Submission Viam Chao

**Submission Viam Chao (SVC)** is one of the modes of competition within sport Viam Chao. Its focus is on submissions and takedowns, but unlike other sports like sambo, Brazilian jiu jitsu, catch wrestling, or judo, wins are not determined by things like submission or pins. Rather, wins are determined by high score. In SVC, matches are continuous throughout three rounds, and points are accumulated, which means each player can still be submitted and submit multiple times.

## Emphasis

In SVC, the emphasis is on remaining standing as the best possible position. The points system supports this, with the best scoring techniques being executed from standing (submissions and takedowns), and points given for returning to standing. Additionally, submissions do not automatically win the match here.

> The reason we chose to allow multiple submissions per match is because the we wanted the sport aspect to reflect more closely the need to remain standing in a street altercation or self-defense situation. We wanted to reinforce the option of leaving a scene or returning to the feet quickly after going to the ground (to account for escape or multiple attackers, etc.).
> It is simply a different kind of combat simulation, and from observation, we've seen that people tend to defend themselves using what they know. They fight how they train, so we want standing to be habitual. Allowing for submissions this way also decreases risk of injury. There is less desperation, or a need to fend off a submission with life and limb. Make a sacrifice now to better your position later. -- Daniel Donche
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## Points

Points are scored by performing submissions, takedowns, and returning to standing. Upon submission, players are reset to standing and the match continues. The highest scoring "move" is a standing submission against a grounded opponent.

* **Standing Submission (vs grounded opponent)** = 5 points
* **Standing Submission (vs standing opponent)** = 4 points
* **Ground Submission** = 3 points
* **Takedown** = 2 points
* **Return to Standing** = 1 point

The player with the most points after 3 rounds is declared the winner of the match. In the event of a tie, a fourth sudden death round is added, and the first person to score is declared the winner.

## Rounds

Standard matches are 3 rounds of consecutively decreasing time limit:

* Round 1 = 3 minutes
* Round 2 = 2 minutes
* Round 3 = 1 minute
* Sudden Death = no time limit

## Attire

Each player must wear a Brazilian jiu-jitsu or judo kimono jacket of either gray or blue color, with their opponent wearing the opposite color. All other clothing can be any color.

### Mandatory Attire and Equipment

Participants must also wear the following:

* T-shirt or rash guard
* Shorts
* Mouth guard

### Optional Attire and Equipment

Participants may wear the following:

* Sambo shoes or shoes with leather soles (not rubber)
* knee pads
* ankle pads
* elbow pads

## Skill Divisions

Divisions are broken up into three categories:

* Novice - beginners or viam chao students at the grey and blue belt level
* Intermediate - skilled players or students at the red and green belt level
* Advanced - advanced players or students at the brown and black level

Appropriate age groups, sex, and weight limits also apply.