Takate kote高手小手
Foundational upper-body tie that holds the arms behind the back — the base of most kinbaku ties, with rope on the upper arms where nerve injuries are most often reported.
The takate kote — in its behind-the-back form, ushiro takate kote — captures the upper body and both arms, which are folded behind the back. It is the foundational form for most ties in kinbaku and shibari.
The rope passes around the upper arms — the area where rope-related nerve injuries are most often reported. A 2023 case series in the journal Cureus examined ten people injured during full-body suspensions: nine had injuries to the radial nerve, which runs along the back of the upper arm near the deltoid. The authors stress knowing the course of this nerve as a way to prevent injury.
Kinbaku World describes ties for understanding and history only. Takate kote should be learned in person, with a teacher who can check placement and nerve safety.