Shot on 8mm film in 1966, this vintage home movie captures a martial arts competition in Temple City, California. Two black belt practitioners in white gi uniforms engage in a dynamic judo match on a gym floor, executing throws and grappling techniques. Spectators, including other martial artists in gi and a man in a suit, watch intently from the sidelines. The footage features the characteristic grain, color shift, and soft focus of Super 8 film, offering authentic archival footage of 1960s martial arts practice and competition.
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