I have been in Martial Arts for six years. I tested for first degree black belt two years ago and will test for 2nd Degree black belt this fall. During the third and final test, I will be expected to complete a one mile run within a certain amount of time and then do 100 push ups. All of that will come after two and half to three hours of performing all the curriculum I need to know for 2nd degree. It is physically challenging and exhausting. Imagine doing aerobic cardiovascular training for three hours strait. When the run and push ups are done, then we get to spar one another. I believe it is five one-minute fights and then it is over. Even though it is painful, I must run and do push ups of course.