Hmm, for longsword, some schools (like Kunst des Fechtens, the school descended from Master Lichtenauer of Northern Germany and was active until the 1620s) advo

Hmm, for longsword, some schools (like Kunst des Fechtens, the school descended from Master Lichtenauer of Northern Germany and was active until the 1620s) advocate seizing the initiative and there are a few special techniques that cover your body while attacking at the same time. For rapiers, I think the same applies. Meyer advocates the same with single-hand sword, with more emphasis on feinting. I studied Thibault for a few weeks and while I am no expert, his style focuses on geometrical relationship between your sword and body with the enemy's. All are fun, though if the fight is lethal they would be horrendous to see.