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TOKYO JAPAN-1971: A vintage 8mm film clip captures a formal karate duel between two men in white gi and black belts. The grainy, monochrome footage shows them standing on a mat, facing each other in a traditional dojo setting before beginning their match. The opening title card displays Japanese text and names, including Yoko Sutemi-Waza, Yoko Gake, Yoko Guruma, and Uki Waza, indicating specific techniques. This authentic home movie footage offers a nostalgic look at 1970s Japanese martial arts training and competition.
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