Kinbaku Night with Soptik & Sansei
We are excited to announce that Soptik & Sansei will be performing at Knot Here Amsterdam!
This intimate evening will start with a show by Soptik and Sansei, followed by a small rope jam and opportunity to socialise. Don't miss the chance to watch this amazing couple tie!
Practical info
When: 5 April 2025, 18:30-22:00
Doors wil open at 18:30, and the show will start at 19:00. Please make sure you arrive well before 19:00 to have time to take off your shoes & settle in. After the show, there will be the opportunity to socialise and tie freely.
Where: Knot Here Amsterdam
Our location is a 5 minute walk from Weesp train station, the exact address will be provided to ticket holders a couple of days before the event.
Our gorgeous rope space is located on the 2nd and 3rd floors of the building. It has a big open space with 12 suspension points (bamboos), and plenty of space for floorwork. Blankets, cushions and yoga mats are available to use. There is a separate social room on the top floor (the yoga wall with rings in this room can also be used for rope), as well as a changing room where you can leave your coat, shoes & bags. There is a toilet on each floor. Unfortunately, there is no elevator and access to the space is only via stairs. Parking near the venue is paid until 17:00 on Saturdays, and free after that.
Tickets: €20 per ticket
A limited number of discounted tickets is available for those who cannot pay full price. Please DM us to receive this "Pay it forward" discount.
Tickets are non-refundable. You are allowed to resell your ticket to someone else.
Before buying a ticket, please make sure you’ve read our rules.
Tickets go live 5th of March @ 20:00
About Soptik & Sansei
Peter Soptik and Sansei's approach to ropes is about a deep connection between two people. They find this connection particularly in traditional kinbaku and are passionate about the Kinbaku LuXuria style. Peter has been studying this style with Riccardo Wildties and Red Sabbath since 2013. Riccardo is a deshi of Naka Akira and his style is an interpretation of Naka Ryu more suited to western riggers and models.
Sansei and Peter started their journey together a few years later and now not only study but also research their own interpretation of the style.
Their tying and their teaching includes classical patterns, aesthetics and also deep surrender to the core, dark emotions in semenawa and existing for each other. Through kinbaku they pursue things they are passionate about. Among the different flavours they tie and teach are objectification and exposure, from shame to humiliation, and some niche topics such as neck rope and arm binders.
Peter has been studying Japanese bondage for a long time. He studied with Kinoko Hajime, Osada Steve, Nawashi Kanna, Arnoys Nicolas and Naka Akira. They taught him the basics, technique and also the movement, intimacy and simplicity of the ropes. Today his style is shaped by his studies with Riccardo Wildties.
Sansei has been doing ropes since 2017. Her approach to tying is specific with a deep surrender to her rigger, an almost altered state of being while tying, exploring the often dark emotions that ropes can bring and the beauty of them. Of particular importance to her is the naturalness of the experience and the effect of the rope on the human soul and body. She is not only a model, but also a rigger. She has been studying with Peter Soptik since 2019 and the Kinbaku LuXuria style with Riccardo Wildties and Red Sabbath since 2022. The experience of both roles allows her to better understand and pass on deeper insight. She is passionate about Japanese aesthetics and philosophy, which is a great inspiration in her tying.
Although Naka style is their preferred way of tying today, they are open to enjoying spontaneity and fun with ropes, and their personal practice and teaching also includes lighter topics.
What to expect
What is a rope jam? A rope jam is a social get together for rope enthusiasts! There is lots of space for free tying, watching others tie, and socialising. For this particular event, there will be a performance at the beginning of the evening, and the rope jam will start after the performance.
Coming alone? That’s totally cool! We very much encourage socialising & getting to know people, and in our experience most people who come to our jams are open for a friendly chat. However, we cannot guarantee that you will be able to find someone to tie/practice with at the jam. Self tying is also allowed & encouraged!
New to rope? Nice to meet you! Please note that a rope jam is not a workshop and no educational content is provided. Of course you are more than welcome to come to watch, or to practice by yourself or with a partner or friend. If you’re interested in learning technical rope skills & how to use them for play, we recommend keeping an eye out for our upcoming workshops!