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Thanks for this in-depth interview with Brian Boitano. Great to hear that he's sharing his wisdom with young skaters. What a treat![ICE TIME] Exclusive: Legend Brian Boitano Raves About Working with Kinoshita Group Skaters at Recent Camp | SportsLook
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Thanks for the article. There also are a few links to photos & Sumitada Moriguchi's 'Tano Lutz clip in posts #297 & 298 of the JPN news thread: https://www.fsuniverse.net/forum/th...ason-news-updates.110807/page-10#post-6587187
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Copying over 2 posts on April 14 from the Japanese news thread and adding an excerpt+photos from a April 29th Nikkan Sports article (requires a paid subscription to read in full):
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1988 Calgary Olympic gold medalist Brian Boitano (60) participated in the four-day event from April 9th to 12th, ahead of the ice show "Bloom on Ice" (April 20th and 21st, Kinoshita Academy Kyoto Ice Arena), gave a special lesson to Kinoshita Academy trainees in Uji City, Kyoto. This is the first attempt in Japan. His personality is reflected in the way he works closely with each student, passing on knowledge and techniques, and in an interview after practice, he revealed his honest thoughts on the current skating world. We will deliver the training session along with Mr. Boitano's words.
Laughter leaking from behind the door
Laughter could be heard coming from a conference room a few meters away. The time when Mr. Boitano is giving a lecture. The reporter said, ``That's all for today,'' and was unable to do anything other than rattling off the keyboard in a room a little far away, looking in the direction of the voice in agony.
Mr. Brian Boitano (far right) giving a lecture (Photo by Akika Fujio)
I replay in my head the first five minutes of the conversation that took place during the tour.
That was several minutes ago. Mr. Boitano entered the conference room where the trainees were chatting, sat down on a chair, and asked an introductory question.
“Are there any players out there who do mental training? If so, please raise your hand.”
Hands are raised one by one. Smiling at the players who looked unsure, I asked them how to do it.
“I always try to think only that I can do it.”
"I get nervous when I think I can do it, so I'm approaching it as if it's the same as usual."
A variety of answers come back from different people. He nods, saying "good" to each word, and you can see the surprise and empathy in his eyes.
And a little silence. He continued, as if to meet the expectations of the players who were waiting for his next words.
"I started mental training when I was 17 years old. I think that was the most important thing in my skating life. So that I can perform well even in situations where I'm under pressure. That's what I'm going to talk about today."
Mental training straight from an Olympic gold medalist. Hearing the voices leaking from the conference room, it seemed like he was capturing everyone's hearts behind the pure white door.
"I want to teach you everything I've learned."
Wednesday, April 10th. Kinoshita Academy Kyoto Ice Arena was buzzing with energy at 11am.
2nd day of special lesson. Mr. Boitano said, ``He seemed nervous at first,'' but perhaps because it was only his second day, he didn't feel that way.
2 groups: 30 minutes of skating, 1 hour of jumping, 1 hour of song + spin. While making time for private lessons, I work with each student one-on-one, and through words, I share with them the ideal form that I have in mind. ``I want to teach you everything I've learned,'' he said, encouraging him to grow from outside the common sense of current players who come from different backgrounds.
If they can do what they advise, they will clap their hands and say, "Yes! Nice!", and if things don't go well, they will calm them down with a hearty laugh. At that voice, smiles bloomed all over Link. The 60-year-old's face showed no signs of fatigue after being on the ice for about five hours.
Speaking of Mr. Boitano, he is known for his signature technique, `Tano Jump,'' in which he jumps with one hand extended above his head. Many players took on the challenge during practice. When Sumitada Moriguchi [森口 澄士] and [島田高志郎が] Koshiro Shimada got down, the other players reached out to follow suit. When the player was tilting his head and unable to keep his balance, he said with a mischievous smile, I think you'll understand how difficult it is,'' and said,`Because I did it.If I tell you the secret of how to do it, I'll show you how to do it.'' I feel satisfied and it's fun," he said with a joyful expression. He enjoyed working with the players as he tried out a new technique that is named after his own.
