Our mission statement: The Southern Combat League (SCL) is dedicated to providing an affordable and structured competitive platform for martial artists. We aim to make high-quality tournaments accessible while fostering skill development, sportsmanship, and community engagement.

Season Schedule: The Road to the Final Clash

Each tournament is a battleground. Each match, a test of will. Welcome to the Southern Combat League's inaugural season.

 Battle I: The Opening Salvo

• Date: June 14, 2025
• Location: NoWorries Academy, 2563 Trammel rd, Woodruff, sc 29680
• Details: Our soft launch event kicks off the season, setting the stage for the battles ahead.

 Battle II: The Spartan Showdown

• Date: July 19, 2025
• Location: USC Upstate,300 N. Campus Blvd. Spartanburg, SC 29303 
• Details: The competition intensifies as warriors converge for

 Battle III: The Camden Clash

• Date: August 2025
• Location: 420 Broad st. Camden, SC, 2254
• Details: Mid-season trials test the mettle of our combatants.

 Battle IV: The Coastal Conflict

• Date: September 2025
• Location: Carolina Forest Blvd Myrtle Beach, SC
• Details: The penultimate battle by the sea, where only the strongest

 The Final Clash: State Championship

• Date: October 2025
• Location: 420 Broad st. Camden, SC, 2254
• Details: The season culminates in the ultimate showdown to crown the state champion.

Modified Rule Set

 GENERAL RULES (ALL DIVISIONS)

• No flying submissions unless your opponent is already seated
•  No jumping guard (you may pull guard from the ground, but not jump into it)
• No slamming an opponent while inside their guard
• Slams during takedowns are allowed—except when they cause an athlete to land on their head or neck

 KIDS DIVISION (Ages 6–15U)

• No leg submissions (e.g., ankle locks, heel hooks)
• No pulling down on the head from closed guard or other positions
• No submissions from front headlock positions (e.g., guillotine chokes, D’arce, anaconda)

TEENS & ADULTS

• Ages 16–18 (Blue Belts Only):
• Straight ankle locks allowed
• No heel hooks, knee bars, or toe holds
• Adult White & Blue Belts:
• Straight ankle locks allowed
•  No advanced leg locks (heel hooks, knee bars, etc.)
• Wrist locks allowed for adult Blue Belts only
•  No wrist locks for White Belts

• Scoring System:
• 2 points per takedown, sweep, knee on belly, or guard pass.
• 4 points for mount and back mount.
• Time limits:
• Beginner Divisions: 3 minutes
• Advanced Divisions: 5 minutes
• Overtime: First to score wins.
• Referee Discretion: Submission stoppages to ensure safety.