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]
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Submission grappling and Brazilian jiu-jitsu tournament promotion |
| Founded | 1998 |
| Founder | Brian Cimins |
| Headquarters | , |
| Website | grapplersquest.com |
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
editGrapplers 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
editThe following is a sample of the divisions used by Grapplers Quest divided into their respective weight brackets.[7]
Youth
edit| 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 |
| Middleweight | 50–59.9 lb | 60–69.9 lb | 80–89.9 lb | 100–114.9 lb | 120–134.9 lb |
| Cruiserweight | 60–69.9 lb | 70–79.9 lb | 90–99.9 lb | 115–129.9 lb | 135–149.9 lb |
| Heavyweight | +70 lb | +80 lb | +100 lb | +130 lb | 150–169.9 lb |
| Superweight | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | +170 lb |
Women
edit| NO-GI BEGINNER Less than 12 Months Training |
NO-GI ADVANCED More than 12 Months Training |
BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU WHITE BELT | BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU BLUE BELT | BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU PURPLE, BROWN & BLACK BELT | |
| Class A | –119.9 lb | –119.9 lb | –119.9 lb | –119.9 lb | N/A |
| Class B | 120–139.9 lb | 120–139.9 lb | 120–139.9 lb | 120–139.9 lb | N/A |
| Class C | 140–159.9 lb | 140–159.9 lb | 140–159.9 lb | 140–159.9 lb | N/A |
| Class D | +160 lb | +160 lb | +160 lb | +160 lb | N/A |
| Absolute | Openweight | Openweight | N/A | N/A | Openweight |
Men
edit| Weight class | NOVICE 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 |
| Flyweight | 130–139 lb | 130–139 lb | 130–139 lb | 130–139 lb |
| Featherweight | 140–149 lb | 140–149 lb | 140–149 lb | 140–149 lb |
| Lightweight | 150–159 lb | 150–159 lb | 150–159 lb | 150–159 lb |
| Welterweight | 160–169 lb | 160–169 lb | 160–169 lb | 160–169 lb |
| Middleweight | 170–179 lb | 170–179 lb | 170–179 lb | 170–179 lb |
| Cruiserweight | 180–189 lb | 180–189 lb | 180–189 lb | 180–189 lb |
| Light Heavyweight | 190–199 lb | 190–199 lb | 190–199 lb | 190–199 lb |
| Heavyweight | 200–209 lb | 200–209 lb | 200–209 lb | 200–209 lb |
| Super | +210 lb | +210 lb | +210 lb | +210 lb |
| Absolute | Openweight | Openweight | Openweight | Openweight |
Rules
editNo-Gi
editGrapplers 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 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
editGrapplers 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]
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 Belts |
| 10 Minutes | Black Belts |
Results
editOverall Team Results 2011
editThe following are the team results from 2011 World Series of Grappling, presented by Grapplers Quest.[11]
| 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 Gracie | 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
editThe following are the team results from 2010 World Series of Grappling, presented by Grapplers Quest and Revgear.[12]
| 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 |
References
edit- ^ "Grapplers Quest: 2011 Beast of the East Competitor Photography Part 2". 2011. Archived from the original on March 27, 2012. Retrieved July 18, 2011.
- ^ a b Dann Stupp (Mar 22, 2010). "Grapplers Quest makes return, booked for UFC Fan Expo 2010 on May 28-29". Retrieved July 18, 2011.
- ^ Kris Karkoski (May 12, 2009). "UFC Teams Up With Grapplers Quest for Tournament at UFC 100 Fan Expo". Retrieved July 18, 2011.
- ^ KJ Gould (May 5, 2011). "Diego Sanchez Donates Grapplers Quest Purse To Autism Charity". Retrieved July 18, 2011.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Brian Cimins (December 28, 2009). "Available Divisions for Grapplers Quest by Age, Weight, Style and Skill Levels". Grapplers Quest. Retrieved July 19, 2011.
- ^ a b "OFFICIAL RULES & REGULATIONS". Grapplers Quest. September 7, 2010. Archived from the original on December 25, 2016. Retrieved July 19, 2011.
- ^ "Rules". International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation. Archived from the original on July 18, 2011. Retrieved July 19, 2011.
- ^ Ivan Trindade (September 25, 2009). "The rules of ADCC 2009". GRACIEMAG. Archived from the original on October 8, 2011. Retrieved July 19, 2011.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
External links
edit- Grapplersquest.com Archived 2015-05-06 at the Wayback Machine - 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 Archived 2011-10-01 at the Wayback Machine