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TOKYO JAPAN-1971: A karate instructor in a white gi and black belt demonstrates a defensive technique on an apprentice. The sequence captures the precise moment of a throw, with the instructor lifting and flipping the student onto the mat. Shot on 8mm film, the footage features classic grain, soft focus, and a vintage aesthetic, capturing a moment of martial arts instruction in a traditional dojo setting.
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