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Book a Video Chat Class (Zoom Coaching)
Real-time corrections: posture, breath, structure, power mechanics
Train live from anywhere with real-time coaching in Tai Chi, Qi Gong/Nei Gong, and Lung Ying fundamentals. Sessions are tailored to your body, goals, and experience—serious training in a supportive environment.
Book your session below to receive confirmation and Zoom details.
Beyond a Class: Inherit the Lineage
You are standing at the threshold. When you book a session with Kindred Fist, you are not simply signing up for a 60-minute workout—you are stepping into a centuries-old tradition.
The Hakka martial arts we practice have not been watered down for the modern commercial gym. Whether you are seeking the internal healing of Tai Chi or the explosive, battle-tested reality of Lung Ying, these systems have been forged through centuries of survival in Southern China.
Although we do not care about your current physical condition; we also care about your dedication. Sifu Alfred will meet you exactly where you are, but he will not lower the standard.
Empty your cup. Choose your path below, secure your time on the training floor, and prepare to inherit the lineage.
Choose Your Session
- 30-min Video Coaching (best for check-ins and corrections)
- 60-min Video Coaching (best for deeper work + progressions)
- Tai Chi / Qi Gong Foundations (internal-first: sung, breath, alignment)
- Lung Ying Fundamentals (external-to-internal: stance, structure, ging)
- Optional: Partner Drill Consultation (if students train with a partner)
What we work on
Your Specific Needs
- Alignment & posture (joint-respectful corrections)
- Breath timing and regulation under effort
- Rooting, balance, stepping, and structure
- Sensitivity / listening skill (Tai Chi)
- Short power mechanics and connection (Lung Ying)
- Training plan: what to practice between sessions
- “In keeping with our traditional roots, we do not use belt rankings—progress is measured through personal growth, skill, and earned capability.”
How it works
Worry Free Steps
- Choose your session length and focus
- Pick a time that fits your schedule
- You’ll receive confirmation + Zoom details
- Train live, get corrections, leave with a practice plan
What you need:
- Phone/laptop + Zoom
- Space ~6x6 feet
- Comfortable clothing, water
- Optional: a chair, light bands, short stick/pole
“Not ready to book yet? Start with the free Starter Kit.”
Digital Kwoon Regulations & Class Etiquette
Discipline begins before the first technique is ever thrown. To maintain the highest standard of instruction and respect for Sifu Alfred’s time, the following regulations apply to all Kindred Fist training sessions across all platforms, including: Dragon Kung Fu (Lung Ying), Tai Chi & Qi Gong, Weapons Training, and Self-Defense.
By booking a class, you agree to adhere to these rules
1. The Free Introductory Class (30 Minutes)
- Purpose: This is a one-time introductory session strictly for first-time students to experience the Kindred Fist method.
- Structure: This is an open-door session, meaning it is not private and may have several viewers/students on the floor at the same time.
- Limitation: This class cannot be booked or used as a recurring training session by any student after their initial, one-time use.
2. Paid 30-Minute Video Classes
- Punctuality: Time is our most valuable asset. There is a strict 5-minute grace period for all 30-minute paid sessions.
- No-Show Policy: If a student does not arrive on the digital floor within 10 minutes of the start time, the doors will be locked, the Zoom session will be closed, and the class will be forfeited.
3. One-Hour Group Classes
- Class Size: To ensure the Sifu can monitor and correct everyone’s structure properly, all standard 1-hour group classes are capped at a maximum of 15 students.
- Minimum Requirement: A group class requires a minimum of 3 students to run.
4. Private Group Classes (Closed-Door)
- Exclusivity: Private group classes are strictly limited to the official members of that specific group.
- Guests: No outsiders are permitted to join a private group session unless they are explicitly invited by a current member AND the invitation is approved by all other members of that group prior to the class.
5. One-Hour Private Video Classes (1-on-1)
- Focus: These sessions are exclusively dedicated to the student who booked the class (or the specific individual it was booked for).
- Assistants: A student is permitted to have an assistant in the room with them to help adjust the camera, hold equipment, or manage space. However, that assistant cannot take part in the actual physical training session. Sifu’s focus remains 100% on the enrolled student.
6. Special Session Formats
- The Internal Tune-Up: This 30-minute structural review session is flexible; it can be booked as either a single-person private session or a group session, depending on your needs.
- The Tea Table (Open Floor Review): This 30-minute conversational and review class is strictly reserved as a private session for individuals or established private groups. It is not open to public drop-ins.
