Yes, I practice Kodokan Judo.  Have been for 54 years.  A book will only 
give you the basics but will not show you the finer waza.

Snake

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>> Anyone out there that does this style of Judo
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> www.kodokan.org?
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> I like to think that my judo is kodokan judo. I train regularly and 
> personally am not interested in the competitive aspect of it. Many people 
> say that you cannot learn from a book. I disagree with this, much of what 
> I have learned is from a book. The only difference is that you have to try 
> out the technique and figure out how to make it work for you. It's best if 
> you train  with others interested in the classical style. Have you done 
> any Kata?
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> If you want to learn more search for the following books.
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> Kodokan Judo - By Jigaro Kano
> Anything by Pat Harrington
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> I'd recommend the older book for information on Kodokan Judo.
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> Andrew
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