NICOLAS YOROÏ

Nicolas has been practicing rope work for more than 20 years.

His work draws on his study of Japanese kinbaku/shibari as well as his various physical practices: Aikido, Thai massage, contact improvisation, System A. …

He lived in Japan for four years, where he met his master, Arisue Go, and devoted his time to aikido and rope work. He has also studied with Kinoko, Ottonawa, Kazami Ranki, Felix Rucker, Shadow, Pedro… and has participated in many workshops and exchanges with other instructors.

In his practice, he works with concepts—mainly Japanese ones—which I apply and adapt to our (Western) culture and personalities. The point is not to copy Japanese kinbaku, but to draw inspiration from it. And to create our own aesthetic, connection, and way of practicing.

Nicolas' style is generally described as minimalist and organic when in motion.

Nicolas’ Research // Path

The realization of our true nature and potential is the purpose of creation.
— Morihei Ueshiba —

It’s hard to be human—
It’s difficult to stay connected to our deepest nature—
It’s really difficult to embrace all parts of ourselves—
It’s essential to help each other achieve this—

Personally, it is through rope art that I have decided to improve myself, to express myself, and to help others do the same—

The journey is full of difficulty, pain, mistakes, disturbing realities, fear, shame, ego destruction, risk… it’s a hard one. But, in the act of taking it on and facing it, there is a process of becoming a better human being, of liberating ourselves, and of reconnecting with our true nature.

See also
— yoroi-dojo.org
— yoroinicolas.art
— Nicolas on Instagram