Shot on 8mm film in 1966, this vintage footage captures a judo match in progress at a gym in Temple City, California. Two athletes in white gi uniforms grapple intensely on a light-colored mat, their movements fluid and focused. Spectators in similar attire sit along the wooden bleachers, observing the competition. A table with officials and a glowing red light is visible in the background. The film exhibits natural grain, slight motion blur, and a soft color palette characteristic of home movie footage from the era.
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