1966: Karate Students Learn Balance in a West Covina Dojo

Year1966
Decade1960s
LocationWest Covina, California, United States
Duration8s
Price$199 USD
Collection1966 West Covina California

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Karate Students Learn Balance in a West Covina Dojo — Clip Details

Vintage 8mm home movie footage from 1966 in West Covina, California, showing karate students practicing balance and technique in a traditional dojo. Young learners in martial arts uniforms perform kicks and stances under the guidance of a master instructor. The grainy, authentic Super 8 film quality captures the disciplined atmosphere of a classic American karate class during the 1960s. This archival clip offers a nostalgic glimpse into mid-century martial arts training and community recreation.

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: 68806182

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: West Covina, 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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