Thank you, Nicole and Don. This is so beneficial. Nicole, have you covered why it is important to yell “NO!” when using these techniques? Or did I miss that in a previous video? Thanks.
You're very welcome! I have a video all about using your voice: Season 1 Episode 9. Let me know if you still have questions after watching! Here is the link to that episode: ua-cam.com/video/O00o3V4CEuQ/v-deo.html
Hi Thanks for a great video I've always been apprehensive about kneeing to the groin buy you have explained this well and know I realise that using your knee is a powerful move and would hopefully drop someone? Have you any other self defence videos?? Thanks again
Hi Nicole 1st time watching this, what a great video, myself and my partner have watched this and we both agree that a powerful knee strike is going to drop your attacker, im glad she watched this as shes now very confident in being able to defend herself, and weve already practiced her moves including the knee to the groin. Thanks again for sharing this
@@patrickmiller3569 Really? That’s where you’re going with this? LOL Seems to me like you’re looking for an excuse to use physical force against women and think women should just accept violent behavior from men. No.
I really have been enjoying your videos nicole...I appreciate your consciousness and expertise on life and how you really love nature...(philanders bowie) keep up the good work.😊
I think knees done right can be worse than kicks. I have had this done many times but knees seem to way more hit and miss though. If they really connect though it will put an attacker down for a bit.
You mentioned that this technique can be effective regardless of an attacker's gender - but is there a big variability in the effectiveness of the technique on individuals? For example my sister can tolerate being hit in the groin without much effect where as on me even a fairly light impact to my groin could be highly effective.
Each person has a different pain threshold. If a particular strike doesn't provide you the space to get to safety, you strike another target! Eyes, throat, nose, sternum, etc. There's almost always going to be more than one target available!
@@Nicole_Snell Thanks for the advice. Personally I'm even more pain-sensitive in my groin (testis specifically) than the other self defense targets, but I appreciate that others could have a different experience. Do you think going for multiple targets on the attackers body in succession is a good idea or just one strike and run?
@@mattlyons8818 I think you should strike whatever targets you need to that allows you to get to safety. It could be one strike, it could be multiple strikes. Every situation will be different.
Another fantastic video! I am glad you mentioned the strike in this series. Many people attempt to make the argument that the groin kick should not be used because it could lead to permanently damaging a teste, infertility, and in some severe cases even death. But someone who chooses to attack women or anyone in general are deserving of some of those consequences for attempting to cause physical harm. For you being someone who could probably literally “break someone’s balls” with one snap kick, do you believe that the strike should be used no matter the consequence for self defense?
Thank you! I believe that your life is worth fighting for, and as such, that you do what you have to in order to get to safety and protect yourself. I'm not a legal expert, so this type of question about the consequences of self-defense should be answered by someone with an expertise in legal matters.
Of course! You're trying to save your life! Your attacker isn't worried about hurting you, let alone traumatizing your mind to the point where you'll have to see a therapist for the rest of your life. Yes, if saving your life means taking away his ability to have kids, use it. Make sure you strike THROUGH the target. Act like you're trying to bring your knee to the ceiling. But let me warn you. Kneeing a guy in the groin this way, he may throw up on you before he hits the ground. You may even cause him to lose cautiousness.
Isn't the natural reaction of the man getting kneed in the groin going to result in his head colliding with the person defending themself, possibly knocking them out, when the man doubles over?
That's why you keep your hands up to protect your face at all times. :) Or if you've grabbed ahold of the attacker and are very close (like I am in the video), there is less chance of someone's head colliding with yours if they fall forward.
@@Nicole_Snell Ah okay. Thanks for your answer. I watched it again and did notice that you did have your hands grabbing ahold tightly. I've seen some other videos where the grip was way too loose or no hands up and it always seemed a bit risky to be so close to someone who likely going to be falling forward after you've delivered the knee.
Nicole, question. Did you learn all these combat moves by serving in the Marine Corps? And here's a tip you can tell your female students. When delivering a knee to the groin, make believe you're trying to bring your knee to the ceiling. Whenever I give a woman this tip, I warn her that her attacker may vomit on her before hitting the ground, because she's striking through her target. But anyway, did you join the Marine Corps and learn all these combat moves?
