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Tokyo Japan-1971: Karate Fighters Practicing Uchi Mata Technique

  • Year1971
  • Decade1970s
  • LocationTokyo, Japan
  • Duration6s
  • Price$149 USD
  • Collection1971 Tokyo Japan
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Karate Fighters Practicing Uchi Mata Technique — Clip Details

TOKYO JAPAN-1971: Two men in white karate gi practice a technique on a mat in a simple indoor dojo. One man wears a black belt, indicating advanced rank, while the other wears a lighter-colored belt. They begin in a formal stance, then engage in a close-quarters grappling move, demonstrating a wrist control or arm lock. The footage is shot on 8mm film, exhibiting characteristic grain, soft focus, and a monochrome aesthetic. The text 'Uchi Mata' appears on screen, identifying the technique. This authentic home movie captures a moment of martial arts training with a nostalgic, archival feel.

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
127391989

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: Yes
  • 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

  • karate
  • friends
  • practice
  • fight
  • black
  • belt
  • fighters
  • practicing
  • combat
  • room
  • sports
  • recreation
  • tokyo japan
  • 1971
  • uchi mata
  • black belt
  • martial arts
  • dojo
  • vintage 8mm film
  • archival footage
  • Japanese martial arts
  • combat training
  • martial arts practice
  • old film
  • grainy footage
  • black and white
  • 8mm home movie
  • martial arts technique
  • vintage footage
  • martial arts history
  • 1970s
  • martial arts demonstration

Archive Intelligence

Archive brief fit
1971 Tokyo martial arts training footage suited to documentary inserts about Japanese dojo practice, combat sports instruction, or archival recreation sequences.

Still Frames From This Clip

Two men in white gi face each other on an indoor mat as 'Uchi Mata' appears at the bottom.

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