Single-gloves in self-bondage - Strap Securing

[madboyevil]

I had a very delicate shoulder before I started and after a couple of weeks, it was just fine! this should work for other body parts as well.

Well I hope this will help me too, because in my job I spent 7 hours in front of the computer and my right shoulder is killing me because the desk is not appropiate, in distance and height. Thanks for the information

[Like Ra]

I can recommend wing tsun (wing chun, wing tchun, many other ways to write it) and tai chi. Chinese martial arts which look pretty similar, except that tai chi is much slower and lost a bit of the fighting flavor.

I would add qi-gong (chi-kung) and yoga to the list.

Sounds like a separate topic 😉

[Strappado]

An extra thread about physical fitness and self-bondage could be interesting. In the case of this armbinder, some dexterity is clearly required, as well as healthy shoulder joints and a good blood circulation. Furthermore, I think, that many (self-)bondage techniques have influence on the physical fitness.

[Strappado]

Just to keep you updated: I am experimenting and practising, yet no breakthrough to report. I am trying a different lacing style. My arms become way less sour now.

[Strappado]

Another update: No real news, it is not getting better or worse. Without new ideas, I am at the end of my wits. It is still fun, but not as exciting as I was hoping.

If I find someone reliable and trustworthy, I will let him/her have a go on me, because, at least, I would like to find out, if the armbinder is inescapable when properly attached and laced.

[Kungfu]

And (especially wing tsun) is a lot of fun, and it is a non-aggressive fighting art.

Hmm - the wing chun I trained was VERY aggressive and, frankly, violent 😊 although the current art I train in (Pak mei) is even more aggressive.

[Like Ra]

Mmm.. Martial arts are supposed to be aggressive and violent. If needed 😉 And the art is in non-violence. If possible 😉

[Kungfu]

Mmm.. Martial arts are supposed to be aggressive and violent. If needed 😉 And the art is in non-violence. If possible 😉

That's true, Like Ra, but we trained for when it was needed; just how I like my martial arts 😊 I now train Pak Mei which is a Hakka art - and that's a truly hair-raising attitude. Southern Chinese arts must be the most fierce in attitude there is (along with some Korean).

Just a pity we weren't training in leotards 😟

[Strappado]

Back to "martial" bondage devices...

I changed the lacing style, using only every other hole. This makes it easier to pull tight. Today, it got it pretty tight and at the same time completely straight, no wrinkles or eyelets digging into my skin. This is relatively pleasant compared to some previous tries. Relatively, because after only a few minutes, my arms call for oxygen and I have to get out. If I had to buy a monoglove again, I would have it made slightly wider for comfort and longer to trap the elbows more effectively.

I also consider a completely different lacing style, like a corset: The upper and lower ends are tied securely, the lace is tightened in the center. The hood stopper should be less effective there, but I might be able to achieve better results.

Another idea is to add a hood stopper at the bottom of the monoglove, so I can tighten from both ends. At the lower end, a hood stopper won't be secure, because it can be destroyed easily (jammed and crushed in a drawer, room door etc.).

Well, we shall see about that later. Anyway, I am not sure, if I have another hood stopper available.

I almost forgot to mention, that this monoglove might be secure, if applied by someone else.

One more word about martial arts: I don't like to beat up other people. I do like to feel safe though. Practising martial arts helped me to appear more self-confident, and that is one of the best methods to avoid fights. That said, I can stick to my theory, that some martial arts can be practised without violence. Of course, martial arts have originally been developed to be violent, and that is, why there is "martial" in the name. What is funny: I like martial arts, but I despise of any form of violence.

[Like Ra]

I like martial arts, but I despise of any form of violence.

Same here. Another part of the true martial art is to be able to find a way to practise it as real as possible, yet safe for yourself and for your partner, and better start with learning to heal. At least this is my understanding. If you know how to hurt, you must know how to heal.