| Whether in a martial arts class, a self defense class, or | | | | won't stop an attacker? |
| practicing on one's own, we all practice this specific | | | | Do they think that a "woman" couldn't get a hit in during |
| martial-arts kick over and over. Yet now, a bunch of | | | | a real attack? (Sexists!) |
| discussion groups are saying that this kick (or even a | | | | Do these martial-arts forum members feel that a |
| punch) is useless for women as a self-defense | | | | victim would be too afraid to respond? |
| strategy. Do you use this move? Does it work for | | | | The expert martial artists feel that it's a combination of |
| you? | | | | several factors: |
| Defending Against a Rape Attempt | | | | - Most women who are attacked do not have |
| For the past month, I have been doing a little forum | | | | extensive(sufficient) self defense training |
| reading (lurking). Very interesting. | | | | - Many male attackers can overpower a woman. |
| Many martial artists make a conclusion that hitting or | | | | Bigger, more powerful, etc. |
| kicking the groin is useless as a defense to being | | | | - Any attempt at a groin strike would be easily |
| attacked. Yes, they really do believe this. | | | | blocked. |
| Let me explain: | | | | - If a woman attempts to strike the groin, the |
| The thread usually starts with someone asking for | | | | ramifications of not incapacitating the attacker could be |
| opinions on an attack requiring a self-defense | | | | worse (if that's imaginable). |
| response. The poster (male or female) wants to know | | | | Is a Hit or Kick to the Groin Effective? |
| the best response for a woman who has to defend | | | | So, is a groin strike an effective move? Will it work? |
| herself against a rape attempt. | | | | Could it stop an attacker? |
| Some martial artist responds with suggestions of either | | | | The short answer is that striking the groin "can" indeed |
| hitting or kicking the groin. | | | | end a fight. Although, the hit has to be delivered with |
| Then the rest of the forum members criticize the | | | | the right pressure - light taps work - a heavyhit can |
| response as being just about 100% ineffective. What? | | | | cause the body to go into shock and ignore the pain - |
| Why Wouldn't a Hit to the Groin Work? | | | | a really hard, smashing hit could knock the attacker |
| I thought that groin kicks and hits were some of the | | | | unconscious. |
| best techniques for practical martial arts. Was I | | | | After you understand the proper hitting force, the |
| wrong? | | | | question really becomes - can the victim reach the |
| Do these martial artists feel that groin kicks and hits | | | | groin with a hit or kick? |