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Anyone with experience in at least real-world fighting, or, well, Brazilian JJ, for instance, knows that high kicks can get you taken down in a second. That isn't to say that in certain situations they aren't effective - they can be. I knew a Taekwondo fellow who got attacked in an alley by three or four guys, can't remember, and took them all out quite well. Ok... But these days, to rely on them might not be prudent. That being said, I have seen that video with the "face-kick atemi" and frankly, well, I'll just say that I personally wouldn't risk it. That being said, I do know some Aikido people who might use a low kick or touch as a distraction, and that can work if you subscribe to that approach.
Also, something to remember in Aikido - it's somewhat important Not to become the "attacker" such that the other person could then become the "nage" and reverse the entire situation. That's one reason atemi is tricky when the other person is trained.
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