Available Divisions for Grapplers Quest by Age, Weight, Style and Skill Levels
UPDATED: JUNE 1, 2014
New Weight Classes Added for growing 7-9 age group in Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Divisions for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Submission Grapplng - The new weight classes are as follows:
YOUTH - 7-9 yrs. old (No-Gi and BJJ)
Lightweight (59.9 lbs. and below)
Welterweight (60-69.9 lbs.)
Cruiserweight (70-79.9 lbs.)
Light-Heavyweight (80-89 lbs.)
Heavyweight (90+ lbs)
UPDATED: July 17, 2013
* Added New Men's White Belt and Men's Blue Belt Weight Classes
* Added New Childrens and Teens Weight Classes
* Added Directors (50+ yrs.) No-Gi Divisions
* Added Little Ninjas (4 and under) No Submissions, Points Only for Position
* Added Additional Weight Classes for Jiu Jitsu for Men's, Executive and Masters Purple, Brown and Black Belt Divisions
Division Key:
Youth's divisions are broken down by the following AGES (subject to change):
CHILDREN (Little Ninjas) - 4 years and under (No Submissions, Points Only for Position)
CHILDREN - 6 years and Under
CHILDREN - 7-9 yrs. old
CHILDREN - 10-12 yrs. old
TEENS- 13-15 yrs. old
TEENS - 16-17 yrs. old
Youth (Children and Teens) divisions are broken down by the following skill levels:
Beginner (less than 9 months),
Intermediate (9-18 months)
Advanced (18 months and over)
Women's No-Gi Divisions
Beginner (less than 9 months),
Intermediate (9-18 months)
Advanced (18 months and over)
Age Groups for Men 30+
Executive No-Gi (30-39 yrs.),
Masters No-Gi (40-49 yrs. +)
Directors No-Gi (50+ yrs.)
Men's (18+) No-Gi Skill Levels:
Novice (less than 9 months),
Beginner (9-18 months),
Intermediate (18-36 months),
Advanced (36 months and over)
Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) Divisions are broken down for Men by belt color White, Blue, Purple, Brown and Black, each as separate divisions and for Women White and Blue as separate divisions and Purple/Brown/Black being one division.
AVAILABLE DIVISIONS AT GRAPPLERS QUEST EVENTS
NOTE: brackets are subject to change or be combined based upon competitor turnout, but seldom ever occurs
YOUTH - 6 years and Under (No-Gi and BJJ)
Lightweight (49.9 lbs. & below)
Middleweight (50-59.9 lbs.)
Cruiserweight (60-69.9 lbs.)
Heavyweight (70 lbs. and over)
YOUTH - 7-9 yrs. old (No-Gi and BJJ)
Lightweight (59.9 lbs. and below)
Welterweight (60-69.9 lbs.)
Cruiserweight (70-79.9 lbs.)
Light-Heavyweight (80-89 lbs.)
Heavyweight (90+ lbs)
YOUTH - 10-12 yrs. old (No-Gi and BJJ)
Featherweight (59.9 lbs. and below)
Flyweight (60-69.9 lbs.)
Lightweight (70-79.9 lbs.)
Middleweight (80-89.9 lbs.)
Cruiserweight (90-99.9 lbs.)
Heavyweight (100 lbs. and over)
TEENS- 13-15 yrs. old (No-Gi and BJJ)
Lightweight (99.9 lbs. and under)
Middleweight (100-114.9 lbs.)
Cruiserweight (115-129.9 lbs.)
Heavyweight (130-144.9 lbs.)
Superweight (145 lbs. and over)
TEENS - 16-17 yrs. old (No-Gi and BJJ)
Lightweight (119.9 lbs. and under)
Middleweight (120-134.9 lbs.)
Cruiserweight (135-149.9 lbs.)
Heavyweight (150-169.9 lbs.)
Superweight (170 lbs. and over)
WOMEN'S NO-GI BEGINNER (12 months training or Less)
Women’s No-Gi Beginner Class A (119.9 lbs. & below)
Women’s No-Gi Beginner Class B (120-139.9 lbs.)
