Video: Krav Maga | SHORT LESSON: 4 Tips to Improve Your Groin Kicks by Global Martial Arts University. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
The front groin kick lifts the shin and instep up into the target, a core Krav Maga self-defense kick.
3 key details
- Lift the knee and snap the shin upward.
- Strike with the instep or shin.
- Recover to a fighting stance.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Knee lifts
- 2:00Slow kicks on bag
- 3:00Kicks each leg
- 2:00Kick and palm combo
- 1:00Hip stretch
Safety
Never practice on a partner without a protective cup and pads.
Instructor disclaimer
Follow your instructor's version. Schools and styles teach this technique differently. This page is general education, not a substitute for qualified instruction.
