Yes, you expressed your point well. However, what matters is the turn, not how it's illustrated. For that one doesn't need to use candlesticks of any type. Price doesn't care one way or the other. In fact the turn occurs whether or not one is using a chart at all. If tighter stops are the primary consideration, just use a smaller interval.
1) He was not the first in the world to back test doji, hammers or any other candlestick pattern. Too many books already written and statistical articles online already in existence on "Japanese Candlestick patterns" prior to him doing his research. 2) Prior to the 44.00 time he clearly discusses many other things besides candlestick patterns. Simply, he's not using any particular candlestick pattern all by itself.