Nawajutsu: the Technical Art of Rope

"Movement. Connection. Control."

🗓 When: Sundays · Doors at 16h · Class starts at 16h15 sharp
📍 Where: Tension
🎟 Cost: One Green Pack per person / per month (3–5 classes, depending on the month)
🎒 Prerequisites: Fundamentals + 1 rope (Ichinawa only)
👥 No partner required – see below

WILLCAT’s NAWAJUTSU course combines - A Body Manipulation, Movement & Flow Class that is dynamic, technical, and interactive while dedicating time to a recurring course focused on refining fluidity, connection, and efficiency in rope movements. This 2-hour class includes; a warmup “workout” & explores centering, projection, and centrifugal flow, helping participants guide, shift, and manipulate their partner’s body with intention and grace; using minimal frictions, if at all, and strategic wraps. Through technical breakdowns, geometry, and advanced movement concepts, students will develop a deeper understanding of how to move, or be moved, while applying rope to their partner or pattern.

🧠 Core Concepts & Objectives

Flow & Transitioning; Moving a tied partner seamlessly without excessive force, using natural momentum and body positioning.

Weight Shifting & Balance; Understanding the mechanics of weight distribution to adjust a partner’s posture smoothly.

Knee-Walking & Low Movement; Learning how to move efficiently around a tied partner while staying grounded and maintaining control.

Pushing & Pulling Mechanics; Engaging with the rope and the body to achieve guided movement instead…