Tokyo Japan-1971: Two Men Practicing Judo Throw

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Year1971
Decade1970s
LocationTokyo, Japan
Duration6s
Price$149 USD
Collection1971 Tokyo Japan

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Two Men Practicing Judo Throw — Clip Details

TOKYO JAPAN-1971: Two men in traditional white judo gis practice a technique on a tatami mat. One man, wearing a black belt, executes a throw on his partner, demonstrating a classic judo move. The grainy black-and-white 8mm film captures the intensity and focus of the martial arts training, with visible film scratches and a soft, vintage aesthetic. The scene is set in a simple dojo with plain walls, emphasizing the discipline and physicality of the practice. This authentic home movie footage offers a nostalgic glimpse into 1970s martial arts training in Japan.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details: Black & white
Resolution: 4K restored master (MP4)
License: Direct license: commercial and editorial use
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 6s
Price: $149 USD
Clip ID: 127392139

Rights & Clearance

$149 · Commercial Direct license: commercial and editorial use. $149 flat from Stockfilm. Royalty-free worldwide license for commercial and editorial use, delivered as the restored 4K master.

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

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Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel record not linked for this clip
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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Archive Intelligence

Archive brief fit: Useful for 1970s Japan documentary edits needing authentic 8mm home-movie footage of martial arts practice or judo training.
Period detail: The white judo gis, dark belt, plain dojo wall and mat surface support a 1971 Tokyo training setting, though no exterior landmark or signage is visible.
Home-movie behavior: The clip preserves a focused practice moment as two men repeat close-contact grappling and throwing technique without performing for the camera.
What appears in frame: Visible elements include two adult men in judo uniforms, a dark belt, a padded mat, a plain wall, bare feet, grappling grips and a throw in progress.
Film character: Black-and-white 8mm texture shows soft focus, visible grain, gate edges, dust specks and slight exposure variation that situate it as scanned physical film.
Edit role: An editor could use this as an insert, cutaway or memory beat for martial arts training, Japanese sports culture or disciplined physical practice.
Historical context: The footage documents a small-scale dojo practice scene and should be treated as observed home-movie material rather than an official event record.
Research note: Adult faces and likenesses are visible; no logos are seen, but copyright, privacy and likeness permissions should be reviewed for the intended use.
Research search match: Matches searches for 1971 Tokyo judo practice, vintage 8mm Japan martial arts, black-and-white home movie dojo training and men practicing throws.
Archive pairing path: Pair first with adjacent same-reel martial arts footage, then other 1971 Tokyo material, then broader Japan sports or judo practice scenes.

Still Frames From This Clip

In 1971 Tokyo home-movie footage, two adult men in white judo gis begin a grappling exchange on a plain dojo mat. — Two judoka establish grips at the start of a practice throw.

Two men in judo uniforms are seen from behind and partly obscured as they continue a throw setup on the dojo mat. — The partners shift position while maintaining close judo contact.

One man in a white gi turns into his partner and pulls him forward, showing a judo throw in progress on the mat. — A throw begins as one practitioner draws the other off balance.

A man in a white gi executes a judo throw, lifting his partner across his hip or shoulder in the 1971 Tokyo dojo scene. — The throwing motion peaks as one partner is lifted across the other.

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