1966: Two Men With Black Belts Sparring at a Karate Conference in San Gabriel | Stockfilm

1966: Two Men With Black Belts Sparring at a Karate Conference in San Gabriel | Stockfilm

Two Men With Black Belts Sparring at a Karate Conference... — Clip Details

Vintage 8mm footage from 1966 captures two men in black belts sparring at a karate conference in San Gabriel, California. The scene unfolds in a gymnasium with focused athletes demonstrating hand-to-hand combat techniques, kicks, and martial arts discipline. This authentic home movie offers a nostalgic glimpse into mid-1960s physical fitness culture and competitive martial arts training. The grainy, analog quality enhances its archival charm, making it ideal for documentaries, retro-themed content, or historical storytelling about American sports and self-defense traditions.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution: 4K Digitally Restored
License: Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 8s
Starting Price: $199 USD
Clip ID: 68805450

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1106 · 8mm · 7″ reel
Original reel label: wedding,vacation
Reel-level year note: 1966
Reel-level location note: danville,illinois,california
Date: 1966 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence: Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location: San Gabriel, California, United States Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Location evidence: Catalog place matches an independent location note filed with the physical source reel.
Licensing route: Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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