BJJ Charleston Podcast
The BJJ Charleston Podcast explores the people, stories, and experiences that shape the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community in Charleston, South Carolina and beyond.
Hosted by David McWilliams, each episode features conversations with athletes, coaches, academy owners, competitors, and everyday practitioners from across the Carolinas and around the world. While Jiu-Jitsu is the common thread, the discussions go far beyond the mats.
Guests share stories of success, failure, adversity, resilience, entrepreneurship, family, recovery, personal growth, and the lessons they've learned along the way. Whether you're a lifelong grappler, a casual fan, or simply interested in hearing compelling human stories, you'll find something here.
Real people. Real conversations. Real stories.
New episodes released regularly.
Follow us on Instagram at @bjjcharleston. Email bjjchspod@gmail.com to submit your suggestion for our next guest.
Episodes
29 episodes
Podcast 29: Noah Oliver from Flowhold | Navy EOD Tech, Family, Fatherhood, Culture, & Creativity
Noah Oliver is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Jocko Willink and Dean Lister, a husband, father, surfer, and owner/operator of Flowhold; a Jiu-Jitsu & MMA supply company. After finishing a bachelor’s in History from Flori...
Podcast 28: Joseph Snyder from Scrap Superfights | Building the Business, Entrepreneurship, & the Future of Scrap
Joseph Snyder is a BJJ purple belt, kickboxing black belt, former youth MMA competitor, two time IBJJF Pan champion, and founder of Scrap Superfights. Joseph hosted the first Scrap event at the age of 18 years old with a vision to create a stag...
Podcast 27: Tom Sheehan From Daniel Island Jiu Jitsu | Former Secret Service Agent & Air Marshal on Jiu Jitsu, Women's Self Defense, & Protection
Tom Sheehan is a first-degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Scott Devine. Together, Tom and Scott served as instructors for the United States Secret Service, where they developed the agency’s ground fighting program for agents and off...
Podcast 26: Dennis Iler from Heritage Jiu-Jitsu
Dennis Iler is the Director of Manufacturing at Origin USA, where he helps lead American-made production for one of the most respected brands in the grappling industry. A Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, Dennis is also the owner and head instruc...
Podcast 25: Battle On The Bricks IV
Established in 2022 by members of the Charleston community, the Charleston Boxing Foundation (CBF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting organizations across the South Carolina Lowcountry through meaningful philanthropic partnerships...
Podcast 24: Anna Kelley from Ginger-Jitsu
Anna Kelley, along with her husband, Joshua & their son, Cooper, are the founders and operators of Ginger-Jitsu. Ginger-Jitsu campaigns against bullying by empowering children through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and their Student & Patch Progra...
Podcast 23: Chris Wojcik
Chris Wojcik is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt & ADCC, CJI, Polaris, WNO, PGF, & EBI veteran. He's the author of The Grappler's Diary newsletter as well as the books, A Grappler's Diary: 151 Notes On The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Experience...
Podcast 22: Chelsea Urse
Guest: Chelsea Urse is a recovering brain stem surgery patient, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu blue belt, and Para Climbing competitor.Duration: 59m: 12secInstagram: @chelc_attax
Podcast 21: Jepha From Chick Jitsu
Guest: Jepha, Founder & Director of Chick JitsuDuration: 46m: 4shttps://chickjitsu.comInstagram: @chickjitsu/@jephamooi
Podcast 20: David Heller - Founder Newbreed Jiu Jitsu Federation
Guest: David Heller is the founder & former director of Newbreed Jiiu Jitsu FederationDuration: 1h: 14m: 59swww.newbreedbjj.comInstagram: @newbreedbjj / @davidnheller
Podcast 19: Will Santiago from Mat Pro Solutions
Guest: Will SantiagoOwner - Mat Pro SolutionsProfessional deep cleaning for all athletic mats. Our official sponsor.Duration: 43min: 45secInstagram: @matpro_solutions
Podcast 18: Battle on The Bricks: Meet & Greet
Guests: Patrick Cunningham, Brian Dodd, Kevin Phoenix, Dylan Houston, Ashley Carino, Sean Halloran, Ana Sofia Holmes, Dalton Bolon, Ryan Eleuteri, Eric Nail, Hunter Brinson, Maggie CollinsDuration: 1h: 24m: 11sInstagram: @botbchs<...
Podcast 17: Trent Creech
Guest: Trent CreechDuration: 1h: 49s: 28sGracie Jiu Jitsu CharlestonGracie Barra SummervilleInstagram: @trentcreech83Sponsor: Mat Pro Solutions / Instagram: @matpro_solutions
Podcast 16: Kage Salvo from We Defy Foundation
Guest: Kage SalvoKelly “Kage” Salvo is a U.S. Air Force veteran and Jiu-Jitsu practitioner who has been involved with the We Defy Foundation since its early stages around 2016. Growing up in the Charleston, South Carolina area, Kage serv...
Podcast 15: Jaclyn Young; Bad Jackie. Adversity.
Guest: Jaclyn Young**MATURE CONTENT** Listener Discretion is Advised. This episode contains strong language and mature content.Duration: 1h:27m:00sAlliance, Brown Belt, World ChampionInstagram: @badjackieo
Podcast 14: Cole Stanley from Student 1st Martial Arts - Traveling Judo Instructor
Guest: Cole StanleySensei - Student 1st Martial Arts, Monroe, NC/4M Martial Arts, Indian Trail, NCDuration: 1h: 16m: 33sWebsite: https://student1stmartialarts.comY...
Podcast 13: Tyler Ross from Fighters Passport
Guest: Tyler RossFounder Fighters PassportDuration: 52m: 52sWebsite: https://app.fighterspassport.comInstagram: fighterspassportApp Development...
Podcast 12: Jon Thomas From Tap Cancer Out
Guest: Jon ThomasFounder/Executive Director Tap Cancer OutDuration: 55m:55sWebsite: https://tapcancerout.org/Instagram: @tapcancerout
Podcast 11: Andrew Wooten - Mighty Oaks Foundation Fundraiser
Duration: 41m:49sGuest: Andrew WootenGracie Barra Summerville, SCMighty Oaks FoundationInstagram: @mightyoaksfndn @graciebarra_summervilleSeminar: April 18, 2026, 2:00-5:00PMSummerville High School: 110...
Podcast 10: Dennis Iler From Origin.
Duration: 1h:22m:26sGuest: Dennis IlerOrigin USAChango BJJInstagram: @dennis_originOrigin Immersion Camp Black Belt Promotion Video: https://www.youtu...
Podcast 9: Rodrigo Fajardo
Duration: 1h:16m:13sGuest: Rodrigo Fajardo, "Pimpolho"2x European Champion2x South American ChampionBrazilian ChampionOwner: Gracie Barra Curitiba, Brazil & Gracie Barra North Charleston, SC