Tokyo Japan-1971: Martial Artists Practicing Judo Throw

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

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Martial Artists Practicing Judo Throw — Clip Details

TOKYO JAPAN-1971: Two martial artists in white gi practice a judo throw on a tatami mat. The sequence captures the dynamic movement from a standing grip to a powerful throw, ending with one practitioner on the ground. Shot on 8mm film, the footage features classic grain, soft focus, and a black-and-white aesthetic typical of vintage home movies. The scene conveys discipline and physical skill in a traditional dojo setting.

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: 127392778

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

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

Source reel: Reel record not linked for this clip
Date: 1971 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence: Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual or technical evidence; no reel-level note is linked.
Location: Tokyo, Japan Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence: Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual evidence such as signage, landmarks, or terrain; no reel-level note is linked.
Licensing route: Direct license available from Stockfilm

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Archive Intelligence

Archive brief fit: Useful for 1970s documentary or educational edits needing brief 8mm footage of judo practice in Tokyo, Japan.
Period detail: The white gi, tatami mat, monochrome 8mm texture, and sparse dojo interior may show an early 1970s martial arts practice setting.
Home-movie behavior: The camera observes a practice throw from a fixed visitor-like position, valuing the unscripted motion and recovery rather than a staged demonstration.
What appears in frame: Visible elements include two practitioners in white gi, a dark belt, tatami mat seams, a plain wall, a completed throw, and one person seated after the fall.
Film character: The clip has soft focus, visible grain, uneven exposure, and slight frame softness consistent with scanned 8mm home-movie material.
Edit role: An editor could use this as a short insert, action cutaway, or memory beat for martial arts training, sport, or Japan travel context.
Historical context: The footage documents a small-scale judo practice moment and should not be treated as evidence of a named school, event, or competition without outside research.
Research note: People are visible, so copyright, likeness, and venue or dojo permissions should be reviewed separately before commercial or public use.
Research search match: Relevant searches include 1970s Tokyo judo practice 8mm, vintage Japan martial arts home movie, and black-and-white dojo training footage.
Archive pairing path: Pair first with adjacent shots from the same reel, then Tokyo 1971 material, then other vintage martial arts or recreational sport practice footage.

Still Frames From This Clip

In Tokyo 1971 footage, two judo practitioners in white gi begin a throw on a tatami mat inside a plain dojo. — Two practitioners engage at the start of a judo throw.

The Tokyo judo practice sequence shows one practitioner in white gi being thrown while the other controls the movement. — A judo throw is underway, with one practitioner rotating toward the mat.

After the throw, one practitioner lies on the tatami while the other remains low and close in the dojo practice space. — The throw completes with one practitioner down on the mat.

The final frame shows one judo practitioner seated on the tatami while another in a white gi walks away across the dojo. — The practice exchange ends with one person seated and the other moving away.

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