George Patterson wrote:

Blanche wrote:

The only justification for a groin kick is immediate danger.


According to a self-defense class I once took, you should never try for
a groin kick. The prospective victim reacts instinctively to defend this
area, so it's actually very difficult to connect. If you do connect, the
pain is delayed a few seconds, and the now-infuriated victim is very
likely to do serious damage to you.

The instructor recommended that you kick the knee joint instead. It's
much easier to connect there, and the joints are fragile and not
designed to be bent backwards. Best of all; if you connect, the victim
is immediately incapacitated.

Personally, I prefer the "action at a distance" methods of self-defense.
:-)


Matt