Machida Karate is for real combat. Other karate may be not for real combat because there are many rules for the competition, and a lot of the rules aren't good for real combat - you can't do some takedowns, you… — Lyoto Machida Copy Share Image
Its not just about competition: it's my life, my lifestyle. So I train every day, and I feel very good, because sometimes training is like meditations for me; it's a good escape to me to the problems for everything. — Lyoto Machida Copy Share Image
It's very hard because the sport evolves so fast, changes so fast. So, you have to be there to see the changes that are… — Lyoto Machida Copy Share Image
I have no control of life. I have to prepare myself for any situation. — Lyoto Machida Copy Share Image
I never fear my opponent, for me he only represents a new challenge to conquer. — Lyoto Machida Copy Share Image
I don't want to be in this sport just to participate. I want to be in this to win, and that's what motivates me… — Lyoto Machida Copy Share Image
