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 (ukete, 受け手) 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.
Breaking Seiza From Behind
Yukimura method
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Taijutsu method
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Knee-roll method
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Breaking seiza from behind
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Curriculum
70+ minutes
- Breaking seiza-1, sanctuary style (4:29)
- Breaking seiza-2, Yukimura style (0:46)
- Breaking seiza-3, taijutsu style (1:17)
- Breaking seiza-4, knee roll (1:52)
- Breaking seiza-5, from behind (8:43)
- Breaking seiza-6, from behind (0:38)
- Dealing with seiza from the model's perspective (1:46)
- Ipponnawa (one rope) play (27:46)