Abstract: A knee protecting apparatus includes a top plate that is rigid and has a top side, a bottom side, a front edge, a rear edge, a first lateral edge and a second lateral edge. A panel for receiving a person's knee is attached to and selectively positioned on the top plate. A lower plate is resiliently compressible and has a same shape and size as the top plate. A coupler releasably couples the lower plate to the top plate. A knee strap extends through side edges of the panel. The knee strap is extendable around a leg of the person adjacent to the knee. Securing members releasably secure together free ends of the knee strap.