The following is claimed:
1. An apparatus comprising:
a chin guard module made substantially of a high density foam, the chin guard module comprising:
a shaft submodule configured to connect to a neck of a user, and
a chin surface submodule configured to connect to a chin of the user; and
an at least one securing means configured to secure the chin guard module to the neck of the user, the securing being operative to inhibit a vertical range of motion of a head of the user while allowing a lateral range of motion of the head of the user, the at least one securing means comprising:
a connecting means, and
a fastening means,
wherein during a lateral rotation of the head of the user, the chin guard module laterally rotates with the head of the user independently of the at least one securing means, the at least one securing means remaining stationary relative to the neck of the user, and the chin guard module remains secured to the neck of the user and the chin of the user.