 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. - UFC XIII Champion and HDNet Fights President, Guy Mezger |
 Every fighter needs to read this book. If you want to have a future in MMA and know all the issues that MMA fighters deal with, you should read Fighting for Acceptance immediately. - Undefeated IFL Fighter and MMA trainer, Antonio McKee |
 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 |
 Listen to Rebecca Ryan-Long, Lee Honish, and Doug 'Rhino' Marshall talk with Dr. Mayeda by clicking HERE. Then click on the podcast that says 'Fight_Net Gets RAW****MMA UNCUT****'. It's pretty hilarious, as Rebecca can't pronounce my last name and Lee calls 'Mayhem' Miller illiterate! (from 5/4/08; about 5 minutes into the show) |
 Listen to Chris Fries and The JDH discuss Fighting for Acceptance with Dr. Mayeda by clicking HERE. It's a great conversation where we dicuss the book and weigh in on Kevin 'Kimbo Slice' Ferguson! (from 5/8/08; middle of show) |
 Check out the podcast over at Rear Naked Radio! Listen in to Shooter and Scorcho by clicking HERE (Then click on the podcast titled, 'Tornados are Bad for MMA'). Another awesome conversation where we talk about sanctioning MMA in New York, The Ultimate Fighter and MMA media, and fighter safety issues (from 5/11/08; about 1 hour and 10 minutes into the show). |
Authors David Mayeda, Ph.D. and David Ching, M.A. explore these political and sociological issues through in-depth interviews with forty MMA fighters such as Randy 'The Natural' Couture, Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson, 'Dangerous' Dan Henderson, Jason 'MayheM' Miller, Antonio McKee, Frank 'Twinkle Toes' Trigg, Travis Lutter, Chris 'The Crippler' Leben, Guy Mezger, Savant Young, and Chris and Mike Onzuka.
Read the Fighting for Acceptance FORWARD, written by Jason 'Mayhem' Miller!
 Mayeda with Randy 'The Natural' Couture |
 'GREAT BOOK. I just finished reading it.' Frank 'Twinkle Toes' Trigg |
 'Dangerous' Dan Henderson with Ching |
 Invincible Champion, Jesse Juarez |
 Want to know about the authors? Click HERE! |
 Interviewees Steven 'The Soul Samurai' Saito and Nolan Hong urge you to check out the Fighting for Acceptance Chapters by clicking HERE! |
 We have a lot of people to thank for helping us make Fighting for Acceptance happen. Click HERE so we may say Mahalo! |
How you can buy this MMA book:
This book can only be purchased online ($19.95 plus shipping and handling). It is NOT an online book. It's a normal book, but you must purchase/order it over the net.
You can now purchase Fighting for Acceptance by clicking here: 
, at BARNES&NOBLE.COM, or AMAZON.com.
(As an 'on demand' book, Fighting for Acceptance can only be purchased online through the net).
Although we did not interview Tim Sylvia, his commments here in this short YouTube video reflect the exact kind of message we are trying to get across through our book. Kudos to you Tim!
Have something to tell us? Either e-mail us at mmacademics@yahoo.com, or write something on our blog at Fighting for Acceptance blog.
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