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TOKYO JAPAN-1971: Two men in white karate gi face each other on a tatami mat in a traditional dojo. One man wears a black belt, indicating advanced rank, while the other wears a white belt. They begin in a formal stance, then engage in a slow, deliberate sequence of defensive movements that transition into an offensive technique. The black-and-white 8mm film shows grain and soft focus, capturing the disciplined, methodical practice of martial arts in 1970s Japan. The scene reflects the era's emphasis on technique and respect in karate training.
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