Grapplers Quest
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| Private | |
| Industry | Submission wrestling, Grappling, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Tournament Promotion |
| Founded | 1998 |
| Founder | Brian 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 currently hosts competitions of various division, age, and weight classes.[1][2]
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, BJ Penn, Brandon Vera, and many others.[3][4]
Contents
History
Grapplers Quest, as part of The Grapplers Company, Inc. was originally 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 itself has also branched out to form partnerships with the Ultimate Fighting Championship and the non-profit AutismRadio.org, among others.[2][5][6]
On September 26, 2014, Grapplers Quest postponed all remaining events scheduled for 2014 as part of a restructuring process.[7]
Divisions
The following are a sample of the divisions used by Grapplers Quest divided into their respective weight brackets.[8]
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) |
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| Lightweight | 49.9 lbs. & under | 59.9 lbs. & under | 79.9 lbs. & under | 99.9 lbs. & under | 119.9 lbs. & under |
| Middleweight | 50-59.9 lbs. | 60-69.9 lbs. | 80-89.9 lbs. | 100-114.9 lbs. | 120-134.9 lbs. |
| Cruiserweight | 60-69.9 lbs. | 70-79.9 lbs. | 90-99.9 lbs. | 115-129.9 lbs. | 135-149.9 lbs. |
| Heavyweight | 70 lbs. & over | 80 lbs. & over | 100 lbs. & over | 130 lbs. & over | 150-169.9 lbs. |
| Superweight | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 170 lbs. & over |
Women
| NO-GI BEGINNER (12 months training or Less) |
NO-GI ADVANCED (12 months training or more) |
BJJ WHITE BELT | BLUE BELT | PURPLE/BROWN/ BLACK BELT |
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| Class A | 119.9 lbs. & under | 119.9 lbs. & under | 119.9 lbs. & under | 119.9 lbs. & under | N/A |
| Class B | 120-139.9 lbs. | 120-139.9 lbs. | 120-139.9 lbs. | 120-139.9 lbs. | N/A |
| Class C | 140-159.9 lbs. | 140-159.9 lbs. | 140-159.9 lbs. | 140-159.9 lbs. | N/A |
| Class D | 160 lbs. + | 160 lbs. + | 160 lbs. + | 160 lbs. + | N/A |
| Absolute | Open Weight | Open Weight | N/A | N/A | Open Weight |
Men
| Weight class | NOVICE Less than 9 Months Training No Wrestlers |
BEGINNER 9-18 Months Training |
INTERMEDIATE 18-36 Months Training |
ADVANCED 36+ Months Training |
| Bantam | 129.9 lbs. & below | 129.9 lbs. & below | 129.9 lbs. & below | 129.9 lbs. & below |
| Flyweight | 130-139 lbs. | 130-139 lbs. | 130-139 lbs. | 130-139 lbs. |
| Feather | 140-149 lbs. | 140-149 lbs. | 140-149 lbs. | 140-149 lbs. |
| Light | 150-159 lbs. | 150-159 lbs. | 150-159 lbs. | 150-159 lbs. |
| Welter | 160-169 lbs. | 160-169 lbs. | 160-169 lbs. | 160-169 lbs. |
| Middle | 170-179 lbs. | 170-179 lbs. | 170-179 lbs. | 170-179 lbs. |
| Cruiser | 180-189 lbs. | 180-189 lbs. | 180-189 lbs. | 180-189 lbs. |
| Light-Heavy | 190-199 lbs. | 190-199 lbs. | 190-199 lbs. | 190-199 lbs. |
| Heavy | 200-209 lbs. | 200-209 lbs. | 200-209 lbs. | 200-209 lbs. |
| Super | 210 lbs. + | 210 lbs. + | 210 lbs. + | 210 lbs. + |
| Absolute | Open Weight | Open Weight | Open Weight | Open Weight |
Rules
No-Gi
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.[9][10]
The following is a list of the standard match times for each no-gi division.
| Round time | Divisions |
|---|---|
| 4 Minutes | Children/Teens, Women's Beginner, Men’s Novice & Men’s Beginner |
| 5 Minutes | Men’s Intermediate, Women's Intermediate & Men’s Executive & Masters |
| 6 Minutes | Men’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.[9][11]
The following is a list of the standard match times for each Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu division.
| Round time | Divisions |
|---|---|
| 4 Minutes | Children & teens |
| 5 Minutes | White belts |
| 6 Minutes | Blue belts |
| 7 Minutes | Purple belts |
| 8 Minutes | Brown belt |
| 10 Minutes | Black belts |
Results
Overall Team Results 2011
The following are the team results from 2011 World Series of Grappling, presented by Grapplers Quest.[12]
| Division | 1st (Gold) | 2nd (Silver) | 3rd (Bronze) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team Name | Points | Team Name | Points | Team Name | Points | |
| Overall Combined Team | Carlson Gracie | 270 | Drysdale's JJ | 122 | Cobra Kai | 92 |
| Men's Overall Team | Cobra Kai | 81 | Charles Gracoe | 68 | Drysdales JJ | 61 |
| Woman's Overall Team | Paragon | 25 | Coachella Valley BJJ | 24 | Ralph Gracie | 19 |
| Teen's Overall Team | Carlson Gracie | 90 | Sergio Penna | 27 | Drysdale's JJ | 35 |
| Children's Overall Team | Carlson Gracie | 127 | Drysdale's JJ | 36 | Gracie Humaitá | 34 |
Overall Team Results 2010
The following are the team results from 2010 World Series of Grappling, presented by Grapplers Quest and Revgear.[13]
| Division | 1st (Gold) | 2nd (Silver) | 3rd (Bronze) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team Name | Points | Team Name | Points | Team Name | Points | |
| Overall Combined Team | Team Lloyd Irvin | 367 | Team Jungle Gym | 148 | Renzo Gracie Combat Team | 87 |
| Men's Overall Team | Team Lloyd Irvin | 151 | Renzo Gracie Combat Team | 85 | Team Jungle Gym | 64 |
| Woman's Overall Team | Team Brasa Fifty, ECUBJJ, Team Lloyd Irvin |
24 | Dave Trader BJJ | 19 | Team All Rules | 16 |
| Teen's Overall Team | Team Lloyd Irvin | 103 | Alliance Jiu Jitsu | 48 | Team Jungle Gym | 20 |
| Children's Overall Team | Team Lloyd Irvin | 89 | Team Jungle Gym | 66 | Team Pellegrino | 50 |
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External links
- Grapplersquest.com - Official Grapplers Quest Website
- AutismRadio.org - Non-profit organization that provides support to Autism patients
- Sherdog.com Sherdog search for Grapplers Quest
- Journey to the Grapplers Quest
- Interview with Brian Cimins, Grapplers Quest founder
