Soptik

Soptik is a Czech nawashi.

Era: 2010s

NAWASHI · TEACHER · ORGANISER

Prague-based bondage teacher, performer and event organiser; co-founder of the Czech rope scene. Created his first educational rope website in 2000. After ten years of self-education met Hajime Kinoko, who became his first teacher of Japanese bondage; later studied with Osada Steve, Akechi Kanna, Nicolas Yoroi (who taught him movement, intimacy and simplicity) and Naka Akira. Met Riccardo Wildties who introduced him to Naka-ryū, and has studied Kinbaku LuXuria with Riccardo Wildties and Red Sabbath since 2013. Together with his partner Sansei he teaches traditional kinbaku / semenawa material; their official site says both are certified in Kinbaku LuXuria up to level 1. Regular presenter and organiser at the Prague Shibari Festival.

Certifications / instructor licenses from: Riccardo Wildties, Red Sabbath.

Influences (mutual or directional): Hajime Kinoko, Osada Steve, Akechi Kanna, A-Nicolas, Naka Akira, Joan von Brook, FranckStunn, Sansei, Diana Vera, Thure Nyyrikki, Lexienawa, Mie Neko.

Collaborators: Mie Neko, Gestalta, Door.

Associated venues, magazines, films and performances: EURIX 2010s, EURIX 2020s, Prague Shibari Fest 2010s, Shibaricamp, Shibari Valencia Fest, Subspace Prague, Peony Studio, Studio Ma, Anatomie Studio, Daruma Berlin, The Boring Dojo, Knot Here Amsterdam, Prague Shibari Fest 2020s, Yanari Studio, Kinbaku Nexus, The Greenhouse.