GreenDragon Posted June 25, 2003 Share Posted June 25, 2003 Beginners, I can't stress enough the importance of purchasing a quality groin protector (cup, etc.). I got one with the rest of my gear thinking that if I ever decided to attend the BJJ taught at my Muay Thai school I would really need it. Well I never have taken the time to go to the BJJ class, but have been wearing it to my Muay Thai class to get used to it and "just in case". Well, on Monday night I took three separate shots to the groin off of poorly executed foot jabs during some friendly training drills. If you spar or train with a partner, a groin protector is an absolute must. G r e e n D r a g o nFOR THE ABSOLUTE HIGHEST QUALITY SUPPLEMENTS...AT THE ABSOLUTE LOWEST PRICE: https://www.trueprotein.comFor an even lower price, use this discount code: CRA857Courage, above all things, is the first quality of a warrior. - Carl von Clausewitz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G95champ Posted June 25, 2003 Share Posted June 25, 2003 amen (General George S. Patton Jr.) "It's the unconquerable soul of man, and not the nature of the weapon he uses, that ensures victory." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
granmasterchen Posted June 26, 2003 Share Posted June 26, 2003 and a mouth piece That which does not destroy me will only make me stronger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotochem Posted June 26, 2003 Share Posted June 26, 2003 I can think of no better way to protect ones' personal assets... Pain is only temporary, the memory of that pain lasts a lifetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeygirl Posted June 26, 2003 Share Posted June 26, 2003 It's actually good to wear a cup for the entirety of class! You never know what might happen during partner drills, etc. I've been really stressing this to my students lately. A lot of guys tend to think that they can "take the pain", but I tend to think that a major trauma to the groin can increase risks of testicular cancer, as well as put a man at risk for impotency. So wear your protection!! 1st dan & Asst. Instructor TKD 2000-2003No matter the tune...if you can rock it, rock it hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sansoouser Posted June 29, 2003 Share Posted June 29, 2003 I was wearing one and in my sparring my partner kicked me but luckily i was wearing it because it broke his toe... so lucky me The amateur shoots his hands out ferociously, but lacks any true power. A master is not so flamboyant, but his touch is as heavy as a mountain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unpocoloco Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 Hi, I began taking Kenpo in June. I've been wearing a cup since July (smart move, I'm sure!) It is a full jock strap with cup included, brand is "Pro Force." However, even with the cup, a low blow still feels devastasting. Not quite the level of "I'm going to throw up," but the level of "I can't move, and will never walk again." (There is a fine distinction, I believe) Is this normal? If not, what should I do about it? Thanks, El Loco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrrrArg Posted August 9, 2003 Share Posted August 9, 2003 ^^ fairly normal, infact I would be more worried if getting kicked "down there" didn't hurt like hell and knock you out of your stride for a bit. I normally have to re-learn how to breathe afterwards, and lo-grades do so love getting that one kick in there...of all the ones not to block.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironberg Posted August 9, 2003 Share Posted August 9, 2003 A lot of guys tend to think that they can "take the pain" Well, thoses guys may be pretty arrogant, but there is a bit of truth to it. Groin pain is something that usually eats away at spirit and comfort, it is not usually a knock out blow. I may not be a volunteer in this case, but if someone hits my groin in the street, and he doesn't do anything else to put me out of commission - that person will go away on an ambulance gerny thinking that me and my adrenalin is hell on earth. "An enlightened man would offer a weary traveler a bed for the night, and invite him to share a civilized conversation over a bowl of... Cocoa Puffs." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radok Posted August 9, 2003 Share Posted August 9, 2003 Getting kicked in the nuts hurts, but also p*sses you off and releases adreneline. It seems getting kicked in the nuts just means it's butt kickin time. If you can't laugh at yourself, there's no point. No point in what, you might ask? there's just no point.Many people seem to take Karate to get a Black Belt, rather than getting a Black Belt to learn Karate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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