Two Hands Clapping

Self-defense, Workout, Stress Reducer and End To World Hunger:

Jim — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 05:12:18 +0000

In this crazy,stressing, modern world where we feel the need to be constantly in touch and in tune, there is a part of most of us that senses something lacking. It needn’t be. While we may not be able to just unplug from technology or eliminate all stress every day, for each day that we train we can experience the single greatest feeling – that of saving a life.

At Two Hands Clapping – Knowledge Rocks!, we offer instruction in seated meditation, aikido, the sword and the stick. In a nutshell, you can learn a fantastic martial art, or you can get a great workout, or you can work to get your stress levels way down – while at the same time knowing that someone, somewhere, is now alive because of your efforts.

If you don’t think you can make a difference (both in your own life and in the lives of others), think again!

How is it we are so certain about saving lives? Reducing the stress in your own life is surely guaranteed to help you live longer, live better – and all class fees are donated to the organizations – Oxfam America and Action Against Hunger. Getting fit will save lives – both yours and others. It’s as simple as that.

Jim Redel

Upcoming Classes and Demonstrations …

Jim — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 23:33:36 +0000

Moving Freely is a member-based martial arts club, sharing and practicing seated meditation, aikido, the traditional Japanese wooden sword and the traditional Japanese short staff. This is a ‘working site’ for members, but feel free to poke around, download stuff and watch videos.

To become a member, simply sign up for a class (all students are automatically members).

For more info on any class, simply click on any of the class headings below.

June 13th – Traditional Sword: Shinkage-Ryu Testing Sword

Jim — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 11:00:05 +0000

For both beginning students and returning members …

Click here for a complete description of this class.

1st class on June 13th
Class runs 24 weeks
Class Times: Sunday evenings ( 5:30 – 6:50 )
This class is open to all
Class size is limited to 10 students
Class attendance applies to Traditional Sword ranking
Fee: $130 ($80 for students / military / retired)

To sign up for this class:

Enroll at the end of this post, or
You can try just showing up to the first class. If there is room, new students will be accepted through June.

Week of July 12th – All Levels Aikido: Defending Slashing Strikes

Jim — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 07:00:56 +0000

For both beginning students and returning members …

Click here for a complete description of this class.

Class summary

1st class starts the week of July 12th
Class runs 12 weeks, meets for 2 hours each week
Class times are -
This class is open to all students (beginning through advanced)
Class size is limited to 18 students
Class attendance applies to Aikido ranking
Click here to download the Aikido Student Manual
Class fee is $95 ($55 for students / military / retired / additional family)

To take this class

To guarantee your spot in the class, you can shoot me a quick e-mail me, or
As there is usually plenty of room, you can just show up to the first class (if there is room, students will be accepted through April 14th)

For new students

Park in front of the dojo (the west side)
Arrive no more than 10 minutes early
Changing rooms are available
Medium-weight judo gi is required
We can accept only cash or checks (made out to Jim Redel).
We encourage biking and bikes can be brought into the dojo.