Abstract: A protective headware for wrestlers which covers the top of the head and extends downwardly over a portion of the back of the head and down over the face including the nose mouth and ears and then extends under the chin of the wrestler and has an outer flush surface on each side of the head and which is internally formed with indentations into which the ears of the wrestler are received. A backstrap is used to hold the head gear in place and top and mouth ventilating openings are provided for ventilating purposes.