RING: Basics 201 & One Rope Gote (5/8/21)

It’s that time again! The second Saturday of the month: a day dedicated to Nashville’s Rope Bondage Community!

RING is 18 and older and open to all consent-minded adults, regardless of CPI membership. Please bring a Valid ID or CPI Membership Card

This month we’re returning to having two simultaneous classes to adapt to more levels of rope interest!

One Rope Gote – Virgil & Emma (Playspace)

Gote Shibari references rope techniques where a bottom’s hands are behind the back. Usually, Gote patterns use multiple lengths of rope to set tone and structure to a bondage scene. This class will look at preparing for the bondage and the first rope applied.

Join Virgil and Emma for an introduction to the technique, philosophy, and usage of tying a Gote with a single rope. We’ll dive into why these ties so popular, what relationship Gote Shibari has on risk profiles, and variations on tying the first rope of multi-rope Gote patterns.

This is not a beginner class. Tops must be comfortable tying a single column well and have experience handling rope. Bottoms should have body awareness and be ready to provide feedback. Both should assess their risk profiles before attending. This technique cannot be self-tied, but anyone is welcome to audit the class.

Basics 201 – Nurse Jane (Classroom)

So you know your single column, now what? Well take what you know and turn it into a floor tie by using concepts like body mechanics, tension, and intent. Even the most experienced of rope folks can benefit from this class by grounding and reconnecting.

Requirements: A single column, rope, and shears. If you are in need of a refresher video please let me know. It’s preferable that you have a partner but self tying is welcome.

Please review our current pandemic policies and protocols here.

Pandemic Protocols for In-Person Events

• Attendees must register ahead of time and pay the registration fee in advance. (No refunds will be provided for no-shows.)
• Registration will be first-come-first-served.
• At the time of registration, you will be asked to select an arrival time to better limit queuing outside the front door. If you arrive earlier than your reservation time, please wait in your car until it is your time to approach the front door. Please try not to be later than your designated arrival time; but if you are, wait at the back of the line — if there is one — don’t attempt to cut ahead.
• You will be required to wear a facemask during your entire visit to The Mark, starting when you set foot on the ramp to the front door.
  Upon entering and before being allowed past the front lobby, one of our medical advocates will take your forehead temperature with a contactless thermometer and ask you the basic COVID-19 screening questions.
• Chairs are prearranged per the MPHD-approved floor plan and may not be moved — except if you bring your own wheelchair.
• Outside food or drink will be not allowed.
• The outdoor smoking deck is closed.
• Please pay attention and follow any staff instruction and informational signage!

And Please…

Although we believe that we can reopen safely with the rules above, we ask those 65 years of age and older and those with the following medical conditions to carefully consider the potential health impacts of their attendance, as the CDC identifies folks in these categories to be at increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19:

• Cancer
• Chronic kidney disease
• COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
• Immuno-compromised state (weakened immune system) from solid organ transplant
• Obesity (BMI – Body Mass Index – of 30 or higher)
• Serious heart conditions, such as heart failure, coronary artery disease, or cardiomyopathies
• Sickle cell disease
• Type 2 diabetes mellitus
• (The list of the known/recognized “at risk” underlying medical conditions, as well as those conditions that “might cause increased risk” for severe illness from COVID-19 can be found here.)

By registering for this event, you are acknowledging that an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any place where people are present. By attending this event, you and any in your party voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19 and agree not to hold Community Perspectives Inc. (CPI) or any of its affiliates, directors, management, staff, or volunteers liable for any illness or injury.

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