Self Defense Combative Striking Tools Training Against Bamboo Bad Guy Low Kicks To Groin And Knee

While the more artisan high kicks as seen in martial arts tournaments and movies are very exquisite expressions, in real street level self defense, they should be considered a liability and a last resort. By all means, there is great value in training them as there is no excuse not to weaponize every possible angle, distance and height range, though practically speaking it is the lower to mid height kicks that are going to end the fight in the fastest and safest manner. Bruce Lee would often say that you should use the longest weapon against the nearest target. Most often if being approached by an opponent, that will be your low side kick against the leading knee cap.

If your opponent is standing straight than this principle would also include the groin as a target which is for obvious reasons the most opportune target to strike with the intention to end a fight immediately.