A-Nicolas has been immersed in the art of ropes since his twenties and photography since his thirties. His work is deeply influenced by his study of Japanese kinbaku/shibari, along with various body practices such as Aikido, Thai massage, Tango, Contact-improvisation, and System A.

He spent four years in Japan, where he studied under the renowned master Arisue Go, dedicating himself to Aikido, Japanese culture, and the art of rope. Upon returning to Europe, he developed his own tying style, known as Yoroi-ryu, under the name Nicolas Yoroï.

Nicolas has played a key role in establishing rope communities across Europe and has collaborated and performed extensively across Europe and North America. He has studied with notable figures like Tessin Doyama, Kinoko, Ottonawa, Kazami Ranki, Felix Rucker, Shadow, and Pedro, while also engaging in numerous workshops and exchanges with other international artists.

Key Milestones:
1997: Began Aikido practice
1999: Discovered and started exploring rope art
2004: First trip to Japan
2005-2010: Continued studies in Japan, began learning from Arisue Go
2008: First performance in Tokyo, adopted the artist name Yoroï Nicolas, began photography
2011: Started teaching and performing in France
2013: Began international workshops and performances
2014: Organized public events (Jams, invited presenters, performances); created the first Yureï picture, focusing on conceptual work
2015: Opened a dojo in Brussels
2022: Began using his family name(Or A-Nicolas) as his artist name
2023: Returned to a nomadic lifestyle and faced leukemia
2024: Opened the fifth dojo in Brussels