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Exactly the same thing happens in 2k3. Leonardo is criticizing Splinter for failing to teach him anything new. By accident, Leonado ends up hurting Splinter, and Splinter then realizes Leonardo must progress through a new sensei at that point. Now that doesn't make sense. Why would a genin need to go abroad to learn new things from a new sensei?
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I do agree that Leo is very talented and puts a lot of effort and enthusiasm into his ninjitsu skills.
And it is always helpful to do professional development with another instructor.
However, the main reason why Splinter sent Leo to Japan with the Ancient One was for Leo to be HEALED. He needed to go away from the city and into the countryside- since ancient times it has been described that cities can be very stressful and that bucolic regions are more healthy and relaxing. Plus the Ancient One mainly worked on training Leo's mind and spirit- in other words, healing his broken mind and spirit. Splinter had 3 other sons to take care of- two of them who very much needed a father's discipline and guidance.
IMHO, it was the Ancient One's idea to have Leo come to Japan. And that he had been telling Splinter to send him over since Splinter first noticed that Leo had been traumatized from Exodus. At the breaking point, Splinter was probably more concerned that Leo's anger would cause him to hurt one of his brothers- or himself. Hence Splinter decided to follow the Ancient One's advice- which worked.