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TOKYO JAPAN-1971: Two men in white karate gi practice a technique on a mat. One man, wearing a black belt, demonstrates a precise foot position and hand attack on his partner. The grainy black-and-white 8mm film captures the focused, instructional moment in a simple indoor dojo setting. The footage shows the fluid motion of the technique, highlighting the discipline and form of traditional karate practice from the early 1970s.
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