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Originally Posted by
Akai-San 
Without getting into the who's more accomplished in this and that...
I along with many others in the hobby enjoy learning about the origins and developments of nishikigoi...(we just like talking about koi). However, hobby clubs aside, I'm much more focused in enjoying the koi that I have and the new friends that I get to make. Whether at the AJS or some friends pond, my enjoyment comes from spending time with our finned and two-legged friends.
Take a small step back, think about the first time you really looked at these wonderful creatures. The way they swim through the waters current and play with each other. Quietly and effortlessly darting and gliding from place to place. Can you feel your heart-rate and blood pressure dropping? ...What was it that made you the "koi-aholic" that you are. It wasn't any club or association was it? Was it? Hahaha.
I don't think that one is a more right or more wrong as far as developing standards for koi in Japan or the US. Everyone will look at the same koi(s) differently...and interpretation of standards will differ with each individuals personal taste and or popular trend at that time. Much like tasting fine wine, each mouthfull is different. Bottom line is I enjoy and learn from each mouthful that I take. Makes me that much happier.
Everyone has their own reasons for entering a hobby. Bottom line is...its a "hobby" and it should be FUN.