Los Angeles California-1967: Multiple Groups Of Men Compete On Floor At Martial Arts

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Year1967
Decade1960s
LocationLos Angeles, California, United States
Duration5s
Price$149 USD
Collection1967 Los Angeles California

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Multiple Groups Of Men Compete On Floor At Martial Arts — Clip Details

Shot on 8mm film in 1967, this vintage footage captures a martial arts competition in Los Angeles, California. Two competitors in white gi uniforms with red and white belts grapple on a green mat, surrounded by spectators and other participants in traditional martial arts attire. The grainy, slightly faded color and visible film scratches evoke the authentic feel of a 1960s home movie. A referee in dark clothing oversees the match as the competitors execute techniques, with one ultimately being thrown to the mat. The scene reflects the era's growing popularity of martial arts and the energetic atmosphere of local tournaments.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution: 4K restored master (MP4)
License: Direct license: commercial and editorial use
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 5s
Price: $149 USD
Clip ID: 127027402

Rights & Clearance

$149 · Commercial Direct license: commercial and editorial use. $149 flat from Stockfilm. Royalty-free worldwide license for commercial and editorial use, delivered as the restored 4K master.

Editorial use is the safest path. For commercial use, a clearance review is recommended for the flags below.

People visible: Yes
Minors visible: No
Logos / trademarks: No
Audible music: No

Flags come from automated catalog metadata, not a legal opinion. The source is an original 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie reel. For high-stakes commercial use, request a full rights review.

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1251 · 8mm · 7″ reel
Reel-level year note: 1967
Reel-level location note: california,oregon
Date: 1967 Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Date evidence: Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual or technical evidence; no independent reel-level note corroborates it.
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Location evidence: Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual evidence such as signage, landmarks, or terrain; no independent reel-level note corroborates it.
Licensing route: Direct license available from Stockfilm

Confidence labels are defined on Archive Integrity. Fields without a recorded value are shown as not recorded rather than assumed.

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Archive Intelligence

Archive brief fit: Useful for requests needing 1960s Los Angeles amateur sports or martial arts competition footage for documentary, education, or period recreation edits.
Period detail: The white gi uniforms, colored belts, seated spectators, and indoor mat setting may show a local 1967 martial arts tournament environment.
Home-movie behavior: The clip has an observer's home-movie viewpoint, watching competitors grapple while officials and spectators gather around the mat.
What appears in frame: Visible elements include two competitors in white gi, a green mat, a dark-clothed referee, seated spectators, other uniformed participants, and an indoor gym setting.
Film character: The 8mm footage carries soft focus, visible grain, faded color, handheld framing, and scratches that read as authentic home-movie texture.
Edit role: An editor could use this as a brief action insert, sports cutaway, period recreation beat, or transition within a sequence on martial arts or community events.
Historical context: The footage shows organized martial arts practice in a public indoor setting, with participants and spectators arranged around a competition floor.
Research note: People and faces are visible, so likeness review may be needed; no logos, music, private property, or minors are apparent from the provided frames.
Research search match: Researcher searches might include 1967 Los Angeles 8mm martial arts competition, vintage karate tournament, or home movie sports event footage.
Archive pairing path: Pair first with adjacent footage from the same reel, then other 1967 Los Angeles clips, then broader 1960s amateur sports or martial arts material.

Still Frames From This Clip

1967 Los Angeles 8mm footage shows two martial arts competitors in white gi facing each other on an indoor green mat. — Competitors square up on the mat as spectators and participants watch from the far side.

Two martial arts competitors in white gi grapple during a 1967 Los Angeles indoor tournament scene. — The match moves into a close grapple under the attention of a referee and audience.

A blurred 8mm frame shows one martial arts competitor on the mat while another moves away during the bout. — A throw or takedown moment leaves one competitor low on the mat as movement blurs the frame.

The 1967 Los Angeles martial arts match pauses with competitors and referee on the indoor mat before seated spectators. — Participants reset or separate after the exchange while the referee crosses the competition floor.

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