Yes, up and under is to target the testicles of a man, or the vulva of a woman. Strikes that go underneath and up target those sensitive areas to disable the person as quickly as possible.
@@Nicole_Snell also a great technique to by pass a protective cup. Most cups are flat and dont tuck under the testes so if you kick low and under you can get the edge of the cup to crush the testicles. Always find it hilarious using a protective device to still end up hurting them lol used this a few times in TKD class.
@@jenniesmith16 Oh absolutely! Thanks for sharing your experience. Have you checked out my other video on "whether protective cups will prevent an effective groin strike". We break this down in depth!
@@Nicole_Snell Yes I have and I couldn't agree more!! In tae kwon do class we do mandatory cup checks on all boys and men by either us tapping on their groin or them knocking on it to show they are wearing it before any sparring matches. No cup no match because we know a unprotected groin shot could lead to hospital visit. But even with the cup I have seen men drop from my kicks easily. One of the older ladies in my class taught me the pull method where you use your foot to lift the cup out of place then kick the groin, that can cause major damage to the testicles if a cup is out of place or the edge resting on the testicle. But even just straight kicks to the cup fully properly placed still can drop just about all men. Some guys in class wear double cups but they are bulky and uncomfortable for them limiting movement
Great question! Don ("Gus") is wearing a special suit designed specifically to protect his groin from these types of strikes so students can practice full force.
Nope! Body size isn’t necessarily indicative of effectiveness. Intent and force is what is going to cause the damage/pain to give you the opportunity to escape. I've taught classes where the strongest fighter was someone who was petite!
I explain this in other videos! You are aiming for the more sensitive part of human anatomy by going up and under ie: testicles for males and vulva for females. This is more likely to end the fight quicker than bringing your knee up and aiming for the front.
It might be possible although I’ve never heard or read of that happening. The objective with this strike is to cause pain so that you can get to safety.
@@patrickmiller3569 Yes she does have the right and yes she can. Anytime she needs to in order to get away from danger. If he doesn’t want to get kicked in the testicles, then don’t harass, threaten or put your hands on women. It’s really simple.
@@patrickmiller3569 Groping IS ASSAULT. So yes, she is fully within her rights to defend herself and it that means a knee to the balls of the offender, so be it.
I would think that a snap kick would be effective, however it has to be done accurately or you can miss the target. With a knee you have a much greater chance hitting his nuts (balls) plus the knee is bony which will cause him even much more pain to disable him!
Thank you, Nicole and Don. This is so beneficial. Nicole, have you covered why it is important to yell “NO!” when using these techniques? Or did I miss that in a previous video? Thanks.
You're very welcome! I have a video all about using your voice: Season 1 Episode 9. Let me know if you still have questions after watching! Here is the link to that episode: ua-cam.com/video/O00o3V4CEuQ/v-deo.html
@@Nicole_Snell Thank you so much! Will watch it today. 👍
Hi
Thanks for a great video I've always been apprehensive about kneeing to the groin buy you have explained this well and know I realise that using your knee is a powerful move and would hopefully drop someone? Have you any other self defence videos?? Thanks again
Even the sound of that kick eye watering
Hi Nicole
1st time watching this, what a great video, myself and my partner have watched this and we both agree that a powerful knee strike is going to drop your attacker, im glad she watched this as shes now very confident in being able to defend herself, and weve already practiced her moves including the knee to the groin.
Thanks again for sharing this
Thank you for your kind words! I’m glad my videos can help you and your partner.
@@patrickmiller3569 Really? That’s where you’re going with this? LOL Seems to me like you’re looking for an excuse to use physical force against women and think women should just accept violent behavior from men. No.
Having been on the unfortunate receiving end of this technique, I can confirm that is absolutely works 😂
Same here bro 🍳
I really have been enjoying your videos nicole...I appreciate your consciousness and expertise on life and how you really love nature...(philanders bowie) keep up the good work.😊
Thanks Philanders, I appreciate it!
