Who invented shin kicking?

Answer 1

Shin kicking was not no much invented as evolved from older British Wrestling styles such as Devon or Norfolk Wrestling which incorporate the kick as a part of taking the person down. Shin kicking is still a wrestling style as the final aim is to throw the opponent to their back but the lower play i.e. the kicking has become much more emphasised.

Answer 2

Samuel Widdowson invented shin guards. They were invented in 1847. At that time players were allowed to hit the shins of other players during games.