That is just not exceptable sparring ettiquette in most kwoons.
Becca, I'm afraid I have to say that if any target is 100% off limits in sparring than you're not getting in the best sparring you could unless your focus is sport. The only schools I've been too that ruled out groin shots are sport schools.
On the flip side, a groin shot is overated, imho. But, it is a target.
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