I think knees done right can be worse than kicks. I have had this done many times but knees seem to way more hit and miss though. If they really connect though it will put an attacker down for a bit.
You mentioned that this technique can be effective regardless of an attacker's gender - but is there a big variability in the effectiveness of the technique on individuals? For example my sister can tolerate being hit in the groin without much effect where as on me even a fairly light impact to my groin could be highly effective.
Each person has a different pain threshold. If a particular strike doesn't provide you the space to get to safety, you strike another target! Eyes, throat, nose, sternum, etc. There's almost always going to be more than one target available!
@@Nicole_Snell Thanks for the advice. Personally I'm even more pain-sensitive in my groin (testis specifically) than the other self defense targets, but I appreciate that others could have a different experience. Do you think going for multiple targets on the attackers body in succession is a good idea or just one strike and run?
@@mattlyons8818 I think you should strike whatever targets you need to that allows you to get to safety. It could be one strike, it could be multiple strikes. Every situation will be different.
Another fantastic video! I am glad you mentioned the strike in this series. Many people attempt to make the argument that the groin kick should not be used because it could lead to permanently damaging a teste, infertility, and in some severe cases even death. But someone who chooses to attack women or anyone in general are deserving of some of those consequences for attempting to cause physical harm. For you being someone who could probably literally “break someone’s balls” with one snap kick, do you believe that the strike should be used no matter the consequence for self defense?
Thank you! I believe that your life is worth fighting for, and as such, that you do what you have to in order to get to safety and protect yourself. I'm not a legal expert, so this type of question about the consequences of self-defense should be answered by someone with an expertise in legal matters.
Of course! You're trying to save your life! Your attacker isn't worried about hurting you, let alone traumatizing your mind to the point where you'll have to see a therapist for the rest of your life. Yes, if saving your life means taking away his ability to have kids, use it. Make sure you strike THROUGH the target. Act like you're trying to bring your knee to the ceiling. But let me warn you. Kneeing a guy in the groin this way, he may throw up on you before he hits the ground. You may even cause him to lose cautiousness.
does groin hit hurt girl like male or kicking lady part make them weaker
Isn't the natural reaction of the man getting kneed in the groin going to result in his head colliding with the person defending themself, possibly knocking them out, when the man doubles over?
That's why you keep your hands up to protect your face at all times. :) Or if you've grabbed ahold of the attacker and are very close (like I am in the video), there is less chance of someone's head colliding with yours if they fall forward.
@@Nicole_Snell Ah okay. Thanks for your answer. I watched it again and did notice that you did have your hands grabbing ahold tightly.
I've seen some other videos where the grip was way too loose or no hands up and it always seemed a bit risky to be so close to someone who likely going to be falling forward after you've delivered the knee.
Nicole, question. Did you learn all these combat moves by serving in the Marine Corps? And here's a tip you can tell your female students. When delivering a knee to the groin, make believe you're trying to bring your knee to the ceiling. Whenever I give a woman this tip, I warn her that her attacker may vomit on her before hitting the ground, because she's striking through her target. But anyway, did you join the Marine Corps and learn all these combat moves?
1:53 he felt that one 😅ouch
I feel bad for the man she does that to in real life lol - he will have a pair of swollen balls for a few days
@@jellyfish4269 hahah that’s for sure 🍳🍳
@@jojo95057have you ever got kicked like that bro? Lol
@@jellyfish4269 yeah bro! I have a friend who do that every time !! 😵💫
@@jojo95057 haha 😅 I feel bad for you bro but that would be funny to see haha, I've kicked friends in the nuts too lol
Is the reason for kneeing "up and under" to try to target the testicles? Or is there another reason?
Yes, up and under is to target the testicles of a man, or the vulva of a woman. Strikes that go underneath and up target those sensitive areas to disable the person as quickly as possible.
@@Nicole_Snell also a great technique to by pass a protective cup. Most cups are flat and dont tuck under the testes so if you kick low and under you can get the edge of the cup to crush the testicles. Always find it hilarious using a protective device to still end up hurting them lol used this a few times in TKD class.
