SHORT VERSION:
Playfight and wrestling workshop, newbie friendly. This is a safer place, no discrimination of any kind. Durable sporty outfit, hydration, and maybe a sweat towel. Workshop entry fee: whatever you can afford (cash)
17:00-18:00
Sexpo ♥ QUERQ presents: Playfight & queer wrestling - info and discussion
18:00-20:00
Helsinki Play Fight Club - open for all. Facilitators Tommi Paalanen (Sexpo) & Yakup Albekoglu (Querq ry)
@Sexpo’s tatami room, Hämeentie 29, 5th floor
WHAT IS PLAY FIGHTING?
Er*tic Play fighting is here to stay! Having first rolled in with the new wave of s*x positive culture events, play fighting is finding solid footing in the Helsinki conscious s3xuality scene.
Tied in with safer space practises and consent culture, play fighting explores physical intimacy and power play with a whimsical approach. It toys with the ideas of conflict, fear and animal instinct. It is fun and real, sweaty and sweet, rough and gentle. There is no right way to do it and no official rules other than those made by the minds and bodies in play.
Helsinki Play Fight Club is a non-profit group of playfighters with the aim of fostering er0tic play fight culture in the the Hki area. It will debut as a group in this event, though its members have plenty of combined experince in s3nsual workshops, group play and guided explorations of s3xuality, including the introduction of the very first play fight workshops in this city.
WHAT HAPPENS AT THE EVENT?
We’ll start with a discussion on the topic for those interested in the theory and history behind playfighting, then we take it straight to the mat.
The practical sessions begin with warm-up exercises and safety drills where we learn about consent, intensity and intention as well as about communicating personal preferences so that the amount of force and sexuality in play can be adjusted accordingly.
After a short break we will form a ring and wrestle in turns, observing and experimenting with different approaches. Play fighting can be playful and cuddly, sweaty and hard or horny and ravishing!
Please note that there might be some nudity in the workshop. The explicit purpose is to play with more or less simulated violence, so if you find that triggering, this might not be for you.
This Play Fight Club session is a beginner-friendly introduction to this wonderful activity, and will likely leave you wanting for more. Helsinki PFC has long been aiming to organize a monthly club, and we will continue to strive towards that goal with an keen eye on safety for all participants.
WHAT DO I BRING?
Fight gear: Flexible clothing that is either durable or expendable. No jewelry, glasses or anything breakable or risky to partners. Bring a water bottle, and knee pads if you happen to have some.
Mindset: Fight Club commits to the principles of safer spaces. The club is queer, kinky and sex positive. Play should always be Safe, Sane and Consensual, and discrimination of any sort will not be tolerated. Any relevant health problems or anxiety should be discussed with the hosts before the event.
Fee: Donation in cash to cover the venue rent, feel free to chip in with whatever amount fits your situation.
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