How to break the seiza/正座
Seiza is a formal style of seating (on your knees) common in Japan.
In Osada-ryu floorwork we distinguish between seiza/正座 and yokozuwari/横座り aka broken seiza (kuzushi seiza / 崩し正座).
This section explains the various methods to achieve elegant and graceful kuzushi seiza positions.
The Approach
The goal is connective tying where both rope partners wish for a deeply emotional session.
For this to happen start with a seating style that enables smooth ki energy (気) transfer from the rigger to the rope partner.
The rigger, while sitting cross-legged like a rock in the ocean will manipulate their rope partner to shift from the (strict) seiza position to a more graceful style.
This can be achieved through various means that induce voluntary movement without putting the partner under compulsion.
Remember, if you wish to engage your rope partner in a rope dialog be gentle. Never use force. Never put your partner under compulsion.
Practice humility.
Yukimura method
1
Taijutsu method
2
Knee-roll method
3
Example Title
4
Curriculum
70+ minutes