@@jenniesmith16 Oh absolutely! Thanks for sharing your experience. Have you checked out my other video on "whether protective cups will prevent an effective groin strike". We break this down in depth!
@@Nicole_Snell Yes I have and I couldn't agree more!! In tae kwon do class we do mandatory cup checks on all boys and men by either us tapping on their groin or them knocking on it to show they are wearing it before any sparring matches. No cup no match because we know a unprotected groin shot could lead to hospital visit.
But even with the cup I have seen men drop from my kicks easily. One of the older ladies in my class taught me the pull method where you use your foot to lift the cup out of place then kick the groin, that can cause major damage to the testicles if a cup is out of place or the edge resting on the testicle. But even just straight kicks to the cup fully properly placed still can drop just about all men. Some guys in class wear double cups but they are bulky and uncomfortable for them limiting movement
@@jenniesmith16 you're a devil 😅 do you have instagram?
What's he wearing to not feel that ?😊
Great question! Don ("Gus") is wearing a special suit designed specifically to protect his groin from these types of strikes so students can practice full force.
Would you say thicker thighs/legs knee/kick better?
Nope! Body size isn’t necessarily indicative of effectiveness. Intent and force is what is going to cause the damage/pain to give you the opportunity to escape. I've taught classes where the strongest fighter was someone who was petite!
1:53
Good ballbusting video 😂
It's mentioned a few times in the video but not explained, why hit up and under?
I explain this in other videos! You are aiming for the more sensitive part of human anatomy by going up and under ie: testicles for males and vulva for females. This is more likely to end the fight quicker than bringing your knee up and aiming for the front.
@@Nicole_Snell Thanks I will watch the other videos; thanks for making all these really helpful videos.
@@A66686 It's my pleasure! I'm glad I can help!
@@Alexxx95_H Read my comment above, I explained it.
@@Nicole_Snell The front knee kick also hits the testicles. No need to go so close and underneath.
Great info as always! Which would be more effective against female attackers?
Rewatch the video and you'll be able to determine that yourself!
Does a kick in the nuts always work or is that a myth?
myth no strike is guaranteed to be effective, ever.
Knee through the target. Act like you're bringing your knee to the ceiling.
Have you ever used these (or any other) skills in a real life self defense situation?
Yes, I have. I talked about it in one of my videos and I have a blog about it on my website.
Would the pain of that not kill a guy? especially with a hard shoe I know I couldn't deal with that amount of pain
It might be possible although I’ve never heard or read of that happening. The objective with this strike is to cause pain so that you can get to safety.
A female kick in the balls does not kill a man.
HERMOSO....
Oh balls. Very painful
Do the real demonstration without protection how to kick someone in groin what force needed to defend the attackers
No.
Real demo with no cup. 👍
@@kentwaite5867 She would break a cup. Need more than just a cup. No cup is crazy
@Nicole_Snell knee to the balls without cup!
😱🥚🥚🦵♀️
@@kentwaite5867 She'd make peanut butter without a cup. Crunch
You seem like a bully beating up someone smaller than you. Just kidding, I like the video.
Does a woman have the right to kick a man in the testicles during harassment my friend kicked me I feel I will not have children 😂
DON'T HARASS WOMEN!
@@Nicole_Snell The testicles are our weak point as men The testicles are our weak point and we men and women take advantage of that.
@@patrickmiller3569 Yes she does have the right and yes she can. Anytime she needs to in order to get away from danger. If he doesn’t want to get kicked in the testicles, then don’t harass, threaten or put your hands on women. It’s really simple.
@@patrickmiller3569 Groping IS ASSAULT. So yes, she is fully within her rights to defend herself and it that means a knee to the balls of the offender, so be it.
To kick testicles is a women's right.
I would think that a snap kick would be effective, however it has to be done accurately or you can miss the target. With a knee you have a much greater chance hitting his nuts (balls) plus the knee is bony which will cause him even much more pain to disable him!