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.

Sources

  1. 16mm Filmography (legacy record) — title, description, catalog record