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Do you think a lot of women over estimate how effective a "kick to the balls" is when it comes to self defense? (Page 2)
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Only having one tool, especially one that isn’t always reliable, and your self-defense toolbox is setting yourself up for failure. Failure that could become particularly costly to a generally weaker person assaulting a stronger person because they did in fact attack first. The man could legitimately claim self-defense and wreck her.
Didn’t we just learn from miss Memphis lady to just outright avoid dangerous situations? Why would you put yourself in that position to begin with? Yea a complete nut shot will definitely incapacitate a man, but good luck. If it’s a life/death situation, you will not survive unless you have pepper spray or a weapon. And what if they have a weapon? Then you are royally screwed unless you have a gun hidden somewhere.
kicking the balls really should be the go to move for girls. A lot of girls learn about the move and use it out side of pure self defense. Even in self defense it’s a pretty big escalation of violence. The best defense is to not let yourself get in that situation in the first place
I only did it once in my entire life, and it caused a serious injury even though I did not do it very hard so I will not say I am overestimating that move.
@cassiewang Did you do a kick? a knee? And, when you say serious injury, do you mean rupture?
@Karate_Guy It was a kick, and yes, it caused that.
@cassiewang I just sent you a PM
It’s true our balls are sitting duck exposed and sensitive. But just being able to find a guy with his legs spread will say kick me will immediately pass out. If it comes that point were woman has to do that I’m sure guy will have his guard up. And some guys even after getting kicked in the balls will push though and fight back.
Kicking a man in the groin (or trying to) isn’t particularly effective. There are far more effective ways to disable an attacker - a whole lot of vulnerable spots on the human body.
in my opinion it CAN be extremely effective (having done boxing and kick boxing nothing is so painful as a hit there) but it's relatively easy to defend against. If a man has a side on stance and/or awareness that their groin may be attacked it's not that hard to stop
@Po1989 Well yes, I agree it CAN be. One thing I remember being taught in self-defense classes is that guys typically anticipate, and instinctively protect the groin area (in ways like you mention). But with as many vulnerable areas as there are on the body, that's usually not the best option in a legitimate attack situation (at least I don't personally think so). We're only talking about disabling an attacker for as long as it takes to get away from a bad scene.
I think it's extremely effective *if* you aim correctly. I've been kicked in the nuts more than a few times, and it was devastating. But, if a girl misses, then it doesn't hurt so badly. So, there's advice.
Kick in the balls is overrated. Go for eye balls, with your thumbs 😆
TBH my eyes are my second most pain sensitive body part.. My balls are a clear first 😂
But with eyes you get the added benefit of the opponent not being able to see where you are for a time.
@Po1989 Exactly! Haha it's to leave him disoriented
Honestly, the thought of getting my eyes injured is even scarier than a kick to the nuts
@jbasch you see my point? Hahaha
@Curiousexy - lol yes, however I would also say that a kick in the balls is consistently very effective lol
Sure it will hurt and might let you escape but the problem is guys will protect their nuts. Let's be honest, it's a small target and guy can easily avoid strikes.
I don't think it's necessary easy for a guy to avoid strikes. The main problem is that, because it's a small target, women might miss, especially if the guy is moving. Getting hit in the thigh just doesn't work as effectively.
I don't know, I guess it's easier if you punch or grab+squeeze. If you manage to hit your target, it is gonna be effective, though.
Is more likely overestimate going alone at night. Even guys who have a proper life wouldn't even go outside late at night. Or maybe it's because of they know they are more likely to be the target which is why it's mostly women who overestimate the late night life.
Yes I think they do. It's a good surprise attack but if someone is planning to assault you they're gonna have the initiative. But having confidence does help to not be assaulted so that's good I guess.
It is "effective," but realistically they aren't going to get the chance against someone who is serious about hurting them, and even if they do, it would only buy them a couple seconds.
NO if you are in danger than by all means kick them in the balls.
You should if you're in a dangerous situation BUT what I'm saying is that you should still do what you can to avoid getting into that situation in the first place because a kick to the balls isn't guaranteed to ensure your safety.
you pinch my tit, grab my butt or snap my bra and your are going to get your balls kicked.
A kick in the balls would be taking things to far in that case
@MrMighty NO! because you know as will as I do that If I don't get your attention the first time, you will try it again. You little boys need to learn your lesson the first time.
So if I only touched your breasts, you would go straight to hitting me in the balls?
@MrMighty YES! My breast are none of your
But that would be really painful. Would it at least be a light hit?
@MrMighty you really have no clue do you? It's by INVITATION, it's not your right ffs!
Yeah they overestimate. Girl kicks and punches are weak so how can they hurt a man's balls. You have to see you are talking about a male here who just has to take female kicks it will be utterly easy. So don't mess with boys otherwise you will regret it all your life
That's true. In most cases it won't work. I even had to defend myself from the same guy and most of the time it never works. Its better to scream for help..
Having been kicked in the nuts more than a few times, I'd say it works 100% of the time, PROVIDED that you are actually accurate. Everytime I've actually been hit in the balls, it's dropped me.
Yeah, it's referenced a lot for the ineffectivity
Stomach shots better to ground someone then finish them, leg around their neck and hold until the breathing stops or twist until it cracks and the gurgling stops, put down the problem for good
Adrenaline can also make someone temporarily numb to pain...
A gun would be the second best way to go.
The first best defense is doing everything in your power to avoid finding yourself in a dangerous situation.
... Now I wait to be accused of "victim blaming"
No victim blaming coming from me lol. Fully agree avoidance of dangerous situations is priority one. Getting the hell out of there if you can is priority two. Fighting your way out (physically or with weapons) is a last resort. But in that extreme, don’t be afraid to make it lethal.
Anytime this topic comes up, I get accused of blaming the victims, so I figured I would just get that out of the way, lol.
But yes, I should have said getting away from the threat if possible should come second. I agree.
I guess the main point I was making is that weapons would increase your chances of survival much more than a kick to the balls (or striking any other vulnerable area) in an extreme situation like this. If you don't have weapons, eyes are probably a better target. Even if he doesn't feel it, immediately, he won't able to see it after.
I mean how many would have the skill required to land an effective enough hit especially after being caught off guard and in a panic?
It's not always effective, and you're liable to get kicked in the stomach as some form of payback, if you're out to damage his manhood, you bet your ass he'll pay it back by trying to damage your recreational organs.
Some guys ask 2b kicked in the balls. I think it's a weird ask lol.
Me too
No, a kick to the balls is incredibly effective. As long as you aim accurately and actually hit a guy in the nuts, he is going to drop to the floor.
Been kicked in the balls three times (physical violence is an acceptable response to words in some inferior cultures). They missed three times. Buy a gun.