroom for all with a handle bar and an air hand dryer. We have unscented soap, and we run an industrial air purifier automatically. Studio Allegory has a kitchen corner with a kettle and a coffee maker, as well as a mini fridge and a microwave. Studio Allegory also has a quiet room equipped with fidget toys, colouring books, blankets, noise cancelling earmuffs, and stuffed animals. Upon request we can provide closed captions for our workshops running on a screen. We have masks for a small donation.
- Cancellation and refund policy:
If Studio Allegory has to cancel an event, we will either refund ticket holders or transfer tickets to similar events in the future, depending on the wishes of the ticket holder.
Cancellation by participants: Cancellation before 48h prior to the start of the event entitles the ticket holder to a full refund. Between 48h and the start of the workshop, we can provide a partial refund (50% minus payment processing fees.) or transfer of the ticket to a similar event in the future.
No refund or transfer can be offered for no-shows or cancellation after the event has started.
Photo Credit: Renée de Sans/Karada House
