THE LPL VISITS ULTIMATE FITNESS ACADEMY IN SAN RAMON

Location: 3120 Crow Canyon Road
San Ramon, California
925-867-3488

Tuesday, October 14th 2008

I had the opportunity to visit several classes at Ultimate Fitness Academy in San Ramon, California. The Proprietor is Barry Anderson,  a Fitness Director and Proprietor of Health and Fitness Plus. Barry, as written in his biography, is an example of  "the academic-athlete" . A Harvard Graduate, McCormick Academic Scholarship winner, Valedictorian, All-State Football Player and a National Grappling Champion, Barry Anderson has the dedication and knowledge to turn his dreams into reality.

Barry has plans to expand his strong position in San Ramon, California with help from a decorated and passionate Head Instructor, Alexander Crispim.

Alexander, a former 5 time Pan-American Jiu-Jitsu Title Holder, National Jiu-Jitsu Title Holder, and Professional Mixed Martial Artist(3-1), has a defeat over Clint Coronel back in November of 2007 on a Strikeforce card. He speaks to THE LPL about his plans to get back in to fighting again. He also speaks to us about how he got into the Jiu-Jitsu world, and how teaching and training effect his life today.

The students that make up the schools' classes are an energetic and dedicated group. As the students arrive, they are greated by all others within eyeshot, an then begin to prepare themselves for class.

The senior students begin with assisting Alexander with the classes as instructors, providing flexiblity and promoting fellowship among students. Of course, many of the students exchanged quick-witted banter with one another, but the main voice heard in this gym was Alexanders'.

Alexander has a genuine passion for his students' development and safety. Although Boxing, Kickboxing, Jiu-Jitsu, and MMA are grueling sports, the Instructors and more experienced students ensure the pace is not too high, and that fun is to be promoted as a large part of the game.

Egos are checked-at-the-door as the family atmosphere allows everyone to train in a comfortable, yet competitive environment.

Listen in as JC speaks with Alexander Crispim, Ultimate Fitness Academy's Head Instructor.

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