I know there are some people on here (like Blackjack, and others whose names I can't remember) who are interested in western martial arts and martial history and such. On the new underground forum at www.mma.tv, there's a "history" q&a with some very knowledgable posters and good discussion.

To get there, go to www.mma.tv, go to "underground forum" link, and once you're there look on the frame on the left side of the page about halfway down for the "history" link.