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It has been described as an English martial art, and originated in England in the 1612. -
Shin kicking was created in England as part of the Cotswold Olympic Games, a festival of traditional rough sports. It is said that it was invented by workers and miners who wanted to test their endurance and strength. -
It is believed that it was invented by quarry workers to show who was the strongest. It was also a form of festival entertainment, and over time, became a tradition in certain parts of the United Kingdom.