Shot on 8mm film in 1966, this vintage footage captures a karate tournament in Temple City, California. Two competitors in white gi and black belts grapple on a mat, executing throws and holds under the watchful eyes of judges and spectators. The grainy, slightly purple-tinted film and visible film edges evoke a nostalgic, authentic home movie feel. An American flag is visible in the background, adding to the period-specific Americana atmosphere of this archival martial arts event.
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