Akulaammillugu
(AH-KOO-LA-MISH-LOO-WHO)

Variations:
Siumut | Forwards | 1 point |
Tunumut | Backwards | 1 point |
Set Up
- Stand behind the ropes.
- Bring one leg up and over the ropes.
- Face your hips forward.
- Position the ropes directly below your buttocks.
- Grip the ropes, thumbs out.
- Cross your back ankle in front of your front ankle.
- Pinch your knees together.
Directions – Forward
- Pull in with your arms.
- Keeping your knees pinched together, bend forward as if to kiss your knees.
- You will begin to spin forward around the rope and gain momentum.
- When that momentum begins to decrease (when you are upside down), reverse the move by arching your back and bringing your legs back over the rope.
- This will propel you back to your starting position.
* Some people find it helpful to keep their legs relatively straight.
Directions – Backward
- Pull in with your arms.
- Keeping your knees pinched together, arch your back and lean back over the rope.
- You will begin to spin backwards around the rope and gain momentum.
- When that momentum begins to decrease (when you are upside down), reverse the move by bending forward as if to kiss your knees.
- This will propel you back to your starting position.
* Some people find it helpful to keep their legs relatively straight.