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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 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.^{[citation needed]} 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.)

Contents 1 The "low blow" 2 Prohibitions 3 References 4 Further reading 5 See also

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 considered dishonorable. In a hostile attack a low blow may be considered more appropriate.

However, an all-out defense including low blows is seen as appropriate against serious attacks. 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.

Certain groin attacks are prohibited in the Bible. Deuteronomy 25:11-12 states:

When men fight with one another, and the wife of the one draws near to rescue her husband from the hand of him who is beating him, and puts out her hand and seizes him by the private parts, then you shall cut off her hand; your eye shall have no pity. ^{(Revised Standard Version)[1]}

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. Many martial arts organizations require competitors to wear protective cups, as do many other sports. Some forms of groin attack are illegal in professional wrestling, as well.

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• John Hibbard (February 1993). Karate Breaking Techniques: With Practical Applications to Self-Defense. Tuttle Publishing, 70/72/147/194. ISBN 0-8048-1876-2. 
• Fred Hutchinson (May 2001). Low Kicks: Aiming Low For Maximum Punishment In Unarmed Combat. Paladin Press, 3–4. ISBN 1-58160-138-7. 
• Philip W. Cook (1997-09-30). Abused Men: The Hidden Side of Domestic Violence. Praeger Trade, 40. ISBN 0-275-95862-0. 
• N. Mashiro (September 1979). Weapons At Hand (Black Medicine). Paladin Press, 31. ISBN 0-87364-168-X. 

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