If I may offer just my own experiences. In my brief tenure as a doorman, and also my own personal self-protection experiences, for whatever reason - the groin kick has been my greatest weapon. All the comments made so far are spot on, a shot to the balls is not necessarily a fight stopper, and some people can brush it off and carry on, at least temporarily.
What I have found benefits the groin kick is three things:
1. Make it a shock, both physically and mentally. Move from stillness and a passive nature, to a sudden, shocking strike. This requires a great deal of deception and initiation speed. It is this combination of shock and pain to a vulnerable area, that can render your opponent useless for long enough to close out the situation. Pain, without shock and surprise, won't cut it.
2. Expect them to move, so reach long and aim to hit with the shin. If they move you hit with the toe of the shoe (ouch) and if they don't move you crush the balls with the shin (ouch)
3. Hit twice. This has been my greatest ally. Everyone wants a shot to the balls to be a fight ender. My greatest success has been in hitting once solid, then follow up immediately with a shot of great power in the same area. Double tap, you get the idea.
Each to their own opponent - but it has been my best friend on a number of occassions.
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