Get The FAQ on Video Classes
- Do I need experience? (No—beginner-friendly)
- What style of training is it? (traditional method, practical results, supportive culture)
- Can this work for mobility/stiffness? (scaled intensity, alignment first)
- Do you offer programs between sessions? (yes: drills + course modules)
- What if I need to reschedule? (state your policy)
- Is this private or group? (explain)
- Do I need equipment? (not required)
Upcoming Classes and Events
service descriptions
First-Time Intro (Zoom) — 30 min
First-Time Intro (Zoom) — 30 min
First-Time Intro (Zoom) — 30 min
A welcoming first session to assess goals, posture, breathing, and experience. You’ll leave with a clear starting plan and recommended next steps (private coaching, group class, and/or online course path).
Private Coaching (Zoom) — 30 min
First-Time Intro (Zoom) — 30 min
First-Time Intro (Zoom) — 30 min
Focused coaching and real-time corrections. Best for refining one skill: alignment, breath timing, rooting, stepping, structure, or power mechanics.
Private Coaching (Zoom) — 60 min
First-Time Intro (Zoom) — 30 min
Private Coaching (Zoom) — 60 min
Deep coaching session with layered corrections and progressions. Best for skill-building plus a clear weekly practice plan.
Group Class (Zoom) — 60 min
Qi Gong / Nei Gong Private (Zoom) — 30 min
Private Coaching (Zoom) — 60 min
Train with the Kindred Fist community. Includes warm-up, fundamentals, a focused drill, and a closing breath/recovery practice. Intensity is scalable.
Tai Chi Private (Zoom) — 30 min
Qi Gong / Nei Gong Private (Zoom) — 30 min
Qi Gong / Nei Gong Private (Zoom) — 30 min
Alignment, sung (鬆), stepping, sensitivity, and practical structure. Ideal for students who want calm skill that holds under pressure.
Qi Gong / Nei Gong Private (Zoom) — 30 min
Qi Gong / Nei Gong Private (Zoom) — 30 min
Qi Gong / Nei Gong Private (Zoom) — 30 min
Breath method, regulation under effort, recovery, and internal connection. Ideal for building the foundation that supports martial function.
Lung Ying Fundamentals Private Coaching (Zoom) — 30 min
Lung Ying Fundamentals Private Coaching (Zoom) — 30 min
Lung Ying Fundamentals Private Coaching (Zoom) — 30 min
Stance, structure, short power mechanics, and Sup Luk Dung checkpoints—trained with traditional principles and clear progressions.
Lung Ying Combat Principles (Zoom) — 60 min
Lung Ying Fundamentals Private Coaching (Zoom) — 30 min
Lung Ying Fundamentals Private Coaching (Zoom) — 30 min
Distance, entry, timing, bridging and clinch principles, and training methods that translate. We focus on structure-first, safe pressure, and functional outcomes.
Partner Drill Consultation (2 people on Zoom) — 60 min
Lung Ying Fundamentals Private Coaching (Zoom) — 30 min
Partner Drill Consultation (2 people on Zoom) — 60 min
For training partners who want coaching on drill selection, safety, timing, roles, and progression. Bring your questions and we’ll build a clean training plan you can repeat.
Ongoing in Person Classes
Intro Tai Chi Classes
9:00 am
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11:00 am
Buddhist Center at - 130 Rabbit Road Santa Fe, NM 87508
Event Details
Intro Tai Chi Classes
We invite you to join us for the open house Tai Chi and Qi Gong classes. The first session will be from 9 am to 11 am, and the second will b...
9:00 am
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11:00 am
Buddhist Center at - 130 Rabbit Road Santa Fe, NM 87508
Intro Tai Chi Classes
12:00 pm
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2:00 pm
Buddhist Center at - 130 Rabbit Road Santa Fe, NM 87508
Event Details
Intro Tai Chi Classes
We invite you to join us for the open house Tai Chi and Qi Gong classes. The first session will be from 12 pm to 2 pm, Saturdays
12:00 pm
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2:00 pm
Buddhist Center at - 130 Rabbit Road Santa Fe, NM 87508
In Person Personal Training
Hands on Coaching for Individual Or Groups
If you’re local, in-person training is available for individuals and groups within a comfortable travel distance of Sifu Linton Alfred. Use the contact form below for further inquiries.
Your time to grow is always just in front of you
"Discipline is the only bridge between intention and true mastery. The lineage is waiting, but you must take the first step. Review our training schedule, find your time, and commit to the floor."
The Reality of Online Training:
A Student’s Commitment
To the Dedicated Student:
My personal journey in Lung Ying Kuen (Dragon Shape Fist) was forged through hands-on experience. My teachers were physically present to adjust my stance, test my root, and provide the physical pressure necessary to truly understand Mor Kiao (rubbing bridges) and explosive power. Traditional martial arts were never designed to be learned from a book or through a digital portal.
By stepping into this online Kwoon, you must understand and accept the fundamental limitations of this format, and the heightened responsibility it places on your shoulders.
