Impact Martial Arts & Fitness
May 2026 Graduates
About the Graduates
5th Degree Black Belt Leader
Deshi Jordyn Sullivan- 5th Degree Team Leader
I have been training at Team Feidt for the past 20 years. My mom is a 5th Degree Black Belt (Sensei DL - Maloney), and we started together — it was one of the best decisions we’ve ever made. Training side by side built a strong foundation of discipline, perseverance, and family that has shaped my entire martial arts journey.
My husband, John, is a 1st Degree Black Belt currently training for his second degree. All three of us have been in the ring, and we love being the fight teams coaches and helping the next generation of fighters reach their goals.
I joined the Professional Staff in 2014 and have loved being part of helping students grow ever since. I’m grateful that I was able to continue my training even while being away for college and military requirements. No matter how far I’ve gone, Team Feidt has always been home. I was honored to receive the title of Deshi last November, and it meant a great deal to me to continue growing as both a student and an instructor. I love that my training partners have become so much more than that, and I’m honored to have made some of my best friends and family here.
Outside of martial arts, I work as a Designer for RZ Engineering. I also serve as a Captain in the U.S. Army Reserves as a Company Commander and run my own small baking business, J’s Sweet Treats. I’m proud to balance my career, military service, and dedication to martial arts, and I look forward to continuing to support our students and the Team Feidt family.
Adriana Smith - 4th Degree Black Belt
4th Degree Elite Force Black Belt
My name is Adriana Smith. I am currently a third-degree black belt and training for my fourth degree. I am an instructor and professional staff member at Team Feidt. I have been training in martial arts for over 15 years, starting as a Little Dragon at just four years old. I earned my black belt at the age of nine.
I am currently in my first year of college, continuing to balance my education with my commitment to martial arts. Training has always been a big part of my life, and it has shaped me into the person I am today. It has helped me grow in confidence, discipline, and leadership, both on and off the mat.
Martial arts is also something my family shares with me. My mom is a green belt, my sister is a second-degree black belt, and my boyfriend is a third-degree black belt. All of us are currently training at Team Feidt, which makes the dojo feel even more like home.
As an instructor, I enjoy helping students grow and gain confidence in themselves, just like I did. Being able to give back and support others on their journey is one of the most rewarding parts of my training.
Karate has impacted my life in so many ways. It has helped me grow up, overcome challenges, and truly find who I am. Today, I am earning my belt not only for myself, but in honor of my dad.
3rd Degree Top Gun Black Belts
Pam Norrison - 3rd Degree Black Belt
My name is Pamela Norrison, I am a Registered Nurse at St Joseph’s hospital in the Labor and Delivery department. I’ve Been training here at Team Feidt since late 2017. My step daughter Eva is a second degree black belt and my son Chance is a first degree black belt. When I am not working or training I love to go to concerts and watch movies with my husband, do fun things with the kids and go camping. I recently received my Taisho patch and have celebrated over 5 years as a labor and delivery nurse. I enjoy helping people and I look forward to continuing my training.
Molly Primrose - 3rd Degree Black Belt
My name is Molly Primrose. I am 16 years old and a sophomore at Baker High School in Baldwinsville. I have been training at Team Feidt since December of 2017. My brother Owen is currently a Second Degree Black Belt, and my mom is training for her Second Degree soon. I am part of the Elite Demo Team and an Assistant Instructor; I love teaching and helping students. Outside of the dojo, I play violin and piano, and I enjoy working with multiple art mediums. I am thankful for the support from all the Team Feidt coaches and instructors who helped me meet my goals. I am proud of everything this team has accomplished and I am so excited to achieve my Third Degree Black Belt.
2nd Degree All-Star Black Belts
Maxwell Beavers - 2nd Degree Black Belt
Karate is something that I really enjoy. Me, my mom, and all 3 of my older sisters all trained, but my sisters left for college. Outside of the dojo there has been a lot of other stuff that I like to do and have been focusing on. I like to swim, play chess, play sports, play games with my friends, and I also play the piano. Every year I have a test called federation. Where I play in front of two judges and they give me a score. Which are, Superior (5 points), Excellent (4 points), Satisfactory (3 points), Fair (2 points), or Needs Improvement (1 point). I have gotten Superior every year thus far.
I also, especially when I was younger, loved my rock collection. I would collect gemstones and crystals of all types. One of my favorites is a stone called alexandrite. In different lightings it changes color. In curtain yellow lights it turns green, in the sun it is red.