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Brian Boitano worked with skaters at the Kinoshita Academy: https://www.instagram.com/p/C5rvqiPpibL/
Sumitada Moriguchi’s video (“This is why Brian Boitano called me Sumitano”): https://www.instagram.com/reel/C5vbPziJZC2/
His photo with Boitano: https://www.instagram.com/p/C5vPDMtpoDf/
Article (subscription required to read in full): https://mainichi.jp/articles/20240410/k00/00m/050/352000c
Brian Boitano's current appearance from the special lesson and his thoughts on the current skating world By Honoka Takemoto 2024.04.29 11:00Brian Boitano gave lessons at the Kinoshita Academy from April 9-12:
Translation of Hana Yoshida's quote plus an excerpt from the end:
【フィギュア】カルガリー五輪金メダルのボイタノ氏が特別レッスン 吉田陽菜らみっちり指導 - フィギュア : 日刊スポーツ
フィギュアスケート男子で、88年カルガリー五輪金メダリストの名スケーター、ブライアン・ボイタノ氏（60＝米国）による木下アカデミー生への特別レッスンが10日、… - 日刊スポーツ新聞社のニュースサイト、ニッカンスポーツ・コム（nikkansports.com）www.nikkansports.com
Mao Shimada - ``I am practicing well'' I feel fulfilled by direct instruction from famous skater Mr. Boitano:
【フィギュア】島田麻央「いい練習ができている」名スケーター・ボイタノ氏から直接指導に充実感 - フィギュア : 日刊スポーツ
フィギュアスケート女子で、世界ジュニア選手権日本勢初の2連覇を飾った島田麻央（15＝木下アカデミー）が10日、京都・宇治市内の木下アカデミー京都アイスアリーナ… - 日刊スポーツ新聞社のニュースサイト、ニッカンスポーツ・コム（nikkansports.com）
ブライアン・ボイタノ氏の今 特別レッスンから見えた姿、明かした現在のスケート界への思い - フィギュア : 日刊スポーツ・プレミアム
1988年カルガリー五輪金メダルのブライアン・ボイタノ氏（60）が、アイスショー「ブルーム・オン・アイス」（4月20、21日、木下アカデミー京都アイスアリーナ）を控えた4月9～12日の4日間、京都・宇治市内で、木下アカデミーの練習生らに特別レッスンを行いました。日本では初の試み。1人1人に寄り添いながら知識、技術を伝授する姿に人柄が表れ、練習後の取材では現在のスケート界への率直な思いを明かしました。ボイタノ氏の言葉とともに、練習の様子をお届けします。 - 日刊スポーツ新聞社のニュースサイト、ニッカンスポーツ・コム（nikkansports.com）。
1988 Calgary Olympic gold medalist Brian Boitano (60) participated in the four-day event from April 9th to 12th, ahead of the ice show "Bloom on Ice" (April 20th and 21st, Kinoshita Academy Kyoto Ice Arena), gave a special lesson to Kinoshita Academy trainees in Uji City, Kyoto. This is the first attempt in Japan. His personality is reflected in the way he works closely with each student, passing on knowledge and techniques, and in an interview after practice, he revealed his honest thoughts on the current skating world. We will deliver the training session along with Mr. Boitano's words.
Laughter leaking from behind the door
Laughter could be heard coming from a conference room a few meters away. The time when Mr. Boitano is giving a lecture. The reporter said, ``That's all for today,'' and was unable to do anything other than rattling off the keyboard in a room a little far away, looking in the direction of the voice in agony.
Mr. Brian Boitano (far right) giving a lecture (Photo by Akika Fujio)
I replay in my head the first five minutes of the conversation that took place during the tour.
That was several minutes ago. Mr. Boitano entered the conference room where the trainees were chatting, sat down on a chair, and asked an introductory question.
“Are there any players out there who do mental training? If so, please raise your hand.”
Hands are raised one by one. Smiling at the players who looked unsure, I asked them how to do it.
“I always try to think only that I can do it.”
"I get nervous when I think I can do it, so I'm approaching it as if it's the same as usual."
A variety of answers come back from different people. He nods, saying "good" to each word, and you can see the surprise and empathy in his eyes.
And a little silence. He continued, as if to meet the expectations of the players who were waiting for his next words.
"I started mental training when I was 17 years old. I think that was the most important thing in my skating life. So that I can perform well even in situations where I'm under pressure. That's what I'm going to talk about today."
Mental training straight from an Olympic gold medalist. Hearing the voices leaking from the conference room, it seemed like he was capturing everyone's hearts behind the pure white door.
"I want to teach you everything I've learned."
Wednesday, April 10th. Kinoshita Academy Kyoto Ice Arena was buzzing with energy at 11am.
2nd day of special lesson. Mr. Boitano said, ``He seemed nervous at first,'' but perhaps because it was only his second day, he didn't feel that way.
2 groups: 30 minutes of skating, 1 hour of jumping, 1 hour of song + spin. While making time for private lessons, I work with each student one-on-one, and through words, I share with them the ideal form that I have in mind. ``I want to teach you everything I've learned,'' he said, encouraging him to grow from outside the common sense of current players who come from different backgrounds.
If they can do what they advise, they will clap their hands and say, "Yes! Nice!", and if things don't go well, they will calm them down with a hearty laugh. At that voice, smiles bloomed all over Link. The 60-year-old's face showed no signs of fatigue after being on the ice for about five hours.
Speaking of Mr. Boitano, he is known for his signature technique, `Tano Jump,'' in which he jumps with one hand extended above his head. Many players took on the challenge during practice. When Sumitada Moriguchi [森口 澄士] and [島田高志郎が] Koshiro Shimada got down, the other players reached out to follow suit. When the player was tilting his head and unable to keep his balance, he said with a mischievous smile, I think you'll understand how difficult it is,'' and said,`Because I did it.If I tell you the secret of how to do it, I'll show you how to do it.'' I feel satisfied and it's fun," he said with a joyful expression. He enjoyed working with the players as he tried out a new technique that is named after his own.
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