Quote Originally Posted by davedove View Post
In theory, a left handed fighter would have an advantage over a right handed one. Because many more people were right handed, RH folks would be most accustomed to fighting other RH and LH would have unexpected moves. The LH would have practiced mostly against RH.

Of course, the best swordsmen would be able to face any opponent.
When I was fencing (foil), there was one lefty in the group, who also had more experiance than anyone else. I touched more in every bout I had with her. I doubt it had anything to do with my own skill, it seemed like she had a more accessible target area than if I had been bouting with another righty. Sidestep to the left away from her thrust and lunge. Simple as that.