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Kip Half Turn

Half turn, kip up over the platform, half turn from front support
Number of somersaults
(none)
Number of twists
x 0.5
Catch to hands
Notes
Also known as: Tornaros, Uprise Half Turn

This trick is called Tornaros in Club Med because it was 'popularised' by a chief of circus called Ted Tornaros. Swing out and make a half turn at the frontend. Kip up to a front support position over the platform. At the front end, half turn to catch.

These notes are provided ONLY as an explanation of the trick.
If you want to perform it yourself - get an expert to teach you.

Videos
Ted Tornaros performing the trick:


Other videos:

Additional Video 1
Kyla performing the trick with a half turn straddle kip up
Related Tricks
Other variants of this trick:

Key:
Caught by the legs
Legs Catch
Caught with the stick
Catch with Stick
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