“I learned manners more than anything. For example, as we go abroad, things like being a gentleman and general behavior matter.” and “A clean straight road leads only to hell.” Kana Muramoto and Daisuke Takahashi about things they’ve learn from coaches
Kana Muramoto and Daisuke Takahashi about things they’ve learn from coaches.
original source: tokyo-sports.co.jp
On the January 11th, Kana Muramoto and Daisuke Takahashi hosted a skate workshop and talk show targeted at elementary school children at the special rink “Sky Arena” in Tokyo Skytree Town. Here’s a translation of their comments made during the talk show.
During the talk show, the host asked, “Today, you were in the position of teaching children, but what were the memorable things you learned from your coaches?”
Takahashi responded, “I would say I learned manners more than anything. For example, as we go abroad, things like being a gentleman and general behavior matter. Like at airports, where men should help women with their luggage.”
Muramoto recalled a striking phrase from coach Marina Zueva from their “KanaDai” days, “A clean straight road leads only to hell.”
When asked by the host how they spent the New Year, Takahashi replied, “I went to see the first sunrise of the year. I went to Miura Coast, and it was incredibly beautiful. I felt it was very auspicious.” Muramoto said, “I went back home and saw the first sunrise. I went to a mountain. I make sure to see the first sunrise every year.”
Both are now retired competitive skaters and are active as professional skaters. Having completed their first skating of the year, Takahashi expressed, “I want to move without thinking too much. I think if I keep working hard on what’s right in front of me, it will lead to something,” while Muramoto, who also started working as a choreographer last year, was enthusiastic, saying, “Although it’s not exactly about polishing the basics, I really want to dance a lot. I think it’s important for me to continue studying on my own too, so this year I want to dance.”
Finally, they both gave encouragement to the children. Takahashi mentioned, “Not limited to skating, but finding what you enjoy is probably the most crucial point. I think a wonderful path will open up if you spend time feeling whether you are enjoying what you are doing.”
Muramoto also advised, “By trying various challenges from a young age, I think you’ll find what you love. Once you find something you love, it gives you a sense of purpose, so I want you to challenge yourself in many things.”
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