Controlling the elbows is a powerful way to create restriction of the upper body. Playing with the angles and positions of the elbows opens a lot of possibilities. Some of these positions may be difficult to sustain while others can be very comfortable. Warm up the arms, especially the shoulders, and find out which one is your favourite.
The goal of this week is to play with different positions that involve the elbows to create restrictive ties.
Day 106: Elbows Together in the Back – Bring the elbows together in the back. Bind the upper part of the arms and from there you can decide if you keep the wrists free or if you want to separate them for a more exposing tie.
Day 107: Waitress Tie – A classic tie from the damsel in distress style. Bring the elbows together in the back and tie the wrists in the front. Some variations bring the wrists closer to the shoulders, bending the elbows in a more extreme position.
Day 108: Elbows in Front – Tie the wrists in front, then tie each elbow and pull them toward the back to create this deceptively restricting position. This position was inspired by A-Nicolas.
Day 109: T-Rex Tie – Aka tōrō shibari 蟷螂縛り(Mantis tie). Feel like a dinosaur! Bend the elbows and tie them parallel to each other on each side of the body.
Day 110: Demon Tie – Also known as tengu shibari 天狗縛り. Bring the wrists to each side to create this very open position and then catch on the elbows in the back to make it truly restrictive.
Day 110: Angel Tie – Aka Tenshi shibari (angel tie). Pull the two elbows in the back to create wings. Note that the tension on the arm should be very loose in order to make this tie safe. The pattern showed is based on a design by Tifereth.
Choking Forearms – Bring the wrists behind the neck, and tie the elbows together in front. This position forces the forearms to press on each side of the neck, creating a self-choking effect. Make sure the distance between the wrists gives enough space to the neck and be ready to untie quickly if needed.
We compiled a Youtube playlist with various videos on this topic, let us know if you find others we should add to this list. Note that video references may display risky or unstable techniques, viewer discernment is advised.
Gallery
Elbows Together
Double column around the elbows. M:Nathaniel Flumen R/P: Ebi McKnotty
Waitress Tie
Elbows in the back, wrists in the front. M: Nathaniel Flumen R/P: Ebi McKnotty
Elbows in front
Single column tie on wrist, elbows pulled to the side. Inspiration A-Nicolas. M: Nathaniel Flumen R/P: Ebi McKnotty
Elbows in Front
Single column tie on wrists, elbows pulled to the sides. Inspiration A-Nicolas. M: FreakyFerret R/P: EbiMcKnotty
Wrists to the shoulder
Front - Tied the wrists together and pulled to the shoulder. Used left-over rope to open the elbows. Inspired by A-Nicolas. M: Hanna R/P: Ebi McKnotty
Wrists to the Shoulder
Back - Tied the wrists together and pulled to the elbows. Used left-over rope to open the elbows. Inspired by A-Nicolas. M: Hanna R/P: Ebi McKnotty
T-Rex Tie
Chicken wings pulled to the front from the inside. M: Nathaniel Flumen R/P: Ebi McKnotty
Demon Tie
Wrists and elbows connected to the back. Inspiration by Lizard. M: Nathaniel Flumen R/P: Ebi McKnotty
Angel Tie
Two chicken wings linked in the back. Inspired by Tifereth. M: Hanna R/P: Ebi McKnotty
Choking Forearms Tie
Wrists tied behind the head, elbows tied to the front. Leave space to protect the neck. Inspiration by Pedro Cordas. M: Nathaniel Flumen R/P: Ebi McKnotty
Choking Forearms Tie
Wrists tied behind the head, elbows tied to the front. Leave space to protect the neck. Inspiration by Pedro Cordas. M: Miss Soffia R/P: Ebi McKnotty
Bending Elbows
Tie the forearms together in the back and pulled them upward with shoulder straps. M: Nathaniel Flumen R/P: Ebi McKnotty
Bending Elbows
Forearms togethers, pulled to the chest to bend elbows. M: Nathaniel Flumen R/P: Ebi McKnotty
Inspirations and Resources
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