Alexander Crispim and the Crispim BJJ Barra Brothers Team is proud to announce that today, Manuel Ruiz was awarded his well deserved purple belt.  Manuel became a student and friend of Crispim’s in 2004 in Dublin and always displayed a tremendous passion and drive.  Although Manuel continued training Muay Thai over the years, he did take a break from Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for several years.  Since Crispim has opened the academy in Pleasanton, Manuel has made his way back to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and has re-joined the Crispim BJJ Barra Brothers Team.  Manuel has trained very hard and has come back to BJJ with an intense energy to compete, progress and learn.  He is truly an example for our academy and we are very proud to have him back on the Crispim BJJ Barra Brothers Team, both in jiu jitsu and in MMA.  Congratulations Manuel!  You deserve this!

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