i tend to think that shield wall applies to blocking with shield, 1H and 2H weapons as well.
also power bashing is highly effective against enemies that dont seem to be bothered with normal bashing

also great with a weapon.
i usually slash at enemies until i see an incoming attack and then bash them to cancel their attacks. then i hit them some more. if i can get a chance than i do a power bash to stun them for longer and do a power attack, risk free.