The First World Karate-Do Championship tournament

Footage of the “First world karate-do Championships Tournament”, including opening ceremony and demonstrations. Presumably held in Japan, c. 1960. Competing countries include: Thailand, Indonesia, States of Brunei, USA, Great Britain, Korea, Canada, Chile, Hon Kong, Israel, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, and many others. 1st, 2nd and 3rd places won by Japan.

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Credits

Duration

00:25:00:00

Production places

Unknown

Production dates

1960

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

003760

Language

English

Subject categories

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Japan - Social life and customs

Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Karate

Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Martial arts

Short films

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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Unknown, 1960

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