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
22 episodes
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
Podcast 6: Chris Wojcik, Heidi Lozano, Competitions, and More. October 2025
BJJ Charleston Podcast Episode 6, October 2025Duration: 3:21ibjjf.comnewbreedbjj.comrenzograciesc.comchangobjj.com
Podcast 5: New Academy, TCO, National And Local Competitions, September 2025
BJJ Charleston Podcast 5, September 2025Duration: 2:34tapcancerout.org/tournaments newbreedbjj.comibjjf.comcharlestonbjjacademy.com
Podcast 4: Emergency Podcast!
BJJ Charleston Podcast 4, August 6, 2025Jay Rod will be in Charleston. graciecharleston.com
Podcast 3: Tap Cancer Out, Jiu Jitsu Con, And More, August 2025
BJJ Charleston Podcast 3, August 2025Duration: 3:01A concise update on Jiu Jitsu events, classes, and competitions in and around the Charleston, South Carolina area in August 2025.Links:
