How does one go about becoming ambidextrous?

Factual Questions
1

Is it even possible?

I’m currently right-handed, and would like to develop the use of my left hand to the point where I can write reasonably well with it. How would I go about doing this?

I figure I should start from the beginning: by practicing writing my letters, A-Z, in a lined note book (a la kindergarten).

So, what’s to do?

Studi

2

From time to time I have injured my right hand or arm and was forced to use my left hand. I am always surprised how difficult things were to do with my left hand. It makes you appreciate what little kids must go through to learn to write.

Why do you want to do this, anyway?

3

You may want to start with rough motor skills. When you go to open the fridge, try doing it with your left hand. Training yourself this way sets the groundwork so your brain doesn’t think about which hand to use for fine motor skills. If you can fence or fight with a stick even, try it with your other hand. Good luck!

4

… On the other hand my grandfather lost his right arm when he was 12, but learned to do everything with his left hand only, including juggling and tying his shoes.

It probably will have a lot to do with how young you are when you start this, and how motivated you are.

5

Practice practice practice. I can write backwards with either hand in three languages, one of which is written right-to-left. Just practice.

6

Mainly just for the hell of it.

I’m sure it could be useful at some time.

Studi

7

Try masturbating with your other hand.

Train your brain to know that good things can come from both hands.

Oh, and practice.

A lot.

8

I was actually ambidextrous when I was younger, but over the years I’ve gone righty. I’m still semi-ambidextrous, in fact, my left handed writing’s actually neater, but that’s probably beacause I go slower.
I’m pretty sure that “true” ambidextruity is hereditary, because my grandfather had it, but I’m sure through practice anyone could. I’ve heard it has to do with what hemisphere of the brain you use the most, and the closer to the middle you are, the more equally you can use both sides of the body. I’ve taken some cheesey computer test that tells where you land on that, but I trust that about as far as I can spit in the wind.