Grapplers Quest

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Grapplers Quest
Company typePrivate
Industry Submission 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 submission grappling 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
Up to 6 Years Old
(No-Gi & Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu)		YOUTH
7–9 Years Old
(No-Gi & Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu)		YOUTH
10–12 Years Old
(No-Gi & Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu)		TEENS
13–15 Years Old
(No-Gi & Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu)		TEENS
16–17 Years Old
(No-Gi & Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu)
Lightweight–49.9 lb–59.9 lb–79.9 lb–99.9 lb–119.9 lb
Middleweight50–59.9 lb60–69.9 lb80–89.9 lb100–114.9 lb120–134.9 lb
Cruiserweight60–69.9 lb70–79.9 lb90–99.9 lb115–129.9 lb135–149.9 lb
Heavyweight+70 lb+80 lb+100 lb+130 lb150–169.9 lb
SuperweightN/AN/AN/AN/A+170 lb

Women

NO-GI BEGINNER
Less than 12 Months Training		NO-GI ADVANCED
More than 12 Months Training		BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU WHITE BELTBRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU BLUE BELTBRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU PURPLE, BROWN & BLACK BELT
Class A–119.9 lb–119.9 lb–119.9 lb–119.9 lbN/A
Class B120–139.9 lb120–139.9 lb120–139.9 lb120–139.9 lbN/A
Class C140–159.9 lb140–159.9 lb140–159.9 lb140–159.9 lbN/A
Class D+160 lb+160 lb+160 lb+160 lbN/A
AbsoluteOpenweightOpenweightN/AN/AOpenweight

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
More than 36 Months Training
Bantamweight–129.9 lb–129.9 lb–129.9 lb–129.9 lb
Flyweight130–139 lb130–139 lb130–139 lb130–139 lb
Featherweight140–149 lb140–149 lb140–149 lb140–149 lb
Lightweight150–159 lb150–159 lb150–159 lb150–159 lb
Welterweight160–169 lb160–169 lb160–169 lb160–169 lb
Middleweight170–179 lb170–179 lb170–179 lb170–179 lb
Cruiserweight180–189 lb180–189 lb180–189 lb180–189 lb
Light Heavyweight190–199 lb190–199 lb190–199 lb190–199 lb
Heavyweight200–209 lb200–209 lb200–209 lb200–209 lb
Super+210 lb+210 lb+210 lb+210 lb
AbsoluteOpenweightOpenweightOpenweightOpenweight

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 Fighting 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 Belts
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

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. Archived from the original on December 25, 2016. 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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