Impact Martial Arts & Fitness
November 2024 Graduates
About the Graduates
3rd Degree Top Gun Black Belt
Alyssa Zoccolillo - 3rd Degree Black Belt
Hi! My name is Alyssa Zoccolillo. I am 14 years old and have been training since I was six. I am a 9th grader and am on High Honor Roll and in National Junior Honor Society at Durgee Junior High School. I train with my brother Joey who is a third degree and my best friends. I am on the elite demo team and participate in Instructor Training and hope to become an instructor at Team Feidt. In my free time I enjoy sculpting with clay, painting and baking cookies.
2nd Degree All-Star Black Belts
Logan Cary - 2nd Degree Black Belt
My name is Logan Cary. I am 12 years old. I am in 7th grade and attend Morgan Road Middle School. I play in the band, I am in chorus, as well as French Club.
I have been training at Team Feidt since I was 6 years-old and received my first-degree black belt in December 2022. When I am not at the dojo, I enjoy playing video games, playing chess, having fun with my friends, and going to ComiCon.
Gianna Gallelli - 2nd Degree Black Belt
Hello, my name is Gianna Gallelli. I am 15 years old and attend Liverpool High School. I am an honor roll student with a 97 average. I achieved my black belt in December 2022. Through karate I have found many activities to pursue. I love to run and share that love by run coaching. I also do SWAT, and recently achieved my Taisho patch. In the past year I have also picked up kickboxing. I have a record of 2-0 and hope to get back in the ring again. Outside of the dojo I play flag football. I also am involved in an early childhood program through school, and intern with SCT. I have recently picked up an interest in pursuing a career in veterinary medicine. I love to spend time with family & friends, be around animals, explore outside, and listen to music.
Taegan Goss - 2nd Degree Black Belt
Hello! My name is Taegan Goss, and I’m 11 years old. I’m in 6th grade at Soule Road Middle School, where I’m proud to be on the high honor roll. I’ve been doing karate for almost six years, and my older sister Ashley, who is a second-degree black belt, is a big inspiration to me. I’m happy to be part of Team Feidt, where I’m always learning and challenging myself. In addition to karate, I stay active by playing soccer, running, and playing the trumpet. I enjoy hanging out with my friends and spending time with my dog, Bo. I really love spending time with my family too. Whether we’re playing games, going camping, boating, or taking trips, I always have fun when we are together. I’m excited to keep growing in karate, school, and everything else I enjoy, and I’m looking forward to what’s next!
Michael Natali - 2nd Degree Black Belt
My name is Michael Natali. I am 47 years old, husband to Kelly, and father to Alex. I work as a Software Test Engineer for Osmose Utilities Services out of my home office in Baldwinsville.
I have trained in the martial arts, off and on, since I was 17 years old, previously achieving the rank of 3rd Dan black belt in WTF-style Tae Kwon Do. I started training at Team Feidt shortly after my son began. I have since found a wonderful community and a great family that I am excited to be a part of. I am now graduating to 2nd degree black belt, and I look forward to when the rest of my family can join me.
Outside the dojo, I am a card-carrying geek who enjoys gadgetry of all kinds. I especially enjoy building and repairing PCs, home automation, and tinkering with network infrastructure as a hobby. I am also a fan of ice hockey and closely follow the Colorado Avalanche of the NHL – a passion that my family also shares with me.
I am excited and honored to have been invited to Black Belt Cycle, and I look forward to taking the next step.
Samuel Sudore - 2nd Degree Black Belt
My name is Samuel Joseph Sudore, and I am 11 years old and started karate at 4 years of age and I have been doing karate for 7 years. I have a wonderful Mama and Daddy. I also have two siblings, Faith and Joy, who both train at the dojo. I attend Faith Heritage School and am in 6th grade. Outside of karate I do something called Trail Life (a Christian form of boy scouts). I am active at my church, Calvary Bible Baptist Church where I enjoy serving the Lord.
