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TOKYO JAPAN-1971: Two men in white karate gi and black belts perform a traditional bow in a dojo. The older instructor stands in the foreground, observing as the younger student bows deeply, then rises to a ready stance. Shot on 8mm film, this grainy black-and-white footage captures the discipline and formality of martial arts training in 1970s Japan. The simple setting and authentic movements evoke a sense of historical authenticity and cultural tradition.
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