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This is one of the most versatile kicks you can learn, and quite simple. The key is to raise your knee up towards your chest to create more force as you drive your heel towards its target. You can use a heel kick while standing, to keep your attacker at a distance or to take out his knees. From a standing position, aim anywhere from just above the knees to mid-shin. Heel Kicks can also be directed downwards, towards your attackers feet in the Foot Stomp. This is an effective move if you are grabbed, either from the front or the back, and have your arms pinned.
Benefits:
• put attacker off balance
• possible damage knee – can’t chase
• can be done from distance
• creates more distance
• can be done from the ground
Key Points:
• pull knee up to create leverage
• flex back foot
• lead with heel - knee and heel in line
• drive with force

The Groin Kick is the last technique comprising the Primal Series. It comes at the end of the list here because, contrary to popular belief, the groin isn’t always the best target and shouldn’t be your first choice. While it is true that, if landed, a groin kick will effectively debilitate most male attackers, it is also the most instinctually protected area on most men! Even the motion of a foot coming towards that region will make most men flinch and pull away, allowing you the chance to deliver another technique or escape.

Key Points:
• From Guard position, drive back leg forward and through target
• Point toe to increase surface area
• Pendulum body back slightly to increase momentum and force of kick