Abstract: A protective pad for the human elbow is formed from a layer of flexible, resilient padding material having a width and a length. The length of the padded material is divided into generally forward and rearward sections by a line which extends across the padding material's width. The forward section overlays the forearm and the rearward section overlays the user's upper arm. A hole located along the line is formed in the padded material and receives the user's elbow when the padded material is secured to the arm. The padding material bends along the line in response to bending of the user's arm. A securement strap is coupled to the layered padding material and is used to secure the padding material to the user's arm. Because the protective padding surrounds the user's elbow, the elbow is protected from impact while the protective pad is maintained in position on the user's arm.