Grapplers Quest
Encyclopedia
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.
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.
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.
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.
. Unlike the ADCC however, there is a use of advantage points to determine the winner of a match rather then force a judges' decision. Also unlike the ADCC, Grapplers Quest restricts the use of certain leg lock techniques to particular divisions.
The following is a list of the standard match times for each no-gi division.
The following is a list of the standard match times for each Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu division.
s and championship belt
s to competitors who win their respective division. The following prizes were instituted in 2009.
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.
Category:Grappling
Submission wrestling
Submission wrestling or Combat wrestling in Japan, is a formula of competition and a general term describing the aspect of martial arts and combat sports that focus on clinch and ground fighting with the aim of obtaining a submission using submission holds...
, Grappling
Grappling
Grappling refers to techniques, maneuvers, and counters applied to an opponent in order to gain a physical advantage, such as improving relative position, escaping, submitting, or injury to the opponent. Grappling is a general term that covers techniques used in many disciplines, styles and martial...
, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu tournaments. Founded in 1997 by Brian Cimins, Grapplers Quest currently hosts competitions of various division, age, and weight class internationally.
Grapplers Quest has been host to many high-level competitors in mixed martial arts
Mixed martial arts
Mixed Martial Arts is a full contact combat sport that allows the use of both striking and grappling techniques, both standing and on the ground, including boxing, wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, muay Thai, kickboxing, karate, judo and other styles. The roots of modern mixed martial arts can be...
, such as Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes (fighter)
Matthew Allen Hughes is an American mixed martial artist, UFC Hall of Famer, and former two-time UFC Welterweight Champion. Hughes put together two separate six-fight winning streaks in the UFC, won the welterweight title on two occasions, defended the belt a record seven times, and holds the...
, Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian
Kenneth Alan Florian is a Peruvian-American mixed martial artist who competes as a featherweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He has a background in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai, and is known for his cerebral approach to the sport based on his meticulous game plans and...
, Diego Sanchez
Diego Sánchez
Diego J. Sanchez is an American mixed martial artist of Mexican descent, with a background in wrestling and Gaidojutsu, system of submission wrestling developed by his longtime trainer Greg Jackson...
, Joe Stevenson
Joe Stevenson
Joseph Christopher Stevenson is an American mixed martial artist fighting out of Las Vegas, Nevada. Competing as a welterweight, he won The Ultimate Fighter 2 welterweight tournament. Stevenson fought most of his UFC career as a lightweight, and made his featherweight debut at UFC Live: Kongo vs....
, and many others.
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 JerseyNew Jersey
New Jersey is a state in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. , its population was 8,791,894. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York, on the southeast and south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Pennsylvania and on the southwest by Delaware...
in 1996. The first Grapplers Quest was held on April 24, 1999 at Montclair High School
Montclair High School
Montclair High School is a comprehensive four-year public high school located in Montclair, in Essex County, New Jersey, United States, operating as part of the Montclair Public Schools...
in Montclair, New Jersey
Montclair, New Jersey
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 38,977 people, 15,020 households, and 9,687 families residing in the township. The population density was 6,183.6 people per square mile . There were 15,531 housing units at an average density of 2,464.0 per square mile...
, with just 298 competitors and 900 spectators in attendance.
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
Ultimate Fighting Championship
The Ultimate Fighting Championship is the largest mixed martial arts promotion company in the world that hosts most of the top-ranked fighters in the sport...
and the non-profit AutismRadio.org, among others.
Divisions
The following are a sample of the divisions used by Grapplers Quest divided into their respective weight brackets.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) |
|
| 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 |
|
| 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 |
No-Gi
Grapplers Quest uses a scoring system similar to that used by the ADCC Submission Wrestling World ChampionshipADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship
The ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship is a competition involving professional athletes who have been successful at the highest levels of jiu-jitsu, wrestling, judo, sambo, shooto and mixed martial arts...
. Unlike the ADCC however, there is a use of advantage points to determine the winner of a match rather then force a judges' decision. Also unlike the ADCC, Grapplers Quest restricts the use of certain leg lock techniques to particular divisions.
