Quote Originally Posted by EagleJCS View Post
Actually, Nighthawk, that's a very broad generalization. Most, if not all, of the Japanese sword techniques are right-handed only. (I study Aikido, which utilizes some sword training to inform the open-handed movements. Open-hand techniques are trained both ways. I also have it on authority from some Kendo practitioners.) Not that one couldn't also do weapons training on the left side, but that could put one at least at a disadvantage fighting a right-handed opponent, if not into some truly dangerous positions, depending on the attack/counter.


As far as the OP. I concur with the other gentlemen that have posted. Dirk on the right hand side, belt over the waistcoat.
When I say they're all taught ambidextrous, that is indeed an oversimplification without getting too deep into the actual technique. Truth is that all the instructors that I have ever talked to have said there is no such thing as weapons techniques for lefties- you're right handed weather you are or not. But the techniques are taught to be as effective with the left hand as the right. And as you said- depending on the situation. I just didn't want to highjack the thread. (And by the by, I study Shotokan karate and Jui Jitsu. I'm going to PM you so as to not highjack further!!)