Sifu Kiran began training in Instinct Ving Tsun in 2023 under Master Peterson. Kiran started instructing in 2024, when she was presented with her teaching certificate from Master Peterson and Master Li. She reached the rank of black belt in March of 2025. Her current rank is second-degree black belt. She has been granted the position of South Dakota State Director of the Instinct Ving Tsun USA Association, as well as Assistant Director for the Instinct Ving Tsun USA Association.

Sifu Kiran has won three gold medals and one silver medal in forms competitions at Phoenix Wushu Nationals. She also trained with Master Li when he visited Rapid City in 2024.

Kiran is currently pursuing her master’s degree in Materials Engineering at South Dakota Mines, where she is also an assistant coach for track & field and cross country. Before starting with Ving Tsun, Kiran was a runner on the cross country and track teams at the University of Mary. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry in the spring of 2023.