I work from home so I can live wherever is convenient for me. Recently I decided that its time to move again and this time I said to myself that is also time to move closer to a good dojo. So not that odd... Regarding the japanese instructor, I don't know why your experiences with some instructors were not positive but mine were all very very good. Last sensei I trained told me that he used to train in his childhood in Japan for 8 hours a day. I think that's a reason for very good technique and dedication that you cannot find in a european instructor, with all due respect...