I filmed this at a 5th dan grading at the Shimbukan 2011.
During the year I stayed at the dojo, I have observed several 5th dan testings.
The judges are (from left) Emile van Heerden, Akamine Hiroshi Sensei, Mr. Miyagi, and the assistant is Arakaki san.
There are several persons going for 5th dan test so I thought this video might be helpful.
Note that the Eku is not standard heavy version as used in many schools, but a lightweight version typical for Shimbukan. They weigh just little more than 200 gram! I remember I broke one with a simple gyaku-uchi and the head flew all through the dojo. Someone sneaked on me so I got extorted by Akamine sensei. Anyway, don't attempt this with heavy Eku.
