Mao Asada said Wednesday she will not incorporate her trademark triple axel jump in her programs at Skate America, the Grand Prix season-opener starting on Friday.

"I'm not going to put the (triple) axel in," Mao told reporters after arriving in Chicago.

Mao, a three-time world champion, also left the triple axel out of her season debut at the Finlandia Trophy earlier this month due to a lack of conditioning.

She finished second at the Finlandia Trophy and is aiming to make adjustments to her steps and spins.

"If I can get through the issues that need addressing then it will put me in good stead for the next event," Mao said.