Many variations of arm positions add the challenge of restricting the neck as well. This increases the sensations and the risks of the tie significantly. That said, with controlled ties creating indirect restriction, it is possible to explore some of those sensations progressively in a safer way.
We recommend reviewing the chapters on the anatomy of breathing and the neck before jumping into these ties to be more knowledgeable about the risks. Negotiate the boundaries thoroughly and plan some non-verbal communication strategies. Keep your cutting tool close and be ready to untie quickly. It is recommended to avoid a tight rope fixed around the neck. Never explore with those ties alone; this is how people die from bondage.
The goal of this week is to explore with indirect restriction of the neck with the upper body and discover what sensation can be experienced with those ties.
Activities
Day 120: From the Neck Down
Try connecting the neck and the arms parallel in front. The variation starting with the supermiddle around the neck is often called Greeting tie or Aisatsunawa 挨拶縄, as it is an introduction to connective ties in the Yukimura style. Placing the rope at the base of the neck and keeping an even pressure will help mitigate the risk of this tie.
Day 121: Knuckles on Neck
Tie the hands to the neck with the palm facing out. You’ll have to be gentle with this one as it can interfere with both the breathing and blood circulation to the head.
- How to tie the Choker Tie with RopuNawa
- Trailer Choker tie by Nawado
- Photo by Ren Yagami 1 2
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Day 122: Palms on Neck
Wrapping the neck with the hands and wrapping on top of it creates a soft and intense way to create indirect pressure. It is interesting that the person in rope can adjust the level of pressure, as long as there is It is some space in the tension for the person in rope to create a gap whenever the need to get a break.
Day 123: Self-Choking Riffle Tie
A variation of the riffle tie but with the arm wrapping around the neck. This one can be traced to older references in hojōjutsu documents.
Day 124: Double Neck Hug
Wrap the arm around the neck and tie it to the back, then bring the second arm around for a tighter position.
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Day 125: Forearms on Neck
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.
Day 126: Elbow-Up Choking Tie
By tying the hands together in the front and up and pulling the elbows upward in the back, you can create restriction around the neck. Note that this position can be hard to maintain so be ready to untie quickly.
Review
To complete the overview of this topic, you can look at explorations from previous chapters:
Video References
We compiled a YouTube playlist with various videos on this topic; let us know if you find any others we should add to it. Note that video references may display risky or unstable techniques; viewer discretion is advised.
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Inspirations and Resources
- Jimon (自問), choker ties, influence etc… by Nuitdetokyo
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