First I would like to thank those who created these forums for us, and even though I havent really posted prior to now, I have had this bookmarked for a while now and have used it as one of my main resources for info for my monk, so thankyou for that! 

Secondly, I apologise in advance should I have created a thread that has had any of my questions answered in another's thread/post.

As we know, we have had a few patches of late with some changes to our class, and what I am confused about at the moment is a weapon of choice, espeically post patch.  To that effect, I have a few questions that I could really use some answers/advice with.
I am greatful and thank you in advance for any replies/advice/opinions..

As we are aware from the last patch, the following was implemented weapon wise:

GAMEPLAY NOTES
- All Clubs, Axes, Martial Swords, Hammers, Longswords and Maces have all had a damage increase. The choice between light and medium weapons should now be more difficult to make. Remember, while light weapons have a critical hit bonus every special attack with a medium or slow weapon does more damage. The rate at which you can use attacks does not change with the speed of your weapon but your auto-attack rate does change.

Here is where my questions come to light. I would especially appreciate advice from those of a higher level or at least having some experience after the above patch was implemented, although will be greatful to any that reply. ^^

- I understand it was better to use bare fists especially before level 20, and was wondering is that still the case post patch due to the above with dmg increases to other weapons being implemented, as well as our latest patch, which moreso increased skill dmg then weapon damage? 
- Is there a real difference between the hand weapons to encourage one to choose say handwraps over claws?
- Assuming one does continue to use barehands until roughly level 20 even after the current patches, what weapons are you specialising in post 20, especially after our latest patches and the above info stating an increase in Martial Swords.
- I have read that some favoured Martial Staffs, and was wondering if that was the weapon of choice for higher levels and if so, what level would one take up this weapon for maximum effectivness?
- Due to the above incease in weapons ie. Martial Sword and assuming it was better then handwraps/claws etc..wouldn't it be more beneficial to use a Martial Sword over any other two handers because of the increase? Basically I am wanting to know which of the 2 hander weapons are more useful to us and what level should one be for maximum effectivness of said weapon?

I'm not a very high level monk (only level 12), especially since I rerolled as I liked the racial trait from the Kojani race and felt I was using stat points that didn't benefit my monk as a half elf, so I am a bit confused as to what weapons I should purchase and spend time skilling up, especially after the changes made with our damage output. I know some say it is best to skill up as many weapons as possible which I understand, but for now I am moreso wanting to know which weapons my fellow monks are using the majority of the time before and after level 20, especially post patch, and if possible, why are you using said weapon over another (see questions asked above).

I do believe in one experimenting with weapon's and learning the pro's and con's to them for themselves, which I hope to do as well. At the same time though, I am limited to the amount of  time I am able to play and have always been one to research a class I am thinking about having as my main. With that in mind, I do like to ask the community of said class for their advice, moreso to prevent the misuse of the limited time I have to play, so I do hope that I don't come off as being lazy or something for asking these questions.

Anywho, my apologies for my babbling and wall of text hehe and thank you in advance for any advice, any reply is greatly appreciated! 

EDIT: Oh in case anyone needed to know, I am leaning towards Dragon monk stance.