Tokyo Japan-1971: Two Judo Practitioners Demonstrate Proper Throwing Technique

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

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Two Judo Practitioners Demonstrate Proper Throwing Technique — Clip Details

Two judo practitioners in white gi face each other on a tatami mat in a traditional dojo setting. Shot on 8mm film in 1971, this vintage footage captures a focused demonstration of proper throwing technique. One practitioner wears a black belt, indicating advanced rank, as they engage in a controlled sequence of movements. The grainy black-and-white image and subtle film edge effects evoke a nostalgic, archival feel. The clip shows them beginning in a ready stance, then transitioning into a precise arm lock and throwing motion, highlighting the discipline and form of classical judo. This authentic home movie footage is ideal for historical, educational, or nostalgic content.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details: Black & white
Resolution: 4K restored master (MP4)
License: Direct license: editorial use only. Editorial use only: documentary, news and educational productions. Not permitted in advertising, commercial or branded content, or broadcast promotion.
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 6s
Price: $149 USD
Clip ID: 127392894

Rights & Clearance

$149 · Editorial only Direct license: editorial use only. Editorial use only: documentary, news and educational productions. Not permitted in advertising, commercial or branded content, or broadcast promotion.

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 archive requests needing brief educational or cultural footage of judo practice, martial arts instruction, or disciplined paired movement in a dojo setting.
Period detail: The white gi, black belt, tatami-style mat, monochrome 8mm look, and plain training wall support an early 1970s martial arts practice setting in Tokyo as described by the metadata.
Home-movie behavior: The clip has the value of a quiet observer's home-movie record, showing two practitioners moving through a controlled demonstration rather than performing for a staged broadcast setup.
What appears in frame: Visible elements include two adult judo practitioners, white gi uniforms, one black belt, a padded mat surface, a plain dojo wall, bare feet, and paired grip positions.
Film character: Grain, soft focus, slight exposure variation, and dark frame-edge bars give the footage a physical 8mm archive texture consistent with scanned home-movie film.
Edit role: An editor could use this as a short insert, instructional cutaway, cultural context beat, or transition within sequences about judo, Japanese sport, or martial arts training.
Historical context: The footage visually documents formalized judo practice through posture, spacing, and grip work, while broader claims about school, club, or instructor identity would need outside confirmation.
Research note: People are visible and likeness review may be needed; no logos, brands, minors, audible music, or private-property indicators are visible from the supplied frames.
Research search match: Natural matches include 1971 Tokyo judo practice 8mm footage, vintage Japanese martial arts demonstration, black belt gi training on tatami, and home movie dojo scene.
Archive pairing path: Pair first with adjacent footage from the same reel, then other Tokyo 1971 material, then broader 1970s Japan sports, martial arts, education, or training scenes.

Still Frames From This Clip

In Tokyo, Japan, 1971, two adult judo practitioners in white gi stand on a mat before beginning a demonstration. — Two practitioners face each other on the mat at the start of the judo sequence.

The 1971 Tokyo footage shows the practitioners squared up on the mat, with the dark-belted figure facing the other man. — The pair close distance before entering the grip portion of the demonstration.

In the Tokyo dojo scene, the practitioners hold each other's gi as the demonstration moves into a controlled contact position. — The practitioners take sleeve and lapel grips during the judo demonstration.

The 1971 Tokyo home-movie frame shows the pair holding gi grips and adjusting balance during the throwing-technique setup. — The judo pair shift their balance while holding grips near the end of the clip.

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