From: "Herbert Cannon" Date: Sat, 22 Apr 2006 10:05:05 -0500 Newsgroups: rec.martial-arts Subject: The Kidney Punch Message-ID: BCr2g.5080$fG3.4408@dukeread09 I have heard boxers talk about this. However, the kidneys seem pretty well protected. So how much pounding does it take in this area to inflict severe punishment?