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AeroShark
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I'm looking for a good reference book containing information on all (or at least nearly all) styles of martial arts (yes, I know there are ALOT), not like a book to teach you martial arts(dumb) or even their katas/forms. What I'm really looking for is more about what the martial art really is (IE: based on circular movements, or strong stances, or jumps+kicks, etc.). I'd also like it to contain information on the various histories of the art (IE: how it evolved, what other styles it can trace its roots to or styles that can trace their roots from it). Anyway, I'd love to hear your recommendations and your experience w/ the book if any.