2012 Grapplers Quest Beast of the East Presented by TapouT

2012 Grapplers Quest Beast of the East,
The Official 2012 East Coast Grappling & Jiu Jitsu Championships
Presented by TapouT and ZEBRA Mats

When: Saturday, March 24, 2012, Starts at 11:00 AM
through Sunday, March 25, 2012 at 6:00 PM

Where:
Wayne Police Athletic League
1 Pal Drive
Wayne, New Jersey 07470

FIGHTERS: Register online and Save $11+:
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TICKETS: Save $25 with 2-Day All-Access Weekend Pass (just $15 each 2-day pass), go to:
http://www.grapplersquest.com/products/2-day-weekend-pass-2012-grapplers...

Wayne PAL in Wayne, New Jersey will features three gymnasiums of competition plus a
Casino Fundraiser for Autism to benefit http://AutismRadio.org all weekend long!

SCHEDULE & WEIGH-INS

Saturday, March 24, 2012 (All Men's No-Gi, All Women's Divisions, Wrestling)
8:00 AM: Doors open for Weigh-Ins (or weigh-in Friday at venue 5-8 PM)
10:00 AM: Rules Meeting with Alberto Marchetti
11:00 AM: No-Gi Executives (30-39 yrs.) and No-Gi Masters (40+ yrs)
12:00 PM: All Women's No-Gi and Women's BJJ Divisions (all other BJJ on Sunday)
2:00 PM: All Men's No-Gi Advanced and Men's No-Gi Intermediate
3:00 PM: All Men's No-Gi Beginner and Men's No-Gi Novice
4:00 PM: Wrestling Takedown Challenge
Note: You MUST be weighed in at least 90 MINUTES before the times listed above, no exceptions

Sunday, March 25, 2012 (All Youth and Teen's Divisions, All Men's BJJ, Judo)
8:00 AM: Doors open for Weigh-Ins (or weigh-in Friday at venue 5-8 PM)
10:00 AM: Rules Meeting with Alberto Marchetti
11:00 AM: All Children and Teens Divisions
1:00 PM: Executive BJJ (30-39 yrs), Black through White Belt
2:00 PM: Masters BJJ (40+ yrs) - NEW in 2012, Black through White Belt
3:00 PM: All Men's BJJ, Black through White Belt
5:00 PM: Judo Ippon Tournament (Bonus division for Pre-Registered Competitors Only)

WEIGH-INS (and at-the-door Registrations at venue)
Friday, March 23 (at venue)
5:00-8:00 PM

Saturday, March 24 (at venue)
Open at 8:00 AM (see schedule above)

Sunday, March 25 (at venue)
Open at 8:00 AM (see schedule above)

IMPORTANT NOTICES:
- Note: You MUST be weighed in at least 90 MINUTES before the times listed above, no exceptions
- Competitors Weigh-in WITHOUT the kimono for both BJJ and No-Gi Grappling Divisions

$14,250 in Cash and Prizes:

Honorary Championship Swords as Championship Awards for All Advanced & All Absolute divisions:
All Men's, Womens, Teens, Childrens and Executive and Masters No-Gi Advanced Weight Classes receive these $200 swords, they are amazing

* Custom Medallions for 1st-3rd Place for All other Divisions

- $3,000 Prize Package Value for No-Gi Men's Advanced Absolute: $1,000 cash Absolute plus Compete Free for Life
- $2,750 Prize Package Value for No-Gi Women's No-Gi Advanced Absolute: $250 cash plus plus Compete Free for Life
- $2,750 Prize Package Value for No-Gi Men's Intermediate Absolute: $250 cash plus Compete Free for Life
- $2,650 Prize Package Value for No-Gi Men's Beginner Absolute: $150 cash plus Compete Free for Life
- $2,600 Prize Package Value for No-Gi Men's Novice Absolute: $100 cash plus Compete Free for Life

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DIRECTIONS & MAPS:

Division Key:

Youth's divisions are broken down by the following AGES (subject to change):
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's divisions are broken down by the following skill levels:
Beginner (less than 12 months),
Advanced (12 months and over)

