Abstract
In this 2025 interview, Danny Wagner discusses his early life and his pathway to becoming the youngest black belt in karate in U.S history in 1975. He describes growing up in Buckeye and Mt. Pleasant, beginning martial arts at the age of four, and his educational experiences. Wagner discusses how he became a well-known figure in Cleveland, the impact of his father on his life, and is favorite parts of teaching youth martial arts. He ends the interview with a message for future generations.
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Interviewee
Wagner, Danny (interviewee)
Interviewer
Carubia, Ava (interviewer)
Project
Union-Miles
Date
7-14-2025
Document Type
Oral History
Duration
50 minutes
Recommended Citation
"Danny Wagner interview, 14 July 2025" (2025). Cleveland Regional Oral History Collection. Interview 483025.
https://engagedscholarship.csuohio.edu/crohc000/1398
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