Women’s No-Gi Beginner Class C (140-159.9 lbs.)
Women’s No-Gi Beginner Class D (160 lbs. +)
Women’s No-Gi Beginner Absolute (Open Weight)
WOMEN'S NO-GI INTERMEDIATE (12-24 months training)
Women’s No-Gi Beginner Class A (119.9 lbs. & below)
Women’s No-Gi Beginner Class B (120-139.9 lbs.)
Women’s No-Gi Beginner Class C (140-159.9 lbs.)
Women’s No-Gi Beginner Class D (160 lbs. +)
Women’s No-Gi Beginner Absolute (Open Weight)
WOMEN'S NO-GI ADVANCED (24 months training or more)
Women’s No-Gi Advanced Class A (119.9 lbs. & below)
Women’s No-Gi Advanced Class B (120-139.9 lbs.)
Women’s No-Gi Advanced Class C (140-159.9 lbs.)
Women’s No-Gi Advanced Class D (160 lbs. +)
Women’s No-Gi Advanced Absolute
WOMEN'S BJJ WHITE BELT
Women’s BJJ White Belt Class A (119.9 lbs. & below)
Women’s BJJ White Belt Class B (120-139.9 lbs.)
Women’s BJJ White Belt Class C (140-159.9 lbs.)
Women’s BJJ White Belt Class D (160 lbs. +)
WOMEN'S BJJ BLUE BELT
Women’s BJJ Blue Belt Class A (119.9 lbs. & below)
Women’s BJJ Blue Belt Class B (120-139.9 lbs.)
Women’s BJJ Blue Belt Class C (140-159.9 lbs.)
Women’s BJJ Blue Belt Class D (160 lbs. +)
WOMEN'S BJJ PURPLE/BROWN/BLACK BELT
Women’s BJJ Purple/Brown/Black Belt Absolute
EXECUTIVE (30-39 yrs.) BEGINNER (24 months training or less)
Executive No-Gi Beginner Light (159.9 lbs. & below)
Executive No-Gi Beginner Middle (160-179.9 lbs.)
Executive No-Gi Beginner Cruiser (180-199.9 lbs.)
Executive No-Gi Beginner Heavy (200 lbs. +)
Executive No-Gi Beginner Absolute
EXECUTIVE (30-39 yrs.) ADVANCED (24 months training or more)
Executive No-Gi Advanced Light (159.9 lbs. & below)
Executive No-Gi Advanced Middle (160-179.9 lbs.)
Executive No-Gi Advanced Cruiser (180-199.9 lbs.)
Executive No-Gi Advanced Heavy (200 lbs. +)
Executive No-Gi Advanced Absolute
MASTERS (40-49 yrs.) BEGINNER (24 months training or less)
Masters No-Gi Beginner Light (159.9 lbs. & below)
Masters No-Gi Beginner Middle (160-179.9 lbs.)
Masters No-Gi Beginner Cruiser (180-199 lbs.)
Masters No-Gi Beginner Heavy (200 lbs. +)
Masters No-Gi Beginner Absolute
MASTERS (40-49 yrs.) ADVANCED (24 months training or more)
Masters No-Gi Advanced Light (159.9 lbs. & below)
Masters No-Gi Advanced Middle (160-179.9 lbs.)
Masters No-Gi Advanced Cruiser (180-199 lbs.)
Masters No-Gi Advanced Heavy (200 lbs. +)
Masters No-Gi Advanced Absolute
DIRECTORS (50+ yrs.) NO-GI BEGINNER (24 months training or less)
Directors No-Gi Beginner Light (159.9 lbs. & below)
Directors No-Gi Beginner Middle (160-179.9 lbs.)
Directors No-Gi Beginner Cruiser (180-199 lbs.)
Directors No-Gi Beginner Heavy (200 lbs. +)
Directors No-Gi Beginner Absolute
DIRECTORS (50+ yrs.) NO-GI ADVANCED (24 months training or more)
Directors No-Gi Advanced Light (159.9 lbs. & below)
Directors No-Gi Advanced Middle (160-179.9 lbs.)
