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Crispim BJJ Barra Brothers Belt Promotion – January 2012

January 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Crispim BJJ Barra Brothers in Pleasanton celebrated our Belt Promotion for Kids and Adults on Saturday, January 7th.

Thank you to all of the students and their families who came to the academy to watch those who were awarded their belts and their stripes.  This demonstrates the phenomenal level of support our team gives to each other.   Alexander Crispim says, “I could not be more proud of our entire team for supporting each other and for working as hard as each of you do every day inside and outside of the academy.  We are truly blessed to have such a great group of people together and such a strong team and extended family.”

Many people believe that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is an individual “sport,” but our philosophy is that if the team is strong, then the individuals will reap the rewards.  And this is what we foster at the academy.  We have a team full of people who work with, take care of and support each other and this in turn, makes EVERYONE better.  And because you all bring so much to Crispim BJJ, we see the results in the academy, in tournaments, in MMA fights and in our everyday lives.   Thank you to the team and their families for the incredible support you have given the academy and each other.  We appreciate all of you and we thank you for choosing to train with us and for being a part of our team and family.

We have included some great pictures (see below) of some of the kids getting their new belts and stripes.  And finally, we would also like to personally congratulate those adult team members on their new belts:

Black Belt – Mike Agustin

Brown Belt – Hayden O’Shea

Brown Belt – Rob Mangewala

Brown Belt – Isaiah Velarde

Purple Belt – Oscar Jimenez

Blue Belt – Kevin Osorio

Blue Belt- Tsai Cheung

Blue Belt – Casey Keefe

Blue Belt – Benjamin Agustin

Blue Belt – Nick Claitman

Blue Belt – Neil Goodman

Blue Belt – Jason Burris

Blue Belt – Alex Guerrero

Blue Belt – Dakota Johnson

White Belt with Blue Stripe – Andrew Trevallion

Because some adults could not attend the Belt Promotions yesterday, we are not including their names on the list yet until they actually receive their new belts.

 

 

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Crispim BJJ Kid’s Jiu Jitsu Belt Promotions

March 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Alexander Crispim and Crispim BJJ Barra Brothers in Pleasanton (East Bay) are proud to have had our Kid’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Belt Promotions on February 12th.  Many of our young jiu jitsu practicioners and their families turned out for this celebration and milestone in their journey down the path to learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

The children have worked hard, committed to learning this martial art, shown motivation, dedication and heart in preparing themselves to go to the next level.  Alexander Crispim and the entire Crispim BJJ Barra Brothers team are so very proud of every single one of these children as they were awarded their new belts or their stripes on the way to their next belts.

We have seen the kid’s Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program in Pleasanton grow by leaps and bounds and the skill that these young children have displayed is impressive.  We see teamwork, respect, discipline and passion in the kids both on the mats and off.  These young martial art practitioners are the future of our team and we couldn’t be more proud.

 

 

 

 

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Crispim BJJ Belt Promotion & 1 Year Anniversary

August 3, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Alexander Crispim and Crispim BJJ would like to thank the entire team for the wonderful party on Saturday.  We celebrated our 2nd belt promotion ceremony and our 1 Year Anniversary of the academy.  It was amazing the energy that was at the academy  and without each and every one of you, our team and academy would not be as great as it is.  

Today, we saw many of our adult team members get promoted after a lot of hard work, skill, energy, committment and passion for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.  They are truly role models and important members of our team.   And, we also saw so many kids get their new belts and the excitement in their faces and pride in their walk as their names were called and their new belts were tied around their waists.  This is the next generation of Jiu-Jitsu athletes and we should be very proud of the accomplishments that they have made at such young ages.

We would also like to thank Samuel Braga, three time World Jiu-Jitsu Champion for flying in from Tennessee to be part of our celebration and also for teaching our Sunday morning class.   Also, Diogo Gomes, Black Belt, came and supported our team at the ceremony and party and we are very appreciative for both of their time and support.

We would also like to thank Aash and Carlos who provided the team with an INCREDIBLE BBQ.  I think we went through about 50 pounds of meat that day and everyone absolutely loved it!! 

Finally, thank you to each and every one of you for your committment to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, the Crispim BJJ team, and the academy.  We are truly blessed to be surrounded by so many incredible people who selflessly give their time, ideas, energy and friendship to our team and academy to make it the best possible place to be.  Here is to another year of success, happiness, good health, friendship and great training!!

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Daniel Elias Earns 2010 Reader’s Choice Best Personal Trainer

August 1, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Alexander Crispim and Crispim BJJ are proud to announce that Daniel Elias was awarded the Pleasanton Weekly’s 2010 Reader’s Choice Best Personal Trainer.  The entire team at Crispim BJJ would like to congratulate Daniel on this amazing accomplishment!!

Daniel teaches Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, boxing and fitness at Crispim BJJ in Pleasanton.  Daniel is also available for small group and private training.  For more information on Daniel, please click on this link.

Again, congratulations to Daniel and we are so proud to have you as a huge part of the Crispim BJJ team! 

Also, we had an incredible day yesterday (Saturday) at our belt promotions and 1 year anniversary BBQ.  We will be posting a blog on the event, along with pictures within the next few days.  Congratulations to all team members who were awarded new belts and stripes.  Well deserved!!  And thank you to Samuel Braga, 3x World  Jiu Jitsu Champion,  and Diogo Gomes (Black Belt)  for being part of our celebration.  Samuel Braga will be teaching our Sunday classes today so come to the academy for some great training from this World Champion.

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Crispim BJJ is Having a Party!

July 14, 2010 By Leave a Comment

The Crispim BJJ Team will have its Belt Promotions on Saturday, July 31st.  We will also be celebrating the 1 Year Anniversary of Crispim BJJ with a BBQ, good friends and training partners and a lot of fun.  The Team Picture will be taken that day, and we hope that all BJJ, boxing, fitness and MMA students will be there.

We will not have any classes on this day and the schedule will be:

11:00 am                       Belt Promotions

12:30 pm                       Team Picture

1:00 pm                          BBQ/Potluck

We would like to thank Aash and Carlos for agreeing to help with the BBQ, especially because we always hear about their BBQ skills. :)   I think we are in for a good meal.  Also, please bring your favorite side dish, snack/appetizer or dessert to the BBQ.   Thanks for making this a wonderful year and we look forward to celebrating the new belt promotions and anniversary with the team.

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Crispim BJJ will be at the 1st Wednesday in Pleasanton

June 24, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Crispim BJJ will be at the 1st Wednesday Street Fair in Downtown Pleasanton on Wednesday, July 7th.  Come by our booth and watch some demonstrations, learn about our academy and programs (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Boxing, MMA, and Fitness) and meet our instructors, Alexander Crispim and Daniel Elias.   It will be a lot of fun!!
Also, we will be having our 1st Anniversary and Belt Promotions BBQ Party on Saturday, July 31st at the academy.  As we get closer, we will post more information about the days festivities, but… you can expect great food, lots of friends and family, and a team picture.   We hope everyone will be there.
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Crispim BJJ Barra Brothers Holiday Party & Belt Promotions

December 12, 2009 By 1 Comment

The 1st Annual Holiday Party and Belt Promotions was a huge success!  We would like to congratulate the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu students who were awarded their belts today.   Also, we would like to thank everyone on the team and their families and friends for all of the support that they provide every day.  Thanks again to everyone and Congratulations!

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