Kendo is often referred to as the Japanese form of fencing - but a lightsaber realistically would behave a lot like a foil, rather than a blade. The reason they don't use them outright like that is because it doesn't really look good. Nevertheless, you can see a lot of normal fencing techniques; beats and binds are used,…
I think the explanation for the Jedi fight style is that it relies on their ability to foresee the near future. It isn't about reflexes or coordination, they basically know where to move the sword, that's why they can deflect blaster fire. It's also why no person without Jedi training can really use a light saber, except…