Directors No-Gi Advanced Cruiser (180-199 lbs.)
Directors No-Gi Advanced Heavy (200 lbs. +)
Directors No-Gi Advanced Absolute
MEN'S NO-Gi SUBMISSION GRAPPLING NOVICE
(Less than 9 Months Training - No Prior Wrestling Experience Allowed)
Men’s No-Gi Novice Bantam (129.9 lbs. & below)
Men’s No-Gi Novice Flyweight (130-139 lbs.)
Men’s No-Gi Novice Feather (140-149 lbs.)
Men’s No-Gi Novice Light (150-159 lbs.)
Men’s No-Gi Novice Welter (160-169 lbs.)
Men’s No-Gi Novice Middle (170-179 lbs.)
Men’s No-Gi Novice Cruiser (180-189 lbs.)
Men’s No-Gi Novice Light-Heavy (190-199 lbs.)
Men’s No-Gi Novice Heavy (200-209 lbs.)
Men’s No-Gi Novice Super (210 lbs. +)
Men’s No-Gi Novice Absolute (Open Weight)
MEN'S NO-GI SUBMISSION GRAPPLING BEGINNER (9-18 Months Training)
Men’s No-Gi Beginner Bantam (129.9 lbs. & below)
Men’s No-Gi Beginner Flyweight (130-139 lbs.)
Men’s No-Gi Beginner Feather (140-149 lbs.)
Men’s No-Gi Beginner Light (150-159 lbs.)
Men’s No-Gi Beginner Welter (160-169 lbs.)
Men’s No-Gi Beginner Middle (170-179 lbs.)
Men’s No-Gi Beginner Cruiser (180-189 lbs.)
Men’s No-Gi Beginner Light-Heavy (190-199 lbs.)
Men’s No-Gi Beginner Heavy (200-209 lbs.)
Men’s No-Gi Beginner Super (210 lbs. +)
Men’s No-Gi Beginner Absolute (Open Weight)
MEN'S NO-GI INTERMEDIATE SUBMISSION GRAPPLING (18-36 Months Training)
Men’s No-Gi Intermediate Bantam (129.9 lbs. & below)
Men’s No-Gi Intermediate Flyweight (130-139 lbs.)
Men’s No-Gi Intermediate Feather (140-149 lbs.)
Men’s No-Gi Intermediate Light (150-159 lbs.)
Men’s No-Gi Intermediate Welter (160-169 lbs.)
Men’s No-Gi Intermediate Middle (170-179 lbs.)
Men’s No-Gi Intermediate Cruiser (180-189 lbs.)
Men’s No-Gi Intermediate Light-Heavy (190-199 lbs.)
Men’s No-Gi Intermediate Heavy (200-209 lbs.)
Men’s No-Gi Intermediate Super (210 lbs. +)
Men’s No-Gi Intermediate Absolute (Open Weight)
MEN'S NO-GI ADVANCED SUBMISSION GRAPPLING (36+ Months Training)
Men’s No-Gi Advanced Bantam (129.9 lbs. & below)
Men’s No-Gi Advanced Flyweight (130-139 lbs.)
Men’s No-Gi Advanced Feather (140-149.9 lbs.)
Men’s No-Gi Advanced Light (150-159.9 lbs.)
Men’s No-Gi Advanced Welter (160-169.9 lbs.)
Men’s No-Gi Advanced Middle (170-179.9 lbs.)
Men’s No-Gi Advanced Cruiser (180-189.9 lbs.)
Men’s No-Gi Advanced Light-Heavy (190-199.9 lbs.)
Men’s No-Gi Advanced Heavy (200-209.9 lbs.)
Men’s No-Gi Advanced Super (210 lbs. +)
Men’s No-Gi Advanced Absolute
(Cash Prize at every show nationwide - Open Weight))
MEN'S (18+ yrs.) BJJ WHITE BELT Divisions:
Men’s BJJ White Belt Bantam (129.9 lbs. & below)
Men’s BJJ White Belt Flyweight (130-139.9 lbs.)