In school right now I am in 8th grade. But ever since I was really little I was very good at math. So much that this year I am doing pre-calculus which is tricky, but I think I can handle it.
Something else that I have been really enjoying for a little over a year is speed cubing. Where the whole goal is is to solve a Rubik’s cube as fast as you can. But there are many other events that differ from the original 3x3. There is 2x2 all the way up to 7x7 in competitions. One of my favorites is 5x5, but there are things like one-handed, blindfolded and even a pyramid cube called a pyraminx. But my main focus is 3x3. My quickest solve at home is 5.05s and in competition it is 7.86s. At my last competition I shocked myself by placing 2nd in 3x3. Which is the first time I have ever podiumed or got in the top 3. And the guy who got first was cubing before I was born.
Something else that I like that’s a little more physical is running. I have liked it ever since I got my first run time. Though due to injury I have had to stop for a little bit. But when I am healed I will be right back at it.
Ayla Begovic- 2nd Degree Black Belt
My name is Ayla Begovic. I am 15 years old and I am a ninth grader at Liverpool High School, and my overall average is around 95 in all Honors Classes. I joined karate when I was around 7 through a program at school, and have been training ever since. I play the violin at school and in my free time. When I am free, I also enjoy reading, hanging out with my friends, and walking. I have made many friends at karate, and am so happy that I get to be with them. One challenge I have overcome this cycle was getting all my schoolwork done, while also being able to come to the dojo six days a week, often for around an hour or more every day. But I am so proud of how far I have come, and I am also proud of all the other candidates who made it through!
Aiden Domago - 2nd Degree Black Belt
My name is Aiden Domago and I am 11 years old in sixth grade at Liverpool Middle School. I have been on honor roll this school year. I also play the trumpet in band. I love playing basketball, football, and swimming. I also enjoy riding bikes and playing cards with my friends.
I started at the dojo 7 years ago as a Little Dragon. I am thankful for all the support from my family during this black belt journey.
Jack Dyer - 2nd Degree Black Belt
My name is Jack and I'm a 15-year-old 9th grader at Liverpool High School. I began my karate journey in 2019 and I've been dedicated to it ever since. Over the past two years especially, I've trained with focus and determination, working hard to earn my Second Degree Black Belt. It hasn't always been easy, but it's definitely been worth it. During this time, I've grown not only as a martial artist, but also as a more confident and disciplined person.
My commitment to karate has even inspired people around me-especially my mom, who followed in my footsteps and is now proudly an orange belt. It's pretty cool to share this journey with her.
Outside the dojo, I enjoy running, photography, and video games. I try to balance those interests with the same work ethic I bring to my training.
Earning this milestone means a lot to me. I'm proud of my perseverance and growth that it took to get here and I'm excited to continue my journey in karate and beyond. I know this is just the beginning.
Kelly Natali - 2nd Degree Black Belt
I am Kelly Natali, and at 46 years old, I balance karate, food safety, frequent travel, and band props like a pro, because apparently “free time” wasn’t challenging enough.
I train with my husband Michael, and our son Alex, both 2nd degrees. Michael and I have been married for 21 years (as of next month), and Alex turns 15 in a couple of weeks.
By day, I’m a Quality Manager for Rubix Foods, a full-service food product development company, traveling from one side of the country to the other, with plenty of stops in between, to audit food manufacturers and ensure our products meet the highest standards of safety and quality.
Outside of work and the dojo, I’m a dedicated member and past president of the New York State Association for Food Protection. I serve on the Membership Committee for the Baldwinsville Marching Band's as well as and their Equipment and Props (aka Pit Crew) Committee, where I specialize in "hurry up and wait" and moving heavy things repeatedly. I am also the taskmaster and a chauffeur for Alex's endless schedule of fight training and band activities.
Whether I’m in the dojo, in an airport, at work, or on the sidelines, I bring discipline, dedication, and just enough sarcasm to keep it all moving.
Corinne Wesel - 2nd Degree Black Belt
I am a single mom with 4 kids ages 23, 20, 18, and 14. We all started our martial arts training together in Oct 2020. My 3 daughters went on to college so they couldn’t continue their training. But, I’m grateful to still be able to train with my son, Maxwell.
I started homeschooling all 4 of my children in 2019 right before the pandemic and it was awesome for us. My girls were able to start college early and Max was able to excel quickly in his subjects. I am grateful for the time that it allowed me to have with my kids and for all we learned together.
