Black Belt Magazine

Run of the Arrow

Running the gauntlet has manifested in many forms with the running theme (sorry) being the warrior — or, in many cases, the captive — being tested, tortured and/or trained by:

• Forcing him or her to move through a dual row of warriors who are punching, kicking, slapping and otherwise abusing the person as he or she progresses from one end of the gauntlet to the other.

• Giving the

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