Men’s BJJ White Belt Feather (140-149.9 lbs.)
Men’s BJJ White Belt Light (150-159.9 lbs.)
Men’s BJJ White Belt Welter (160-169.9 lbs.)
Men’s BJJ White Belt Middle (170-179.9 lbs.)
Men’s BJJ White Belt Cruiser (180-189.9 lbs.)
Men’s BJJ White Belt Light-Heavy (190-199 lbs.)
Men’s BJJ White Belt Heavy (200-209.9 lbs.)
Men’s BJJ White Belt Super (210 lbs. +)
MEN'S (18+ yrs.) BJJ BLUE BELT Divisions:
Men’s BJJ Blue Belt Bantam (129.9 lbs. & below)
Men’s BJJ Blue Belt Flyweight (130-139.9 lbs.)
Men’s BJJ Blue Belt Feather (140-149.9 lbs.)
Men’s BJJ Blue Belt Light (150-159.9 lbs.)
Men’s BJJ Blue Belt Welter (160-169.9 lbs.)
Men’s BJJ Blue Belt Middle (170-179.9 lbs.)
Men’s BJJ Blue Belt Cruiser (180-189.9 lbs.)
Men’s BJJ Blue Belt Light-Heavy (190-199 lbs.)
Men’s BJJ Blue Belt Heavy (200-209.9 lbs.)
Men’s BJJ Blue Belt Super (210 lbs. +)
MEN'S (18+ yrs.) BJJ PURPLE BELT Divisions:
Men's Purple Belt Flyweight - 139.9 lbs. and below
Men's Purple Belt Lightweights - 140-159.9 lbs.
Men's Purple Belt Middleweight - 160-179.9 lbs.
Men's Purple Belt Cruiserweight - 180-199.9 lbs.
Men's Purple Belt Heavyweight 200-209.9 lbs.
Men's Purple Belt Superweight - 210 lbs. and over
MEN'S (18+ yrs.) BJJ BROWN BELT Divisions:
Men's Brown Belt Flyweight - 139.9 lbs. and below
Men's Brown Belt Lightweights - 140-159.9 lbs.
Men's Brown Belt Middleweight - 160-179.9 lbs.
Men's Brown Belt Cruiserweight - 180-199.9 lbs.
Men's Brown Belt Heavyweight 200-209.9 lbs.
Men's Brown Belt Superweight - 210 lbs. and over
MEN'S (18+ yrs.) BJJ BLACK BELT Divisions:
Men's Black Belt Flyweight - 139.9 lbs. and below
Men's Black Belt Lightweights - 140-159.9 lbs.
Men's Black Belt Middleweight - 160-179.9 lbs.
Men's Black Belt Cruiserweight - 180-199.9 lbs.
Men's Black Belt Heavyweight 200-209.9 lbs.
Men's Black Belt Superweight - 210 lbs. and over
EXECUTIVE (30-39 yrs.) BJJ WHITE BELT Divisions:
Executive's White Belt Flyweight - 139.9 lbs. and below
Executive's White Belt Lightweights - 140-159.9 lbs.
Executive's White Belt Middleweight - 160-179.9 lbs.
Executive's White Belt Light-Heavweight - 180-199.9 lbs.
Executive's White Belt Heavyweight 200-219.9 lbs.
Executive's White Belt Superweight - 220 lbs. and over
EXECUTIVE (30-39 yrs.) BJJ BLUE BELT Divisions:
Executive's Blue Belt Flyweight - 139.9 lbs. and below
Executive's Blue Belt Lightweights - 140-159.9 lbs.
Executive's Blue Belt Middleweight - 160-179.9 lbs.
Executive's Blue Belt Light-Heavweight - 180-199.9 lbs.
Executive's Blue Belt Heavyweight 200-219.9 lbs.
