Two martial artists in white gi and black belts compete in a judo match at a 1966 event in West Covina, California. Shot on 8mm film, the grainy black-and-white footage captures intense grappling, throws, and takedowns on a competition mat. A large crowd watches from bleachers in the background, with spectators dressed in mid-century attire. The handheld camera follows the action closely, preserving the authentic feel of a vintage home movie from the 1960s.
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