A groin attack is a deliberate strike to the groin area of one's opponent. The technique can be quickly debilitating due to the sensitivity of the groin area and genitalia, and is sometimes used as a self-defense technique. The technique is often banned in sports. Groin attacks have been popularized as a comedic device in various forms of media.
An attack to the groin in sports is considered to be a "low blow," not only in the literal sense, but is the origin of the metaphor as well. In a playful attack, or attack in the framework of a sport, a low blow is seen as unfair or improper and is often considered dishonorable.
UFC rules dictate that a groin strike is a foul in both male and female matches, with the competitor who has received such a strike given up to five minutes to recover. The rules require male competitors to wear groin protection, but prohibit female competitors from doing so.[2]
Groin attacks were allowed until the 1980s in international Muay Thai boxing and are still permitted in Thailand itself, though male boxers wear cups to lessen the impact.[citation needed]
Direct strikes to the groin are generally considered illegal in professional wrestling as well, and unofficial rings may consider it shameful. However, in certain "hardcore" matches the rules are relaxed, and such attacks are allowed by mutual consent.[citation needed]
In self-defense
Groin attacks are a common technique taught in self-defense classes.
Groin attacks are sometimes used as a self-defense technique. The attack can allow a combatant to temporarily disable an assailant, making it easy for them to escape. When an opponent is at close range, a knee strike to the groin is easy to execute and difficult to defend against. It is often, but not always, effective.[3]
Some martial arts include instruction in kappo, healing techniques to recover from incapacitating attacks including groin attacks.
Groin attacks on men are the most widely known, and have been popularized as a comedic device in popular culture. In media, groin attacks are sometimes depicted as causing men to speak in a falsetto or soprano register, as well as experience strabimus. As well as Groan, Moan .
Groin attacks on men are also the subject of an Internet meme where they are commonly called "nutshots." They have been featured in practical joke videos uploaded to websites such as YouTube. The meme sometimes also involves an accidental and comedic injury to the groin, usually as a result of falling or struck by an object.
Groin attacks on women are depicted less often in media, and are often depicted as having the same effect as a hit to anywhere else (or occasionally no effect at all). They are sometimes called "cunt-punts."
The testicles lack anatomical protection and are highly sensitive to impact. The pain resulting from impact to the testicles travels through the spermatic plexus into the abdomen. In extreme cases, a blow to the testicle can cause one or both of the testicles to rupture, potentially resulting in sterility.
The skin of the vulva and the clitoris are highly sensitive, making laceration injuries especially painful.[4]
A sufficiently powerful blow to the groin could potentially fracture the pubic bone, resulting in further physical disability.[5]
^Hoffman, Barbara L. (2011). Williams Gynecology (2nd ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill Medical. ISBN9780071716727.
^"Anterior Pelvic Injuries – Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics". Retrieved 28 October 2014.
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technique The technique is often banned in sports Groin attacks have been popularized as a comedic device in various forms of media Contents 1 In sports 2 In self defense 3 In BDSM 4 In popular culture 5 Effects 6 See also 7 ReferencesIn sports Edit A low blow in professional wrestling See also Below the belt An attack to the groin in sports is considered to be a low blow not only in the literal sense but is the origin of the metaphor as well In a playful attack or attack in the framework of a sport a low blow is seen as unfair or improper and is often considered dishonorable Strikes to the groin have been forbidden in boxing as far back as the Marquess of Queensberry Rules and they are almost universally forbidden in martial arts competitions including kickboxing and mixed martial arts 1 UFC rules dictate that a groin strike is a foul in both male and female matches with the competitor who has received such a strike given up to five minutes to recover The rules require male competitors to wear groin protection but prohibit female competitors from doing so 2 Groin attacks were allowed until the 1980s in international Muay Thai boxing and are still permitted in Thailand itself though male boxers wear cups to lessen the impact citation needed Direct strikes to the groin are generally considered illegal in professional wrestling as well and unofficial rings may consider it shameful However in certain hardcore matches the rules are relaxed and such attacks are allowed by mutual consent citation needed In self defense Edit Groin attacks are a common technique taught in self defense classes Groin attacks are sometimes used as a self defense technique The attack can allow a combatant to temporarily disable an assailant making it easy for them to escape When an opponent is at close range a knee strike to the groin is easy to execute and difficult to defend against It is often but not always effective 3 Some martial arts include instruction in kappo healing techniques to recover from incapacitating attacks including groin attacks In BDSM EditGroin attacks are viewed as erotic in the context of some sexual activities including cock and ball torture and pussy torture In popular culture EditGroin attacks on men are the most widely known and have been popularized as a comedic device in popular culture In media groin attacks are sometimes depicted as causing men to speak in a falsetto or soprano register as well as experience strabimus As well as Groan Moan Groin attacks on men are also the subject of an Internet meme where they are commonly called nutshots They have been featured in practical joke videos uploaded to websites such as YouTube The meme sometimes also involves an accidental and comedic injury to the groin usually as a result of falling or struck by an object Groin attacks on women are depicted less often in media and are often depicted as having the same effect as a hit to anywhere else or occasionally no effect at all They are sometimes called cunt punts Effects EditFurther information Pelvic fracture and Genital trauma The testicles lack anatomical protection and are highly sensitive to impact The pain resulting from impact to the testicles travels through the spermatic plexus into the abdomen In extreme cases a blow to the testicle can cause one or both of the testicles to rupture potentially resulting in sterility The skin of the vulva and the clitoris are highly sensitive making laceration injuries especially painful 4 A sufficiently powerful blow to the groin could potentially fracture the pubic bone resulting in further physical disability 5 See also Edit Martial arts portalBelow the belt Cock and ball torture Pussy torture Krav Maga Techniques Professional wrestling attacks Testicular clawReferences Edit UNIFIED RULES OF MMA ABCBoxing com Archived from the original on 5 July 2012 Retrieved 19 May 2011 Rules and Regulations ufc com Retrieved 6 June 2018 Combatives for street survival by Kelly McCann Black Belt Books ISBN 978 0 89750 176 7 2010 second edition pp 111 112 139 142 Hoffman Barbara L 2011 Williams Gynecology 2nd ed New York McGraw Hill Medical ISBN 9780071716727 Anterior Pelvic Injuries Wheeless Textbook of Orthopaedics Retrieved 28 October 2014 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Groin attack amp oldid 1127815087, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
