Shot on 8mm film in 1966, this vintage footage captures a judo competition in West Covina, California. Two athletes in white gi uniforms grapple on a mat while spectators watch from the sidelines. The grainy black-and-white image shows a man in a light grey shirt observing the match, with other attendees in suits and casual wear. A folding chair sits in the foreground, adding to the authentic home movie feel. The scene conveys the energy and focus of a local martial arts event from the mid-1960s.
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