I have read some of the book. I think it is cool as hell!

– IFL Star, Savant Young

...you will get to hear from some of the sport's biggest stars, many of whom have walked down the long and twisted road that is mixed martial arts, often stumbling, and at times crawling, but now standing tall and proud as a staple in mainstream American culture.
– HDNet Fights Star, Jason 'Mayhem' Miller

Fighting for Acceptance provides a detailed analysis of numerous facets within MMA that have never been addressed in any other publication and is a must read for the entire MMA community.
– Chris and Mike Onzuka, head instructors of the O2 Martial Arts Academy in Aiea, Hawaii

I've won every fight since the interview ... The book is awesome. A really good read.
– Cleburn 'The Spartan' Walker

Rarely does an author take time to explore the various angles of a sport from the athletes' perspective. Dave did a great job giving a clear picture of today's MMA athletes from what motivates them as a whole to how they view themselves. It is an interesting and easy read for both the fan and the critic.
– MMA Veteran, UFC XIII Champion, and HDNet Fights President Guy Mezger

Check out my friend's book, Fighting for Acceptance, the best MMA book on the market.

- 2005 and 2006 IKF Women's Bantamweight North American Champion; 2006 and 2007 WAKO Woman's Bantamweight National Champion, Fight Girls cast member, and currently of the St. Louis Enforcers' World Combat League, Felice 'Lil Bulldog' Herrig

Dr. Dave Mayeda's ground breaking book "Fighting For Acceptance" is a triumph and a must read! The Mixed Martial Arts phenomenon has exploded into the mainstream media with such tremendous force, that only a few men have paused to reflect on our responsibilities as spectators, promoters, and practitioners of this sport. In this book, Dave fearlessly tackles a wide range of sociological issues. He succeeds in both educating the public of MMA, while also demanding excellence and accountability from all those involved. "Fighting for Acceptance" is a bold and insightful look at MMA and its impact on society. Pick it up at Fighter's Corner today!
– Steven 'The Soul Samurai' Saito

I wonder if I'm the only professor who has tried this kind of thing. Well, I wrote a book on this, so I thought I better at least try an amateur version. Thank goodness for that high school wrestling background - from 16 years ago! I'm too old for this...


Submission grappling too. Steven damn near squeezed my neck off with that gogoplata!