My father is a Japanese Shotokan karate master, so I have been training karate with my family since I was three years old. I got my black belt in karate at 13 and got introduced to judo and sumo shortly after. — 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
