Playfight Ritual

In the playfight ritual we create a safer space for men* to physically meet in a circle witnessed by the others in 1:1 encounters. During the ritual we use almost no words, so our bodies will take over the communication. During the ritual we use almost no words, so our bodies will take over the communication.

Each man* will silently set his intention before a playfight ritual, so naturally each one will be different, ranging from a dance with little body contact over soft cuddling and rolling around to sweaty fights finding out who is stronger or more agile.

There is no system of external evaluation. Each playfight ‘belongs’ to the two men* engaging in it. It can be ended at any time by a word or by double-tapping your partner or the floor. For safety reasons, we will not stand up when engaging in a playfight.

There will be a warm-up phase and an explanation of the rules before the actual ritual starts. You don’t have to fight at all, if you don’t feel like it. Rejecting an invitation to a fight is a valid part of the ritual.

Please be there in time so we can start together. However, we would like to ask you to stay till the end of the event (or the break at about halftime), as you will be a part of the ritual whether you are fighting or not.

Wear comfortable clothes in which you can move freely and bring some dry clothes for it might be cold outside and you most likely will be sweaty. Long trousers are advised to avoid mattress burns on your knees.

This event will be in German and/or English depending on participant needs.