What martial art teaches the use of Masamune?

Question

Hmm, okay, after researching, the person who told me that it was a sword was wrong as Masamune was a swordsmith apparently... well.. I'm pretty confused now, I found a video of the sword even though Masamune is apparently a sword smith... Here's the video... http://youtube.com/watch?v=Asff84J63gM

What is that sword?

Answer 1

Masamune was indeed a swordsmith. The sword show in the video would probably be a recreation of a nodachi. Such swords are rather unusual and as you can see - rather unwieldy, but historically useful against cavalry.

It could also be a fantasy piece inspired by the final fantasy anime. In any case, it is pretty much useless in terms of swordsmanship, unless you happen to be about ten feet tall.

Answer 2

It's okay dude, Masamune is a revered historical figure in Japan, so  there are tons of pop culture references to him.

I think it's called a "nodachi", I checked wikipedia, yes, a nodachi is any Japanese sword with a  blade longer than 90 cm.

Answer 3

don't lie- you heard that name from a video-game.

as for that sword- I don't even have to click the link to know its baloney-

its probably not even heat-treated.

the closest REAL sword you have to that is a dai-katana that is a large two handed katana that might resemble fantasy swords- but it is not exactly the same.

I highly doubt you will find a school or teacher that teaches that, its hard enough finding a legitimate kenjutsu school (as opposed to kendo).

Answer 4

Sephiroth!

Answer 5

From my knowledge Masamune is a swordsmith so any weapon art would use his swords but i'm not to sure on your questions meaning

Answer 6

Masamune Okazaki was a Japanese swordsmith known for his crafting of traditionally made tachi and tanto. He was one of the most famed swordsmiths in all of Japan, and the idea of "using a Masamune" is to mean using one of his swords.

The answer to your question is none. No art teaches specifically the use of a Masamune, but rather the use of a katana, tachi, tanto, wakizashi, or kodachi as a single blade or accompanied by a second.

Secondly - you're talking about a Nodachi or Odachi - meaning loosely "great sword" so named for it's length. The type of sword you're discussing had one specific purpose in battle, which was to sweep the swordsman and his horse in a single blow, killing them both.

So the answer truly is none, at this point. Sorry.