Protective head gear for martial arts activities

Protective head gear for martial arts activities comprising:

• a. a head mask for protecting the front and sides of a user's face, said head mask comprising
• i. a front having an opening therein,
• ii. a first side having an opening therein,
• iii. a second side having an opening therein, wherein said front is attached to and disposed between said first and said second sides;
• b. a transparent face guard having openings therein for protecting the user's eyes, nose and mouth, said face guard being mounted on the opening in the front of the head mask;
• c. a neck guard for protecting the nape of the user's neck, said neck guard comprising
• i. a first flap which is attached to said first side so as to form an extension thereof,
• ii. a second neck flap which is attached to said second side so as to form an extension thereof,
• iii. fastening means attached to said first and second flaps for joining said flaps together in a manner such that they fully cover the nape of the user's neck;
• d. a cap for protecting the top of the user's head, said cap comprising a piece of protective material having a shape which is conformable to the shape of the top of the user's head and which is attached to, but not in contact with, said first and second sides;
• and
• e. two ear guards each of which comprises an annular rim of protective material positioned on the periphery of the opening in said first and second sides.