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Tokyo Japan-1971: Two Karate Fighters Prepare For A Sparring Session

  • Year1971
  • Decade1970s
  • LocationTokyo, Japan
  • Duration6s
  • Price$149 USD
  • Collection1971 Tokyo Japan
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Two Karate Fighters Prepare For A Sparring Session — Clip Details

TOKYO JAPAN-1971: Two karate practitioners in white gi and black belts prepare for a sparring session on a traditional tatami mat. The grainy black-and-white 8mm film captures their focused movements, including bowing, stances, and controlled strikes, reflecting the discipline of martial arts training. Shot on vintage 8mm film, this archival footage offers a nostalgic glimpse into 1970s Japanese martial arts culture, with authentic period clothing and a minimalist dojo setting. Ideal for documentaries, historical content, or nostalgic projects.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details
Black & white
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free Direct from Stockfilm
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
6s
Price
$149 USD
Clip ID
127390473

Rights & Clearance

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

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Date
1971 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
Tokyo, Japan 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

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Topics & Keywords

  • extreme
  • sport
  • martial
  • kimono
  • fight
  • mat
  • karate
  • fighters
  • prepare
  • sports
  • recreation
  • tokyo japan
  • 1971
  • 1971 karate footage
  • vintage 8mm film
  • Japanese martial arts
  • karate sparring
  • 1970s home movie
  • black and white martial arts
  • traditional karate
  • dojo training
  • 8mm home movie
  • retro martial arts
  • Japanese culture 1970s
  • vintage film
  • archival martial arts
  • karate gi
  • black belt training
  • old film footage
  • 8mm footage
  • martial arts practice
  • historical footage
  • 1970s Japan

Archive Intelligence

Archive brief fit
Useful for 1970s Japan archive requests needing a short martial arts training insert, dojo cutaway, or disciplined sparring preparation scene.

Still Frames From This Clip

Karate practitioner kneels or reclines while another adjusts position nearby on a mat.

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