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TOKYO JAPAN-1971: Two men in white karate gi face off on a mat, one with a black belt, the other with a white belt. They engage in a close-quarters grappling exchange, demonstrating a push and lunge technique before one man executes a takedown. Shot on 8mm film, this grainy black-and-white footage captures the discipline and intensity of a martial arts training session in a simple indoor dojo. The raw, unpolished quality evokes authentic 1970s home movie nostalgia.
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