TOKYO JAPAN-1971: Two male martial artists in white gi practice judo on a mat in a simple indoor dojo. One man, wearing a black belt, approaches his partner, who stands facing him. They engage in a close-range technique, with the black belt grabbing his partner's shoulders and upper arms in a controlled grip. The footage, shot on 8mm film, shows natural grain and slight motion blur, capturing a moment of focused training. The scene reflects the discipline and formality of martial arts practice in 1970s Japan.
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