Krav Maga Groin Kick
Quick Information
Category
Combat Sports
Difficulty
Beginner
Equipment
None, Focus Mitts, Kick Shield
Primary muscle group
Hip Flexors, Quadriceps
Secondary muscle groups
Gluteals, Rectus Abdominis
Movement pattern
Linear Lower Limb Strike
Training goal
Skill Acquisition
Sport
Krav Maga, Self-Defence, Tactical, MMA
Overview
Purpose. Attack a high-value target with a technique that requires no flexibility, no set-up and very little skill to apply.
How it fits the system. One of the first techniques taught in the krav maga material of the Combat Sports section. Related work in the library: Krav Maga Front Kick and Krav Maga Knee Strike.
Primary muscles
Hip Flexors, Quadriceps
Secondary muscles
Gluteals, Rectus Abdominis
Movement pattern
Linear Lower Limb Strike
Equipment
None, Focus Mitts, Kick Shield
Difficulty
Beginner
How to Perform
- From a neutral or fighting stance, keep the hands up and the eyes on the target.
- Drive the kicking leg up between the opponent’s legs, striking with the shin or the instep.
- Keep the torso upright and the support foot planted.
- Follow immediately with hand strikes and disengage.
Coaching Cues
- “Straight up the middle.”
- “Do not lean back to reach.”
- “Never a single technique. Follow up.”
Common Mistakes
- Kicking too high or too wide, which misses and unbalances the athlete.
- Stopping to see the effect, which surrenders the initiative.
Progressions & Regressions
Progressions
Add it as the opening of a burst, then from unprepared positions, then under partner pressure with a groin shield.
Regressions
Practise on a hand-held shield at low force with a partner.
When to Use It
When to use
Self-defence technique blocks and stress-inoculation drills.
When not to use
Never practise at force on a partner without a proper protective shield.
Programming
3–5 sets of 10–20 repetitions per side, then 2–3 rounds under pressure with a partner.
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