Women's No-Gi Divisions
Women's Beginner (less than 9 months)
Women's Intermediate (9-18 months)
Women's Advanced (18 months and over)

Age Groups for Men
Executive No-Gi (30-39 yrs.),
Masters No-Gi (40 yrs. +)
BJJ is 30 years and over (called Executive includes all ages 30+)

Men's 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)
Middleweight (60-69.9 lbs.)
Cruiserweight (70-79.9 lbs.)
Heavyweight (80 lbs. and over)

YOUTH - 10-12 yrs. old (No-Gi and BJJ)
Lightweight (79.9 lbs. and under)
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 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 ADVANCED (12 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 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 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

EXECUTIVE (30+ yrs.) BJJ WHITE BELT Divisions:
Executive BJJ White Belt Feather (149.9 lbs. & below)
Executive BJJ White Belt Welter (150-169.9 lbs.)
Executive BJJ White Belt Cruiser (170-189.9 lbs.)
Executive BJJ White Belt Heavy (190-209.9 lbs.)
Executive BJJ White Belt Super (210 lbs. +)

EXECUTIVE (30+ yrs.) BJJ BLUE BELT Divisions:
Executive BJJ Blue Belt Feather (149.9 lbs. & below)
Executive BJJ Blue Belt Welter (150-169.9 lbs.)
Executive BJJ Blue Belt Cruiser (170-189.9 lbs.)
Executive BJJ Blue Belt Heavy (190-209 lbs.)
Executive BJJ Blue Belt Super (210 lbs. +)

EXECUTIVE (30+ yrs.) BJJ PURPLE BELT Divisions:
Executive BJJ Purple Belt Feather (149.9 lbs. & below)
Executive BJJ Purple Belt Welter (150-169.9 lbs.)
Executive BJJ Purple Belt Cruiser (170-189.9 lbs.)
Executive BJJ Purple Belt Heavy (190-209.9 lbs.)
Executive BJJ Purple Belt Super (210 lbs. +)

EXECUTIVE (30+ yrs.) BJJ BROWN BELT Divisions:
Executive BJJ Brown Belt Feather (149.9 lbs. & below)
Executive BJJ Brown Belt Welter (150-169.9 lbs.)
Executive BJJ Brown Belt Cruiser (170-189.9 lbs.)
Executive BJJ Brown Belt Heavy (190-209 lbs.)
Executive BJJ Brown Belt Super (210 lbs. +)

EXECUTIVE (30+ yrs.) BJJ BLACK BELT Divisions:
Executive BJJ Black Belt Feather (149.9 lbs. & below)
Executive BJJ Black Belt Welter (150-169.9 lbs.)
Executive BJJ Black Belt Cruiser (170-189.9 lbs.)
Executive BJJ Black Belt Heavy (190-209 lbs.)
Executive BJJ Black Belt Super (210 lbs. +)

MEN'S NOVICE (Less than 9 Months Training - NO WRESTLERS)
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 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 INTERMEDIATE (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 ADVANCED (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 Heavy (190-209.9 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 Heavy (190-209.9 lbs.)
Men’s BJJ Blue Belt Super (210 lbs. +)

MEN'S (18+ yrs.) BJJ PURPLE BELT Divisions:
Men’s BJJ Purple Belt (139.9 lbs. & below)
Men’s BJJ Purple Belt (140-159.9 lbs.)
Men’s BJJ Purple Belt (160-179.9 lbs.)
Men’s BJJ Purple Belt (180-199 lbs.)
Men’s BJJ Purple Belt (200 lbs. +)

MEN'S (18+ yrs.) BJJ BROWN BELT Divisions:
Men’s BJJ Brown Belt (149.9 lbs. & below)
Men’s BJJ Brown Belt (150-179.9 lbs.)
Men’s BJJ Brown Belt (180-210.9 lbs.)
Men’s BJJ Brown Belt (210 lbs. +)

MEN'S (18+ yrs.) BJJ BLACK BELT Divisions:
Men’s BJJ Black Belt (150 lbs. & below)
Men’s BJJ Black Belt (150-179 lbs.)
Men’s BJJ Black Belt (180-210 lbs.)
Men’s BJJ Black Belt (210 lbs. +)