Even in 1614, many fencing masters based their fighting styles on the tradition, (an example would be master Joachim Meyer, who based his early rapier fencing on Lichtenauers principles), which was considered to be the most effective and efficient school of fencing.
Which was considered to be the most effective and efficient school of fencing. This was even in 1614 (an example would be master Joachim Meyer).1614 was many fencing masters. These many fencing masters were based their fighting styles on the tradition. Master Joachim Meyer based his early rapier fencing on Lichtenauers principles.