The First World Karate-Do Championship tournament

Description: 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.