One of the three core areas of study in Yagami Ryu, and the first to be introduced in the training programs offered by our dojo.
The term Kyūsho-gaku (or kyoshogaku) translates literally to “the study of key points,” a concept deeply rooted in martial arts. It refers to specific areas of the body where applying a particular technique can provide a strategic advantage in combat.
Naturally, this interpretation does not apply to an erotic context. Here, we are not engaged in combat, and if we aim to foster healthy interactions, there should be no place for strategies like “gaining an upper hand over the other person.”
On the contrary, the focus should be on moving together in the same direction, each on their own path, but in harmony.
A superficial reading of the literal translation might lead one to believe that this area of study is about uncovering magical pleasure points hidden in erogenous zones (particularly those of women, that eternal mystery!)—points that, when discovered, will supposedly propel one’s shibari partner to unimaginable heights of pleasure.
To put it kindly, that interpretation is absurd.
Este contenido está reservado exclusivamente para suscriptores.
En nuestra página de suscripciones encontrarás varias opciones: la suscripción Kenkyo te da acceso completo durante 1 año a todos los artículos y recursos premium (no incluye los cursos), mientras que las otras suscripciones están pensadas para quienes también quieran acceder a los cursos y formaciones.
Ver todas las opciones de suscripción
This content is reserved exclusively for our subscribers.
We have different subscription plans to suit your needs: Kenkyo gives you 1 year of unlimited access to all premium articles and resources (courses not included), while our other plans are perfect if you also want to join the courses and training programs.
For this reason, at Shibari Dojo / Escuela de Shibari, we approach this term metaphorically, giving it the more abstract meaning of “self-education through what we appreciate in another person.” Call it poetic license.
Under the broad scope of this loosely defined concept, we incorporate teachings from various disciplines—concepts, processes, and techniques—that help us enhance communication and management during a shibari session.
These are the tools that allow us to better understand what unfolds within the other person and within ourselves during an erotic interaction.