I actively serve in my church most often working with the children and youth. I currently teach an early morning scripture study class every morning before school with for the highschoolers at our church. I may lose a little sleep doing it but is 100% worth it.
I’m also grateful to be able to work from home as a bookkeeper for many small businesses. And this past year I also decided to go back to school to get a Bachelor’s in Accounting. I am set to graduate this July.
As a single mom I have gained a lot of new skills. I have come to enjoy home improvement projects and I have learned to do some plumbing, electrical, minor construction, and car repair.
I enjoy photography, reading, being outdoors, and traveling. I love hiking and exploring new places, but I am also just as happy sitting on the beach soaking up the sun. But most of all I love spending time with my kids and extended family.
1st Degree Black Belts
Anna Moody - 1st Degree Black Belt
I am Anna Moody, I am 14 years old, I am in 8th grade and I go to Durgee Junior High School. In my spare time, I like to sing and do musicals. Some musicals I have been in are Wizard of Oz, Dear Edwina, Finding Nemo, and currently I am in Seussical the Musical. I am currently a high red belt and a quote that helped me get through black belt cycle is “ If it was easy, everyone would do it. That is what makes it so special. So keep pushing!” - Sensei Maloney
Darrell Weston - 1st Degree Black Belt
My name is Darrell Weston, and I am a Syracuse native. As a husband and father of two, my wife and children are the center of my world, and much of my time is devoted to supporting them in every way I can. Professionally, I work as a school bus driver for Lanpher’s Transport Inc., where I take pride in safely transporting our community’s most precious cargo.
When I’m not busy with work, family life, or training at the dojo, I enjoy trail running, riding motorcycles, and playing bass guitar. My oldest daughter, Evelyn, earned her 1st Degree Black Belt in November of 2024. We are proud to be part of the Team Feidt dojo family!
2nd Degree Krav Maga Black Belt
Colleen Lisson- 2nd Degree Krav Maga Black Belt
I taught art at Liverpool High School for over 30 years and after retirement I was inducted into the Liverpool Fine Arts Hall of Fame for outstanding teaching and mentorship. After retirement I spent time traveling and eventually started Paint, Draw, Dream - art classes for elementary through middle school. Most recently I serve on the board of the Whitegate homeowners association. Now I enjoy spending time with friends and family - especially my granddaughter, Gemma Scout - doing my own artwork, reading, hiking, gardening and Krav.
My journey in the martial arts has been a long one. First ( many years ago) as a “Karate Mom” with two daughters in the program. Maura who is now Deshi and a 4th degree black belt and Meghan who is a 2nd degree black belt.
After time away from the dojo, Maura and I found our way back. Maura missing Karate and me wanting to get into shape. We both started with KickFIT classes and I clearly remember Sensei Munger’s Sunday classes when I could barely lift my legs for leg lifts. Sensei Munger was merciless, piling on high numbers and using “karate time” to hold them in the air. Suddenly I realized how out of shape I was. Soon Sensei Maloney and a few other instructors started the Revolution program that was a 6 week long biggest loser style training program. My goal? To be able to do a “real” push up. After achieving that goal and having done about 5 or 6 rev sessions the next question was what next. I was ready to start something - but what? Krav looked interesting and it seemed practical and at the time did not require performing. So through the Rev program I won 6 free weeks of Krav Maga classes. So I started my Krav journey in 2015ish. At the time krav did not have a belt system so my goal in Krav was simply to get in shape; stay in shape and learn self defense skills. Achieving a black belt in Krav was not my original goal but to continue and consistently train was. As time went on and I moved up in rank the possibility of a black belt started to become a reality. With hard work, persistence and great training from Shihan Fiedt, Sensei Koch, Guro Baratta, Sensei Baker, Sensei Maloney and the entire krav team I was able to achieve my Black Belt.
After achieving a first degree black belt, I was more than happy to share what I learned by becoming a Krav instructor. I also kept training - to stay in shape, to stay sharp & to stay krav aware and to learn more and more advanced material. I even started learning Kali stick fighting - which in the beginning was really mind bending. While I was not actively thinking about training for 2nd degree, at some point I realized I was moving closer to mastering advanced material and my cardio was good since I continued kickfit classes, so I decided to go for it. I still had a lot to learn and while my cardio was good it is now, after black belt training better than ever. I could not have done this alone as it always takes an entire dojo to make a black belt.
Graduating Black Belt Class of May 2026
