Meghan lived through the car crash that killed her mom, but it left her with injuries that ruined her school sports career. Now she's the dojo's toughest female fighter. She just has to avoid getting kicked out for her pain pill habit. As her first amateur fight approaches, Meghan will have to decide if she's ready to move on from the crash and the secrets. Can she find the courage to choose her moves wisely-inside the cage and out?

With nods to the traditional and popular predecessors of boxing and wrestling, Jones adds to the Dojo series a heavy dose of drama. Hector, on the verge of 18 and also his first big mixed martial arts fight, has a lot going on. His father's alcoholism has split the family apart, his girlfriend and his best friend choose each other when his commitment to MMA leaves little time for socializing, and his mother disapproves of his passion, constantly worrying...

Xavier's dad is home from prison, but his dad is always angry. Or drinking. When Xavier's temper flares, it threatens to send him down the same path as his father. Can he control his actions?

A night out with friends goes all wrong. Now DeQuin's facing the fallout. His dad, who's serving time, thinks DeQuin should fight. His grandfather preaches peaceful resistance. Whatever tactic DeQuin chooses, he risks losing everything.

Deja's mom is always in trouble with the law. Now her mom is behind bars―and having another baby. Deja agrees to raise baby Heaven, but being a parent is harder than expected.

Frankie has a chance at a fresh start by moving off the reservation and enrolling at Rondo Alternative. But leaving gang life proves harder than Frankie ever imagined. Can he find a way out?

Rachel's junior year was going to be perfect-until Misty, her wild cousin and a force to be reckoned with, moves in. To help with behavior issues, Rachel's family enrolls Misty in Rondo Alternative High School.

Kyle and Mike dream of playing college football. But Mike has taken some serious hits in their high school games. To keep Mike playing, Kyle helps him cheat the school's concussion tests. But at what risk?