This is one of the most horrible tests they are put through (although some have said even worse is the run up the hillside holding a heavy boulder above your head while being whipped by a crazed black belt), where the students have to do press ups and sit ups amongst the thistles and gorse on the harsh Southland terrain.
Students we have spoken to get all teary eyed when they think about this test - and there have been many who have passed out at this point.
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