I wonder if anyone out there could help me, I currently study JuJutsu and am interested in perhaps looking to take up Judo to aid my development however my experience of finding martial art instructors tells me that I could do with some knowledge of what I'm looking for to assist my BS detector. I have already searched this forum and found some helpful threads however I wondered if someone here could help me with the following questions:
1) In the UK are there a number of different Judo organisations (my research suggests yes) and if so which are close to the traditional Kodakan and which are highly sport orientated (and which are obviously frauds/highly dubious)?
2) Are there any obvious warning signs to look out for (over and above union jack gi's or anyone who calls themselves doctor but doesn't have a PhD)?
From personal experience I firmly believe that it is the quality of the instructor that really matters in martial arts rather than the name of the art. However I also know that quality organisations tend to breed quality instructors so any advice is greatfully received.
Many thanks