Great post Slik. If Shotokan was the end all be all... Machida would NOT be the ONLY one. It works for him because he is a great athlete. He trains BJJ, Wrestling, Judo, etc. as well. He really only pumps up the Karate part, because his father is devoted to it. If he ONLY used Shotokan Karate though... he would NOT be the great champion in MMA that he is.