Ignoring the opponent is never an option. You speak as if using a style prevents one from reacting. If anything, the opponent needs to be factored in more for good stylish play. Pressure changes from blocks and hits have to be taken into consideration. That necessitates analyzing the opponent. The thing about syles is, they put a player into the same or close to the same positions, so the player learns virtually all the little tweaks that can change speed and timing, making them much more precise in those positions. So, there's a lot to be said for style as a method of improving. Your question to all
Of tw doesn't make sense with an "or" in it.