You are referring to the 5th Dan test. This test is to see if you have developed a level of awareness (as anyone would develop if you spend much time and sweat training in your art of choice) and it is only given by Hatsumi or in the presence of him by one of the senior instructors.
The test is done with a fukuro shinai , so no one gets cut just a little bruising( usually the ego..) if you get hit. After passing the test you are an official instructor and the true learning begins from there....
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Rob
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