Grapplers Quest

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Grapplers Quest
Company typePrivate
Industry Submission wrestling, Grappling, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Tournament Promotion
Founded1998
FounderBrian Cimins
Headquarters
Wayne, NJ
,
United States
Website Grapplersquest.com

Grapplers Quest is an organization mainly concerned with the promotion of Grappling (submission wrestling) and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournaments. Founded in 1998 by Brian Cimins, Grapplers Quest hosts competitions of various division, age, and weight classes. [1] [2]

Contents

Grapplers Quest has been host to many high-level competitors in mixed martial arts, such as Matt Hughes, Frankie Edgar, Ben Henderson, Kenny Florian, Diego Sanchez, Joe Stevenson, B.J. Penn, and Brandon Vera. [3] [4]

History

Grapplers Quest, as part of the Grapplers Company, Inc., was founded by Brian Cimins for his Senior Marketing and Public Relations Thesis at the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey in 1996. The first Grapplers Quest was held on April 24, 1999 at Montclair High School in Montclair, New Jersey.

The organization has also branched out to form partnerships with the Ultimate Fighting Championship and the non-profit AutismRadio.org, among others. [2] [5] [6]

Divisions

The following is a sample of the divisions used by Grapplers Quest divided into their respective weight brackets. [7]

Youth

YOUTH
6 years and under
(No-Gi and BJJ)		YOUTH
7-9 yrs. old
(No-Gi and BJJ)		YOUTH
10-12 yrs. old
(No-Gi and BJJ)		TEENS
13-15 yrs. old
(No-Gi and BJJ)		TEENS
16-17 yrs. old
(No-Gi and BJJ)
Lightweight49.9 lbs. & under59.9 lbs. & under79.9 lbs. & under99.9 lbs. & under119.9 lbs. & under
Middleweight50-59.9 lbs.60-69.9 lbs.80-89.9 lbs.100-114.9 lbs.120-134.9 lbs.
Cruiserweight60-69.9 lbs.70-79.9 lbs.90-99.9 lbs.115-129.9 lbs.135-149.9 lbs.
Heavyweight70 lbs. & over80 lbs. & over100 lbs. & over130 lbs. & over150-169.9 lbs.
SuperweightN/AN/AN/AN/A170 lbs. & over

Women

NO-GI BEGINNER
(12 months training or Less)		NO-GI ADVANCED
(12 months training or more)		BJJ WHITE BELTBLUE BELTPURPLE/BROWN/
BLACK BELT
Class A119.9 lbs. & under119.9 lbs. & under119.9 lbs. & under119.9 lbs. & underN/A
Class B120-139.9 lbs.120-139.9 lbs.120-139.9 lbs.120-139.9 lbs.N/A
Class C140-159.9 lbs.140-159.9 lbs.140-159.9 lbs.140-159.9 lbs.N/A
Class D160 lbs. +160 lbs. +160 lbs. +160 lbs. +N/A
AbsoluteOpen WeightOpen WeightN/AN/AOpen Weight

Men

Men's No-Gi
Weight classNOVICE
Less than 9 Months Training
No Wrestlers		BEGINNER
9-18 Months Training		INTERMEDIATE
18-36 Months Training		ADVANCED
36+ Months Training
Bantam129.9 lbs. & below129.9 lbs. & below129.9 lbs. & below129.9 lbs. & below
Flyweight130-139 lbs.130-139 lbs.130-139 lbs.130-139 lbs.
Feather140-149 lbs.140-149 lbs.140-149 lbs.140-149 lbs.
Light150-159 lbs.150-159 lbs.150-159 lbs.150-159 lbs.
Welter160-169 lbs.160-169 lbs.160-169 lbs.160-169 lbs.
Middle170-179 lbs.170-179 lbs.170-179 lbs.170-179 lbs.
Cruiser180-189 lbs.180-189 lbs.180-189 lbs.180-189 lbs.
Light-Heavy190-199 lbs.190-199 lbs.190-199 lbs.190-199 lbs.
Heavy200-209 lbs.200-209 lbs.200-209 lbs.200-209 lbs.
Super210 lbs. +210 lbs. +210 lbs. +210 lbs. +
AbsoluteOpen WeightOpen WeightOpen WeightOpen Weight

Rules

No-Gi

Example of No-Gi grappling competition Clinching getting the back.jpg
Example of No-Gi grappling competition

Grapplers Quest uses a scoring system similar to that used by the ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship. Unlike the ADCC however, there is a use of advantage points to determine the winner of a match rather than force a judges' decision. Also unlike the ADCC, Grapplers Quest restricts the use of certain leg lock techniques to particular divisions. [8] [9]

The following is a list of the standard match times for each no-gi division.

