A common area of confusion when taking the first steps in Yagami Ryu is the distinction between technique and application. For example, Hon Musubi and Single Column.
Hon Musubi and Single Column Are Not the Same
Single Column is a knotting technique used to secure a rope around a post, column, or similar object.
Hon Musubi, on the other hand, is an application of this technique during a shibari session, involving considerations that go beyond the knot itself.
Tying an object is relatively straightforward once you’ve mastered the required skills. The object doesn’t care how you tie it, as long as the knot is functional, easy to tie and untie, secure, and stable.
However, when engaging in an erotic interaction with another person, the focus shifts from manual skills to managing emotions (desire) through the exchange, surrender, or control of emotional dynamics.
This isn’t about building bonds. No. Bonds are something else, tied to a different range of emotions (love), and for emotional hygiene, these should not be mixed or confused with desire.
Both emotions are valid, but each should remain in its proper context.
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Final Thoughts: Hon Musubi as a Process
Hon Musubime isn’t a figure or a final tie—it’s a process.
Its purpose is to establish clear management of the tied person, effectively guiding the session.