Kao Miura’s training stint at Ilia Malinin’s base
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Kao Miura said that he had been exploring different training options around the time of Stars on Ice, and that he decided to train at Ilia Malinin’s training base for about three weeks to just under a month, likely starting in late July.
Miura said he respects Malinin’s attitude toward skating, and through talking with him, he got the impression that Ilia is a very analytical skater. Because of that, he wants to train close to him and absorb as much as he can.
He also talked to Malinin himself about it, and Malinin apparently said, “See you soon.” Since Miura would also be able to get advice from Ilia, that was another factor in his decision to train at Malinin’s base.
Miura also said this would likely be his first short-term training camp at another training location. As for why he chose an overseas team rather than a domestic one, he explained that in Japan, skaters usually train within their own clubs, and it can be difficult for outside skaters to be accepted and receive proper coaching. He said overseas teams tend to be more flexible in that sense. He also added that, simply put, he was interested in Ilia, and that was what led him to make the decision.
Miura said he especially wants to work on his jumps. He also thinks it is important to see firsthand how the current world’s top skater trains. He wants to observe things like Malinin’s training plans, training methods, and how he spends time between practice sessions.
Miura has also been working on the quad flip this off-season. Malinin told him that if he came to his training base, he would be able to practice using a harness. Apparently, Malinin’s father will also be helping him, so Miura hopes to make use of that opportunity in his training as well.