NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Groin attack

A groin attack is an attempt to cause pain to the groin area of one's opponent, either through punching, kicking, grappling, squeezing or biting. The technique can be quickly debilitating, due to the large number of sensitive nerve endings in the testicles in males, as well as the vulva and clitoris in females. Females are more likely to receive permanent injuries from vulvodynia ^{[citation needed]} or nerve damage as a result of a groin attack. Despite popular portrayals in comedy, a groin attack is found painful by both genders, and in some cases can be incapacitating. A sufficiently powerful blow can fracture the pubic bone, resulting in immediate loss of walking ability and, soon after, death due to collapse and subsequent tearing of abdominal organs (which are supported by the pelvis.) The groin is the crease at the junction of the torso with the legs and the adjacent region that includes the external genitals. ... This does not cite its references or sources. ... For other uses, see Kick (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Grapple. ... Squeeze are an English rock music band that came to prominence in the New Wave period of the late 1970s. ... A bite is a wound received from the mouth (and in particular, the teeth) of an animal. ... A nerve is an enclosed, cable-like bundle of nerve fibers or axons, which includes the glia that ensheath the axons in myelin. ... Human male anatomy The testicles, known medically as testes (singular testis), are the male generative glands in animals. ... The external genital organs of the female are collectively known as the vulva (plural vulvae, vulvas)[1] or genitalia feminina externa[2]. In common speech, the term vagina is often used improperly to refer to the vulva or female genitals generally, even though, strictly speaking, the vagina is a specific... The clitoris (Greek ) is a sexual organ that is present in biologically female mammals. ... Vulvodynia refers to a disorder of vulvar pain, burning, and discomfort that interferes with the quality of life. ... The ventral and anterior of the three principal bones composing either half of the pelvis -- called the pubic bone. ... The human abdomen (from the Latin word meaning belly) is the part of the body between the pelvis and the thorax. ...

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The "low blow"

Groin attack is considered to be a "low blow" not only in the literal sense, but also metaphorically. In a playful attack, or attack in the framework of a sport, a low blow is seen as unfair or improper. It is often considered dishonorable. Strikes to the groin are almost universally forbidden in martial arts competitions, including boxing, kickboxing, and mixed martial arts competitions where full-contact strikes are normal and permitted. Testicle attacks are, however, allowed in Thai boxing (Muay Thai). Many martial arts organizations require competitors to wear protective cups, as do many other sports. Direct strikes to the groin are generally considered illegal in professional wrestling, as well; however, in certain "hardcore" matches where the rules are relaxed, such attacks are allowed (note that in these cases, the "low blow" is faked to appear more painful than it is). Hawaiian State Grappling Championships. ... For other senses of these words, see boxing (disambiguation) or boxer (disambiguation). ... Kicking to left side Kickboxing refers to sport-fighting using kicks and punches and sometimes throws and bows representing a certain martial art or can be practiced for general fitness, or as a full-contact sport. ... Mixed martial arts (MMA) is a combat sport in which a wide variety of fighting techniques are used, including striking and grappling. ... For the drink with a similar-sounding name, see Mai Tai. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

In a hostile attack, a low blow may be considered more appropriate. Thus women are taught that the groin attack is one of the key maneuvers in fending off a would-be rapist, as the technique is often very effective. The groin attack is not always effective on male attackers so females fearing rape must also be prepared with other attack measures if the maneuver fails.

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