frank raud
Master of Arts
Kodokan judo is Kodokan Judo is Kodokan Judo. It matters not if what organization teaches it, all Kodokan judo dojos use the same terminology. Judo is a little unique in that it is universally taught the same way, perhaps with a different emphasis on techniques depending on whether it is a recreational or a competitive club. Much like French is the universal language of ballet, and a ballerina in California or Bosnia will know what a demi-plie is, Judoka throughout the world know what O-goshi, or nage-waza is. The organization does not dictate the terms, the art does., I would still tend to go with a club that has some affiliation to a larger organization so that the terms and techniques that I learn can be cross-referenced to another source