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.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 |
Prizes
Grapplers Quest awards numerous prizePrize
A prize is an award to be given to a person or a group of people to recognise and reward actions or achievements. Official prizes often involve monetary rewards as well as the fame that comes with them...
s and championship belt
Championship belt
A championship belt is a large, extravagantly designed belt used primarily in combat sports such as boxing, mixed martial arts and professional wrestling to signify the champions of the promotion or company, much like a cup or trophy in other sports...
s to competitors who win their respective division. The following prizes were instituted in 2009.
| Division | Award |
|---|---|
| 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.
Results
The following are the team results from 2010 World Series of Grappling, presented by Grapplers Quest and Revgear.| Division | 1st (Gold) | 2nd (Silver) | 3rd (Bronze) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team Name | Points | Team Name | Points | Team Name | Points | |
| Overall Combined Team | Team Lloyd Irvin Team Lloyd Irvin Team Lloyd Irvin is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu organization in the Mid-Atlantic States of the U.S. Their most famous team members include UFC Bantamweight Champion Dominick Cruz, UFC fighters Brandon Vera, Phil Davis, and Kris McCray, WEC fighter Muhsin Corbbrey, UWC Champion Mike Easton, grapplers Mike... |
367 | Team Jungle Gym | 148 | Renzo Gracie Combat Team | 87 |
| Men's Overall Team | Team Lloyd Irvin Team Lloyd Irvin Team Lloyd Irvin is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu organization in the Mid-Atlantic States of the U.S. Their most famous team members include UFC Bantamweight Champion Dominick Cruz, UFC fighters Brandon Vera, Phil Davis, and Kris McCray, WEC fighter Muhsin Corbbrey, UWC Champion Mike Easton, grapplers Mike... |
151 | Renzo Gracie Combat Team | 85 | Team Jungle Gym | 64 |
| Woman's Overall Team | Team Brasa Fifty, ECUBJJ, Team Lloyd Irvin Team Lloyd Irvin Team Lloyd Irvin is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu organization in the Mid-Atlantic States of the U.S. Their most famous team members include UFC Bantamweight Champion Dominick Cruz, UFC fighters Brandon Vera, Phil Davis, and Kris McCray, WEC fighter Muhsin Corbbrey, UWC Champion Mike Easton, grapplers Mike... |
24 | Dave Trader BJJ | 19 | Team All Rules | 16 |
| Teen's Overall Team | Team Lloyd Irvin Team Lloyd Irvin Team Lloyd Irvin is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu organization in the Mid-Atlantic States of the U.S. Their most famous team members include UFC Bantamweight Champion Dominick Cruz, UFC fighters Brandon Vera, Phil Davis, and Kris McCray, WEC fighter Muhsin Corbbrey, UWC Champion Mike Easton, grapplers Mike... |
103 | Alliance Jiu Jitsu Alliance Jiu Jitsu Alliance is one of the most prominent Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu associations, and the current, defending World team champions, having won the team title at the World Championships in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011. They also won the World Championships back to back in 1998 and 1999... |
48 | Team Jungle Gym | 20 |
| Children's Overall Team | Team Lloyd Irvin Team Lloyd Irvin Team Lloyd Irvin is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu organization in the Mid-Atlantic States of the U.S. Their most famous team members include UFC Bantamweight Champion Dominick Cruz, UFC fighters Brandon Vera, Phil Davis, and Kris McCray, WEC fighter Muhsin Corbbrey, UWC Champion Mike Easton, grapplers Mike... |
89 | Team Jungle Gym | 66 | Team Pellegrino Kurt Pellegrino Kurt Joseph Pellegrino is a retired American mixed martial artist. He is best known for competing in the lightweight division of the UFC. Pellegrino's first fight in the UFC came in 2006... |
50 |
External Links
- Grapplersquest.com - Official Grapplers Quest Website
- Sherdog.com Sherdog search for Grapplers Quest
- Journey to the Grapplers Quest
- Interview with Brian Cimins, Grapplers Quest founder