Executive's Blue Belt Superweight - 220 lbs. and over
EXECUTIVE (30+ yrs.) BJJ PURPLE BELT Divisions:
Executive's Purple Belt Flyweight - 139.9 lbs. and below
Executive's Purple Belt Lightweights - 140-159.9 lbs.
Executive's Purple Belt Middleweight - 160-179.9 lbs.
Executive's Purple Belt Light-Heavweight - 180-199.9 lbs.
Executive's Purple Belt Heavyweight 200-219.9 lbs.
Executive's Purple Belt Superweight - 220 lbs. and over
EXECUTIVE (30-39 yrs.) BJJ BROWN BELT Divisions:
Executive's Brown Belt Flyweight - 139.9 lbs. and below
Executive's Brown Belt Lightweights - 140-159.9 lbs.
Executive's Brown Belt Middleweight - 160-179.9 lbs.
Executive's Brown Belt Light-Heavweight - 180-199.9 lbs.
Executive's Brown Belt Heavyweight 200-219.9 lbs.
Executive's Brown Belt Superweight - 220 lbs. and over
EXECUTIVE (30+ yrs.) BJJ BLACK BELT Divisions:
Executive's Black Belt Flyweight - 139.9 lbs. and below
Executive's Black Belt Lightweights - 140-159.9 lbs.
Executive's Black Belt Middleweight - 160-179.9 lbs.
Executive's Black Belt Light-Heavweight - 180-199.9 lbs.
Executive's Brown Belt Heavyweight 200-219.9 lbs.
Executive's Brown Belt Superweight - 220 lbs. and over
MASTERS (40+ yrs.) BJJ WHITE BELT Divisions:
Masters' White Belt Flyweight - 139.9 lbs. and below
Masters' White Belt Lightweights - 140-159.9 lbs.
Masters' White Belt Middleweight - 160-179.9 lbs.
Masters' White Belt Light-Heavweight - 180-199.9 lbs.
Masters' White Belt Heavyweight 200-219.9 lbs.
Masters' White Belt Superweight - 220 lbs. and over
MASTERS (40+ yrs.) BJJ BLUE BELT Divisions:
Masters' Blue Belt Flyweight - 139.9 lbs. and below
Masters' Blue Belt Lightweights - 140-159.9 lbs.
Masters' Blue Belt Middleweight - 160-179.9 lbs.
Masters' Blue Belt Light-Heavweight - 180-199.9 lbs.
Masters' Blue Belt Heavyweight 200-219.9 lbs.
Masters' Blue Belt Superweight - 220 lbs. and over
MASTERS (40+ yrs.) BJJ PURPLE BELT Divisions:
Masters' Purple Belt Flyweight - 139.9 lbs. and below
Masters' Purple Belt Lightweights - 140-159.9 lbs.
Masters' Purple Belt Middleweight - 160-179.9 lbs.
Masters' Purple Belt Light-Heavweight - 180-199.9 lbs.
Masters' Purple Belt Heavyweight 200-219.9 lbs.
Masters' Purple Belt Superweight - 220 lbs. and over
MASTERS (40+ yrs.) BJJ BROWN BELT Divisions:
Masters' Brown Belt Flyweight - 139.9 lbs. and below
Masters' Brown Belt Lightweights - 140-159.9 lbs.
Masters' Brown Belt Middleweight - 160-179.9 lbs.
Masters' Brown Belt Light-Heavweight - 180-199.9 lbs.
Masters' Brown Belt Heavyweight 200-219.9 lbs.
Masters' Brown Belt Superweight - 220 lbs. and over
MASTERS (40+ yrs.) BJJ BLACK BELT Divisions:
Masters' Black Belt Flyweight - 139.9 lbs. and below
Masters' Black Belt Lightweights - 140-159.9 lbs.
Masters' Black Belt Middleweight - 160-179.9 lbs.
Masters' Black Belt Light-Heavweight - 180-199.9 lbs.
Masters' Black Belt Heavyweight 200-219.9 lbs.
Masters' Black Belt Superweight - 220 lbs. and over