Round timeDivisions
4 MinutesChildren/Teens, Women's Beginner, Men’s Novice & Men’s Beginner
5 MinutesMen’s Intermediate, Women's Intermediate & Men’s Executive & Masters
6 MinutesMen’s/Women’s Advanced

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Grapplers Quest uses a simplified version of the IBJJF scoring system for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu matches, though one which still retains the use of subjective advantage points. Similarly to the no-gi divisions, there is a restriction of certain leg lock techniques to differing divisions. [8] [10]

Example of practitioners in Gi BJJ Competition Andrea Galvao.jpg
Example of practitioners in Gi BJJ Competition

The following is a list of the standard match times for each Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu division.

Round timeDivisions
4 MinutesChildren & teens
5 MinutesWhite belts
6 MinutesBlue belts
7 MinutesPurple belts
8 MinutesBrown belt
10 MinutesBlack belts

Results

Overall Team Results 2011

The following are the team results from 2011 World Series of Grappling, presented by Grapplers Quest. [11]

Division1st (Gold)2nd (Silver)3rd (Bronze)
Team NamePointsTeam NamePointsTeam NamePoints
Overall Combined Team Carlson Gracie 270Drysdale's JJ122Cobra Kai92
Men's Overall TeamCobra Kai81Charles Gracie68Drysdales JJ61
Woman's Overall TeamParagon25Coachella Valley BJJ24 Ralph Gracie 19
Teen's Overall Team Carlson Gracie 90Sergio Penna27Drysdale's JJ35
Children's Overall Team Carlson Gracie 127Drysdale's JJ36Gracie Humaitá34

Overall Team Results 2010

The following are the team results from 2010 World Series of Grappling, presented by Grapplers Quest and Revgear. [12]

Division1st (Gold)2nd (Silver)3rd (Bronze)
Team NamePointsTeam NamePointsTeam NamePoints
Overall Combined Team Team Lloyd Irvin 367Team Jungle Gym148 Renzo Gracie Combat Team 87
Men's Overall Team Team Lloyd Irvin 151 Renzo Gracie Combat Team 85Team Jungle Gym64
Woman's Overall TeamTeam Brasa Fifty, ECUBJJ,
Team Lloyd Irvin 		24Dave Trader BJJ19Team All Rules16
Teen's Overall Team Team Lloyd Irvin 103 Alliance Jiu Jitsu 48Team Jungle Gym20
Children's Overall Team Team Lloyd Irvin 89Team Jungle Gym66 Team Pellegrino 50

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References

  1. ↑ "Grapplers Quest: 2011 Beast of the East Competitor Photography Part 2". 2011. Archived from the original on March 27, 2012. Retrieved July 18, 2011.
  2. 1 2 Dann Stupp (Mar 22, 2010). "Grapplers Quest makes return, booked for UFC Fan Expo 2010 on May 28-29" . Retrieved July 18, 2011.
  3. ↑ Kris Karkoski (May 12, 2009). "UFC Teams Up With Grapplers Quest for Tournament at UFC 100 Fan Expo" . Retrieved July 18, 2011.
  4. ↑ KJ Gould (May 5, 2011). "Diego Sanchez Donates Grapplers Quest Purse To Autism Charity" . Retrieved July 18, 2011.
  5. ↑ Brian Cimins (February 21, 2011). "UFC® will be hosting a grappling tournament in conjunction with Grapplers Quest at UFC® Fan Expo Toronto 2011" . Retrieved July 18, 2011.
  6. ↑ Brian Cimins (June 29, 2011). "Ryan Hall Grapples Autism and Raises Awareness with a Seminar - The Unspoken Voice of Autism". Archived from the original on July 4, 2011. Retrieved July 18, 2011.
  7. ↑ Brian Cimins (December 28, 2009). "Available Divisions for Grapplers Quest by Age, Weight, Style and Skill Levels". Grapplers Quest. Retrieved July 19, 2011.
  8. 1 2 "OFFICIAL RULES & REGULATIONS". Grapplers Quest. September 7, 2010. Retrieved July 19, 2011.
  9. ↑ "Rules". International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation. Archived from the original on July 18, 2011. Retrieved July 19, 2011.
  10. ↑ Ivan Trindade (September 25, 2009). "The rules of ADCC 2009". GRACIEMAG. Archived from the original on October 8, 2011. Retrieved July 19, 2011.
  11. ↑ Brian Cimins (December 7, 2011). "Overall Team Results from 2011 Grapplers Quest World Series - Las Vegas, Nevada - November 9, 2011". Grapplers Quest. Retrieved January 24, 2012.
  12. ↑ Brian Cimins (December 7, 2010). "Team Results from 2010 World Series of Grappling Presented by Grapplers Quest and Revgear". Grapplers Quest. Retrieved July 19, 2011.
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