1938: Two Persons Engaged in a Karate Fight Before a Small Audience | Stockfilm

1938: Two Persons Engaged in a Karate Fight Before a Small Audience | Stockfilm

Two Persons Engaged in a Karate Fight Before a Small... — Clip Details

1938: Two individuals practice martial arts in a small indoor space, performing a choreographed karate demonstration before a seated audience in San Francisco, California. Filmed on vintage 8mm home movie film, this authentic archival footage captures a moment of early 20th-century martial arts training and public performance. The scene reflects the growing popularity of martial arts as both a fitness discipline and competitive sport during the 1930s. The grainy, hand-held quality and natural lighting evoke a nostalgic, historic atmosphere, offering a rare glimpse into early American martial arts culture. Ideal for documentaries, historical content, and retro-themed projects.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details: Interior
Resolution: 4K Digitally Restored
License: Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 7s
Starting Price: $199 USD
Clip ID: 68817631

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1153 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Original reel label: bucks lake,lake tahoe,emerald bay,martins lodge
Reel-level year note: 1938
Reel-level location note: california
Date: 1938 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence: Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location: San Francisco, 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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