1st Degree Black Belts
Vivian Capone - 1st Degree Black Belt
Outside of karate I enjoy hanging out with my friends and my dogs. I also have a job at McDonald’s where I have been promoted to crew trainer. So, I basically train other new members that come into work. It is a lot harder than I thought. I also am involved with school clubs such as art club and the local volunteer club. I really enjoy doing the activities that come along with the clubs, and I make a ton of new friends. I also go to church on the weekend along with attending the youth group every Tuesday. In my free time I enjoy watching movies or going skateboarding at the park with my family. Recently I have been inducted into the National Honors Society and was 50 out of 423 teens in my class. I was also awarded Student of The Month by my local Rotary Group, so I am really excited about that. I want to spend my time after high school studying to be a nurse. Karate is just something that really allows me to clear my mind and get all of my stress out.
Dakota Green - 1st Degree Black Belt
Hello there, my name is Dakota Green. I’ve been doing karate since I was 9 years old. I’m 16 years old in my Junior year at Liverpool High School. I have a dad, a sister and a cat that live with me. I have many other family members like 5 brothers, 2 sisters and a grandma that helps me at karate sometimes. My Dad and sister used to go to the dojo, but as time went on, they dropped out and I remained. My activities outside of school are to play games or just hang out with my friends, or just paint some of my minis, draw, and read. I love listening to music, basically any genre as long as the songs are good. Some bands include Korn, NIN, Slipknot, and Daft Punk. In school I have joined the National Honors Society, having needed a 90 GPA to be able to join. I plan to join some clubs at my own school once I have some free time after graduation, being the photography club, DnD and Drone. I’ve been in a high red belt for longer than what it feels like, but thanks to the people I've been training with they encouraged me to try it out and I’m glad to say I haven't regretted it. Before I didn't love karate too much, almost leaving one time. But as I joined and found people I enjoy talking to, I really love going to karate and now look forward to the days I have it.
Kara Hollensen - 1st Degree Black Belt
My name is Kara Hollensen, and I am in 5th grade at Morgan Road Elementary School. I live with my mom, dad, my older sister, Kaylynn, and two adorable guinea pigs, Belle & Oreo. I’ve played the viola in my school’s orchestra for two years and plan to continue when I go to middle school. I run every month in school for fun to get a cool necklace charm. I help my mom with her dog boarding business, mostly because I like being around the puppies. In Kindergarten, I got an award for being the Dancing Queen of my class! I’ve always loved dancing. In 3rd grade, I got a certificate for being a Math Master! I was only one of two students who got the award. I am a straight A student, and I enjoy learning wherever I am, but I love writing and social studies best. I enjoy swimming and being with my friends everywhere I go. I am a social butterfly! I’d like to thank my family and friends for believing in me even before I believed in myself. I wouldn’t be here today without them.
Susan Hubbard - 1st Degree Black Belt
Hello! My name is Susan Hubbard, and I am proud to be the oldest of the graduating black belts in this cycle at 54 years old. I am extremely fortunate to have an incredibly supportive husband, Tom, who I’ve been married to for over thirty-three years. Together, we are proud parents to our son, Matthew, who has achieved the rank of 2nd-degree Black Belt at Impact Martial Arts.
In my professional life, I work as a purchasing analyst at the local Pepsi bottling facility, Clinton’s Ditch Co-operative in Cicero. Outside the office, you’ll find me at the dojo training alongside my friends. When I am not at the dojo, you’ll most likely find me at home spending time with my family. Over the course of my martial arts journey, I’ve focused on getting stronger, added a weight bench, barbells and a rack to my home gym. I am also a huge supporter of the public library system and often spend my commutes immersed in audiobooks.
I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to thank Shihan Feidt, Master McGarvey, Sensei Maloney, Sensei Cardone, and Miss Lisson for their unwavering guidance, support, and belief throughout the journey. Thank you all!
