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OSA Training: Fly Him to the Moon

Think you know the groin kick? You don't! But now you can own it.

 

The groin kick is powerful - and dangerous.
That means we use it only when justified. But when we use it - we don’t hold back.

However, one point to note is that it is often an opportunistic shot. It's not always available to take. The man expects it and so might be ready or in position to avoid it. He might be on higher ground. He might be sideways. he might have grabbed you and then it becomes difficult to throw the groin kick when you've moving about in close proximity. 

That's the reality of it.

So let's see if we can push the reality back in our favour shall we?

Today we build a kick that:

  • is effective even if he moves forward or backward.
  • Doesn’t rely on accuracy as much but increases the chance of hitting him!
  • Channels your bodyweight to push through his genitals (into the navel), to get a full squish and make him eek like a mouse. 

Most people aim too low.
We want to aim higher - through the groin and into the navel, to collect all the nerves we can. 

Video 1: Groin Kick Reality Check

What is misunderstood about the groin kick - and why most people hit wrong. Hit wrong and you might get nothing.
 

Video 2: Landing the Kick

Let's massively increase the chance of connecting.
 

Video 3: Knee Up = Power Up

Activate you knee for precision and power, so you can direct him to the moon.
 

Video 4: Kick Him to Mars

 
Let's get him to say, "Houston, I've got a problem," as he lands on Mars, having been shot through the clouds and past the moon. 
He can't hit you when he's on Mars, right?! So let's send him there! 
 

 

PRACTICE

After you’ve watched the videos, here’s your assignment:

  • 10 slow kicks per leg to build form and just hit with the right area of your leg
  • 10 (individual) kicks per leg, focusing on getting the knee to rise up
  • 10 (individual) kicks, each with power (as in video 4 above)
  • 10 reps, hitting like you want, but always start and finish in The Fence - The Fence → Kick → Fence reset
  • Now do that all again, but this time hit with a different part of your leg. (If hitting with your foot before, now hit with the mid shin. Once that is done, hit with the top of the shin or even the knee).  

BONUS PRACTICE

For Superstars: (Repeat 10 times each side).

Fence → Groin Kick → Fence → Palm Heel. 

Fence → Push Kick → Fence → Palm Heel   

 

Bonus Visualisations

  • Visualise him moving, forwards or backwards → adjust your kick and hit anyway 
  • He lunges in → you kick
  • He backs off after starting an attack → you kick
  • You’re already in The Fence → you kick when you feel threatened and know you have to do something about it. This trains you to hit when you need to without waiting for him to attack first. . 
       

  • NOTES:

    Practice with both legs. (Not at the same time!) 

    If you don’t have mitts/pads, then shadow practice. Visualise the move and do it.

     

BONUS KNOWLEDGE
 

Advanced Groin Kicks:

  • The groin kick isn’t just for front-on attacks.
  • You can use this same motion if you’re behind someone.
  • Or if they’re bending forward to tackle you or grab you - and with a bit of practice, you can even use it on someone who has actually grabbed you. They’ve grabbed you, you can still get your shin right up there.
  • With training, this same kick can even be used to kick upwards into the head or chest if he’s bending forwards or his head is low down. This kick is called a ‘snap kick’ in the martial arts, such as karate, and is even used to damage the hands of an attacker to lessen their ability to hit.
  • These techniques are more advanced - but learn the foundation and you’ll see other opportunities as you learn. Master the basics and the advanced things will just fall in place.

Next Up...

 

Nothing new tomorrow. Just a little bit of practice of what you've learned so far, putting it all together to get the full picture. We're about to hit the end of Phase 2 and YOU WILL BE fortified! I insist on it!!