I think she joined the class just to knee guys in the balls.

i hope you gave that bitch a falcon punch.

#140 is correct. #129, you cannot ever know because you do not have testicles, end of story. It's a biological impossibility for you to understand just what it feels like. It is not like any other pain. I would not participate in a class that allowed hits to the groin, simply because it's a cheap, dishonorable tactic, and has nothing to do with being a good fighter. Isn't martial arts usually all about honor and what-not?

@143 in a street fight, nut shots are perfectly legitimate. especially if you're in a dire situation such as a weapon is pulled on you or you get choked from behind. there's no honor in fighting on the streets, it's survival. that being said, what a freaking bitch. shoulda broken her nose, worth disqualification in my opinion. and then gone for the ref for not calling that.

OP: that really sucks, my brother got hit when we were going for our black belts, although his was by a guy. I'm not gonna join the people telling you you're stupid for forgetting a cup cause hey it happens, and im pretty sure you've learned your lesson. #143 I'm a girl and while I know I dont really understand, I do know that it hurts you guys like hell. Also yes martial arts are a lot about honor and such, but not every one who studies it is going to be honorable. sad but true. and it's very difficult to police below the belt hits in a class, especially if their close enough that shes kneeing instead of kicking.

Dude, i know what you mean, last time we sparred in class, i got kicked right in the balls, but i got backkicked, i almost cried.

And this is why you try not to suck enough not to guard the "equipment." Okay, that was unkind. But you could have prevented this. Try turning your stance a little more to the side.

And this is why you try not to suck enough not to guard the "equipment." Okay, that was unkind. But you could have prevented this. Try turning your stance a little more to the side.

Man i know just what thats like. I always end up sparring short kids and they hit me there all of the time. when that happens just as high as you can and land on your heels a couple times. You'll be amazed at how much that helps. Besides a cup is a pain to put on but still try to do it when you know you're gonna fight people that suck.

Hitting a dude in the balls is NOT COOL. You NEVER do it unless you legitimately fear for your personal safety.