Ron Pennock II - 1st Degree Black Belt
I’m an electrical engineer, currently working in the power industry, dealing with customer’s power systems, substations, relays, and the associated networks, protection, and automation (everything from power to I.T.). I started at the dojo in 2021 during a “parents of students” trial. I had taken a semester of karate back in college (Chidokwan style, from white to yellow belt, in Alfred, NY) and was interested in learning more but hadn’t gotten around to it. After my kids brought it up and discussing with my wife, I joined and the rest is history. I have four children, three of which have trained at the dojo. They are currently a Second-Degree Black Belt, a First-Degree Black Belt, and a Green Belt. In the past I was involved in Scouting where I obtained the rank of Eagle Scout. I’m currently an EIT, having passed the engineering FE exam and have started studying for the PE exam. I enjoy swimming, scuba diving, downhill skiing, motorcycles, reading, building and repairing computers and networks, coding (websites, python, c++, even did some assembly in college), woodworking, maybe some Minecraft, Doom, or Legend of Zelda, and spending time with my family. I’d like to thank my wife and kids for supporting me on this path to Black Belt.
Kara Primrose - 1st Degree Black Belt
I have been training for three and a half years and started with an awesome group of dojo family members and parents in July 2021. My 14-year-old twins, Owen and Molly, both train at Team Feidt and are 2nd degree Black Belts. Molly is also on the elite demo team, part of the teacher training program with Shihan, and SWATs classes.
When I am not at the dojo, I enjoy spending time at home with my husband, our kids, and our two dogs – Frankie and Luna. I also work at Syracuse University and am the Director of Career Services at the Whitman School of Management. In this role, I work with a team to guide students in developing their skills and knowledge to grow professionally and land jobs to be successful in their careers and lives after business school.
When I started training, I set the goal of earning my Black Belt before I turned 50 years old. I am proud to say that I am achieving this goal about three months before my 50th birthday. I am honored to be achieving the rank of first-degree Black Belt with this amazing team. I appreciate their support and the support of all of the instructors, coaches, and dojo families who impacted my journey.
Faith Sudore - 1st Degree Black Belt
My name is Faith Evelyn Sudore. I am 9 years old, and I am in 4th grade. I am home schooled. I have two siblings who train in karate. Samuel, who is getting his second-degree black belt and is 11 years old. And my sister, Joy, who is 5 years old and in Little Dragons.
The activities I enjoy outside of karate are American Heritage Girls (AHG). This is a Christian form of girl scouts. Both my sister and I do it. I also enjoy co-op. Co-op is a group of homeschooled families that do fun classes together. At co-op I take classes like American Girl History, STEM, and Elementary Science Experiments.
At home I enjoy doing craft projects and playing with my brother and my sister. I also enjoy reading my Bible and praying. My favorite food is tacos.
John Sullivan - 1st Degree Black Belt
My name is John Sullivan and today I am becoming a 1st degree black belt. I train with my fiancé Jordyn Maloney who is a fourth-degree black belt and her mother Donalea Maloney who is a fifth-degree black belt. My nephew Logan is also a purple belt. Outside of the dojo, I enjoy playing golf, spending time with friends and family and going to the gym. I also enjoy fight training within the dojo and have a 1-0 record in amateur kickboxing.
Robert Trent - 1st Degree Black Belt
My name is Robert Trent Jr. I am a 51-year-old father of two amazing children (Izzy and Tyler) and husband to a wonderful wife Kim. Izzy is a first-degree black belt while Tyler is a third-degree black belt and Assistant Instructor. I like to hike and fish when I have time. I am a Senior Project Manager in Environment and Health with and expertise in environmental remedial investigation, design, and construction.
Evelyn Weston - 1st Degree Black Belt
Hi, my name is Evelyn Weston. I am 12 years old and in 7th grade at Pine Grove Middle School. I always make honor roll. Currently, I have a 95 average. I am active in my school Culture Club, and I play the flute and electric bass in my school band. When I finish school, I would like to be a Civil/Architectural Engineer. I started karate in September of 2020 with my sister (Maybe someday she will return to the fold). My favorite kata is Bookset, and I like watching the older students fight. I even motivated my dad to join. He’s now a brown belt! My biggest accomplishment was hitting my personal best run time of 15:06! Outside of karate and school I enjoy helping my church raise money for causes, playing outside, hanging out with my friends, and playing pickleball.
Graduating Black Belt Class of November 2024
