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TOKYO JAPAN-1971: Two men in white karate gi practice a defensive technique on a mat. One man executes a throw, lifting his opponent from the ground and slamming him onto the mat. The opponent lands on his back, then rises to a kneeling position before both men stand and walk away. Shot on 8mm film, the footage features grainy black-and-white imagery, a fixed camera angle, and a vintage home movie aesthetic. The scene captures a moment of martial arts training, emphasizing technique and discipline.
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