Grapplers Quest

 ( Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Competitions ) 

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.

Grapplers Quest has been host to many high-level competitors in mixed martial arts, such as Matt Hughes, Frankie Edgar, Benson Henderson, Kenny Florian, Diego Sanchez, Joe Stevenson, B.J. Penn, and Brandon Vera.

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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.

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Divisions The following is a sample of the divisions used by Grapplers Quest divided into their respective weight brackets.

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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	–119.9 lb
Middleweight	120–134.9 lb
Cruiserweight	135–149.9 lb
Heavyweight	150–169.9 lb
Superweight	+170 lb

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Women

	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	N/A
Class B	N/A
Class C	N/A
Class D	N/A
Absolute	Openweight

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Men

+Men's No-Gi	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
Flyweight	130–139 lb
Featherweight	140–149 lb
Lightweight	150–159 lb
Welterweight	160–169 lb
Middleweight	170–179 lb
Cruiserweight	180–189 lb
Light Heavyweight	190–199 lb
Heavyweight	200–209 lb
Super	+210 lb
Absolute	Openweight

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Rules

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No-Gi 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.

The following is a list of the standard match times for each no-gi division.

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

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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.

4 Minutes	Children & Teens
5 Minutes	White Belts
6 Minutes	Blue Belts
7 Minutes	Purple Belts
8 Minutes	Brown Belts
10 Minutes	Black Belts

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Results

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Overall Team Results 2011

The following are the team results from 2011 World Series of Grappling, presented by Grapplers Quest.

92

61

19

35

34

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Overall Team Results 2010

The following are the team results from 2010 World Series of Grappling, presented by Grapplers Quest and Revgear.

87

64

16

20

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

Categories: Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Competitions, Grappling Competitions, 1998 Establishments In The United States, Sports Leagues Established In 1998

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