 A shin-kicking contest: Two men (in shepherds' smocks) grasp each other's shoulders and attempt to kick each other. | |
| Nicknames | Shin diggings; purring; clog fighting; sufficient |
|---|---|
| First played | Early 17th century |
| Characteristics | |
| Contact | Semi-contact |
| Team members | Individual |
| Mixed-sex | No |
| Type | Indoor; outdoor |
| Equipment | Clogs or steel-toe boots |
| Presence | |
| Country or region | England |
| Olympic | No |
| Paralympic | No |
Shin-kicking, also known as shin diggings or purring, is a combat sport that involves two contestants attempting to kick each other on the shin in order to force their opponent to the ground. It has been described as an English martial art, and originated in England in the early 17th century.