Grapplers Quest
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| Type | Private |
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| Industry | Submission wrestling, Grappling, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Tounament Promotion |
| Founded | 1997 |
| Founder(s) | Brian Cimins |
| Headquarters | Wayne, NJ, United States |
| Website | Grapplersquest.com |
Grapplers Quest is an organization mainly concerned with the promotion of Submission wrestling, Grappling, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu tournaments. Founded in 1997 by Brian Cimins, Grapplers Quest currently hosts competitions of various division, age, and weight class internationally.[1][2]
Grapplers Quest has been host to many high-level competitors in mixed martial arts, such as Matt Hughes, Kenny Florian, Diego Sanchez, Joe Stevenson, and many others.[3][4]
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[edit] 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, with just 298 competitors and 900 spectators in attendance.[5]
Since this time the size of events have grown considerably, many of which are now forced to limit the number of competitors who can register to 1500. The organization itself has also branched out to form partnerships with the Ultimate Fighting Championship and the non-profit AutismRadio.org, among others.[6][7][2]
[edit] Divisions
The following are a sample of the divisions used by Grapplers Quest divided into their respective weight brackets.[8]
[edit] 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 |
[edit] 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 |
[edit] 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 |
[edit] Rules
[edit] 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 |
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| 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 |
[edit] 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 |
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| 4 Minutes | Children & teens |
| 5 Minutes | White belts |
| 6 Minutes | Blue belts |
| 7 Minutes | Purple belts |
| 8 Minutes | Brown belt |
| 10 Minutes | Black belts |
[edit] Prizes
Grapplers Quest awards numerous prizes and championship belts to competitors who win their respective division. The following prizes were instituted in 2009.[12]
| Division | Award |
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| Men's No-Gi Advanced Absolute | $1,000 USD, $250 in Grapplers Quest gear, $1,000 competitor fee sponsorship, and a championship belt |
| Men's No-Gi Intermediate Absolute | $250 USD, $100 in Grapplers Quest Gear, $1,000 Competitor Fee Sponsorship, and a championship belt |
| Men's No-Gi Beginner Absolute | $150 USD, $75 in Grapplers Quest gear, $1,000 Competitor Fee Sponsorship, and a championship belt |
| Men's No-Gi Novice Absolute | $150 USD, $50 in Grapplers Quest gear, $1,000 competitor fee sponsorship, and a championship belt |
| Women's No-Gi Absolute | $250 USD, $100 in Grapplers Quest Gear, $1,000 Competitor Fee Sponsorship, and a championship belt |
| Executive's No-Gi Absolute | $150 USD, $50 in Grapplers Quest gear, $1,000 Competitor Fee Sponsorship, and a championship belt |
| Master's No-Gi Absolute | $150 USD, $50 in Grapplers Quest gear, $1,000 competitor fee sponsorship, and a championship belt |
| Women's No-Gi Absolute | $250 USD, $100 in Grapplers Quest Gear, $1,000 Competitor Fee Sponsorship, and a championship belt |
In addition to the above, custom championship belts are awarded to all men's & women's advanced no-gi divisions, all executive divisions, all masters divisions, all absolute divisions, and all brown & black belt men's BJJ divisions.
[edit] Results
[edit] Overall Team Results 2011
The following are the team results from 2011 World Series of Grappling, presented by Grapplers Quest.[13]
| Division | 1st (Gold) | 2nd (Silver) | 3rd (Bronze) | |||
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| 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 |
[edit] Overall Team Results 2010
The following are the team results from 2010 World Series of Grappling, presented by Grapplers Quest and Revgear.[14]
| Division | 1st (Gold) | 2nd (Silver) | 3rd (Bronze) | |||
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| 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 |
[edit] References
- ^ "Grapplers Quest: 2011 Beast of the East Competitor Photography Part 2". 2011. http://www.mmaindc.com/grapplers-quest-2011-boe-2/. Retrieved July 18th, 2011.
- ^ a b Dann Stupp (Mar 22, 2010). "Grapplers Quest makes return, booked for UFC Fan Expo 2010 on May 28-29". http://mmajunkie.com/news/18403/grapplers-quest-makes-return-booked-for-ufc-fan-expo-2010-on-may-28-29.mma. Retrieved July 18th, 2011.
- ^ Kris Karkoski (May 12, 2009). "UFC Teams Up With Grapplers Quest for Tournament at UFC 100 Fan Expo". http://mmafrenzy.com/10313/ufc-teams-up-with-grapplers-quest-for-tournament-at-ufc-100-fan-expo/. Retrieved July 18th, 2011.
- ^ KJ Gould (May 5th, 2011). "Diego Sanchez Donates Grapplers Quest Purse To Autism Charity". http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2011/5/5/2156157/diego-sanchez-donates-grapplers-quest-purse-to-autism-charity. Retrieved July 18th, 2011.
- ^ "Grapplers Quest". Grapplers Quest Facebook page. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Grapplers-Quest/77561962959?sk=info. Retrieved july 18th, 2011.
- ^ Brian Cimins (February 21, 2011). "UFC® will be hosting a grappling tournament in conjunction with Grapplers Quest at UFC® Fan Expo Toronto 2011". http://www.grapplersquest.com/blogs/briancimins/ufc%C2%AE-will-be-hosting-grappling-tournament-conjunction-grapplers-quest-ufc%C2%AE-fan-exp. Retrieved July 18th, 2011.
- ^ Brian Cimins (June 29, 2011). "Ryan Hall Grapples Autism and Raises Awareness with a Seminar - The Unspoken Voice of Autism by Gregory Shuryn". http://www.grapplersquest.com/blogs/briancimins/ryan-hall-grapples-autism-and-raises-awareness-seminar-unspoken-voice-autism-grego. Retrieved July 18th, 2011.
- ^ Brian Cimins (December 28, 2009). "Available Divisions for Grapplers Quest by Age, Weight, Style and Skill Levels". Grapplers Quest. http://www.grapplersquest.com/blogs/briancimins/available-divisions-grapplers-quest-age-weight-style-and-skill-levels. Retrieved July 19th, 2011.
- ^ a b "OFFICIAL RULES & REGULATIONS". Grapplers Quest. September 7, 2010. http://www.grapplersquest.com/event-rules. Retrieved July 19th, 2011.
- ^ "Rules". International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation. http://www.ibjjf.org/rules.htm. Retrieved July 19th, 2011.
- ^ Ivan Trindade (September 25, 2009). "The rules of ADCC 2009". GRACIEMAG. http://graciemagbarcelona2009.wordpress.com/2009/09/25/the-rules-of-adcc-2009/. Retrieved July 19th, 2011.
- ^ "PRIZES, DIVISIONS & FEATURES". Grapplers Quest. September 15, 2009. http://www.grapplersquest.com/promos/prizes-divisions-features. Retrieved July 15th, 2011.
- ^ Brian Cimins (December 7, 2011). "Overall Team Results from 2011 Grapplers Quest World Series - Las Vegas, Nevada - November 9, 2011". Grapplers Quest. http://www.grapplersquest.com/events/results/overall-team-results-2011-grapplers-quest-world-series-las-vegas-nevada-november-9-20. Retrieved January 24th, 2012.
- ^ Brian Cimins (December 7, 2010). "Team Results from 2010 World Series of Grappling Presented by Grapplers Quest and Revgear". Grapplers Quest. http://www.grapplersquest.com/events/results/team-results-2010-world-series-grappling-presented-grapplers-quest-and-revgear. Retrieved July 19th, 2011.
[edit] 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
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