Points of Consideration
1. The Limitation of the Screen
3. The Necessity of Communication
1. The Limitation of the Screen
Through a screen, I can see your alignment, but I cannot feel your energy, your tension, or your root. Because this hands-on feedback is missing, my ability to correct you is limited to what the camera captures. You must become your own harshest critic.
2. The Burden of Responsibility
3. The Necessity of Communication
1. The Limitation of the Screen
In a physical school, the energy of the room carries you through a hard workout. In your living room or garage, you are entirely alone. If you do not approach your practice with the highest level of self-respect, discipline, and strict adherence to the principles we discuss, your progress will stagnate, and you will eventually quit.
3. The Necessity of Communication
3. The Necessity of Communication
3. The Necessity of Communication
If you do not check in with me frequently, submit your video evaluations, and ask questions, it becomes impossible for me to gauge your true progress. For a traditional teacher, this is the greatest challenge of the digital age. Do not hide in the background. Communicate your struggles and your breakthroughs.
4. The In-Person Imperative
Student Acknowledgment & Oath of Practice
3. The Necessity of Communication
While this platform provides the blueprint, it cannot replace the physical touch of a teacher. If and when it is possible, you are strongly expected and encouraged to make the effort to meet with me in person for hands-on corrections, workshops, or private physical evaluations.
5. Find Your Iron
Student Acknowledgment & Oath of Practice
Student Acknowledgment & Oath of Practice
“Iron sharpens iron.” You are highly encouraged to connect with other martial artists or fellow online students in your local area. Find a trusted training partner. You need someone to cross bridges with, to test your structure, and to encourage you when your solo training feels heavy.
Student Acknowledgment & Oath of Practice
Student Acknowledgment & Oath of Practice
Student Acknowledgment & Oath of Practice
I have read and understood the realities of training a traditional martial art through an online portal. I accept that my progress is entirely dependent on my own discipline, self-awareness, and willingness to communicate with my instructor. I understand the physical limitations of my teacher in this medium, and I commit to seeking out hands-on correction and local training partners to supplement my digital education.
F A Q - Getting Started & Eligibility
Please reach us at kindredfist@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Not at all. Our curriculum is structured to guide absolute beginners from their very first stance all the way to advanced mastery. For experienced martial artists coming from other styles, our detailed breakdowns of structural mechanics and internal power will profoundly deepen your existing knowledge.
Am I too old or out of shape to begin training? You are never too old to begin cultivating your health and structure. Traditional Chinese martial arts were designed for lifelong practice. If you are looking for gentle, restorative movement, our Tai Chi and Qi Gong tracks are perfect for building balance, flexibility, and healing injuries. If you are looking for rigorous physical conditioning, our Lung Ying (Dragon Fist) track will safely build your strength and endurance over time.
Think of them as the complete spectrum of Yin and Yang.
- Lung Ying (Southern Dragon Fist) is our "External" combative track. It focuses on devastating close-quarter strikes, explosive shock-power, and reality-based self-defense.
- Tai Chi is our "Internal" martial art. It is a slow, flowing moving meditation that focuses on yielding, structural balance, and profound stress relief.
- Qi Gong is our "Energy" track. It is a system of coordinated breathing and posture used specifically for health, vitality, and internal healing.
Yes. In fact, we highly encourage it. In traditional Kung Fu, true mastery requires the balance of hard and soft. Practicing Qi Gong and Tai Chi will actively improve the internal power and breath control required for your Lung Ying combat techniques.
Distance is no longer a barrier to authentic training. Our online academy features high-definition, multi-angle video lessons that break down every technique frame-by-frame. Unlike just watching random videos on the internet, our courses are highly structured. You will learn the exact same curriculum, in the exact same order, as you would in a physical Kwoon.
How much physical space do I need to train at home? Because Lung Ying, Tai Chi, and Hakka martial arts are rooted in close-quarter mechanics, you do not need a massive gymnasium. A clear 6x6 foot space in your living room, garage, or backyard is more than enough room to master your stances, forms, and breath-work.
No heavy bags or expensive gear are required to begin. All you need is comfortable, loose-fitting clothing, flat-soled shoes (or bare feet), and a computer, tablet, or smartphone to stream the lessons and record your video assignments.
We do not let our students train in the dark. Throughout the curriculum, you are required to submit Video Assignments demonstrating the forms and mechanics you have learned. Sifu Alfred personally reviews these submissions to ensure your structure is correct before unlocking the next level of your training.
Yes. For students who want to rapidly accelerate their progress or refine their technique under direct supervision, Sifu Alfred offers private, 1-on-1 online coaching sessions. We also offer interactive group classes so you can train live with the rest of the Kindred Fist community.
In traditional Chinese martial arts, we do not use the modern colored belt system. Progression is measured through the mastery of specific forms, the development of internal power, and the cultivation of Wu De (martial morality). Your journey is a lifelong pursuit of personal excellence, not a race for a piece of fabric.
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