Do shots to groin really hurt boys more than girls?
The groin is a sensitive area for both sexes. This region of the body also becomes more sensitive after puberty. Self-defence systems such as Krav Maga advocate the use of groin strikes against assailants both sexes and all ages. Just how important are these two factors in the outcome if this strategy?
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How effective do you think a groin shot is on an 8-year-old boy compared to a girl of the same age?
| 26% (19) | 100% or less | |
|---|---|---|
| 11% (8) | 100% to 125% | |
| 5% (4) | 125% to 150% | |
| 9% (7) | 150% to 200% | |
| 6% (5) | 200% to 300% | |
| 40% (29) | 300% or more! |
72 voters have answered this question.
How effective do you think a groin shot is on an 11-year-old boy compared to a girl of the same age?
| 13% (9) | 100% or less | |
|---|---|---|
| 13% (9) | 100% to 125% | |
| 5% (4) | 125% to 150% | |
| 14% (10) | 150% to 200% | |
| 13% (9) | 200% to 300% | |
| 39% (27) | 300% or more! |
68 voters have answered this question.
How effective do you think a groin shot is on an 14-year-old boy compared to a girl of the same age?
| 7% (5) | 100% or less | |
|---|---|---|
| 4% (3) | 100% to 125% | |
| 1% (1) | 125% to 150% | |
| 20% (14) | 150% to 200% | |
| 14% (10) | 200% to 300% | |
| 52% (36) | 300% or more! |
69 voters have answered this question.
How effective do you think a groin shot is on an 17-year-old boy compared to a girl of the same age?
| 5% (4) | 100% or less | |
|---|---|---|
| 1% (1) | 100% to 125% | |
| 5% (4) | 125% to 150% | |
| 7% (5) | 150% to 200% | |
| 8% (6) | 200% to 300% | |
| 70% (47) | 300% or more! |
67 voters have answered this question.
