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
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. Since 2023, the CBF has proudly contributed over $450,000 to charitable causes throughout the region. These funds are raised primarily through its signature fundraising event, Battle on the...
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 Programs.
Instagram: @officialgingerjitsu
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 & 15 Ways To Get Better At Jiu-Jitsu Faster.
https://thegrapplersdiary.substack.com
https://www.amazon.com/Grapplers-Diary-Brazilian-Jiu-Jitsu-Experience-ebook/dp/B0DS1J794V
Guest: Chelsea Urse is a recovering brain stem surgery patient, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu blue belt, and Para Climbing competitor.
Duration: 59m: 12sec
Instagram: @chelc_attax
Guest: Jepha, Founder & Director of Chick Jitsu
Duration: 46m: 4s
Instagram: @chickjitsu/@jephamooi
Guest: David Heller is the founder & former director of Newbreed Jiiu Jitsu Federation
Duration: 1h: 14m: 59s
Instagram: @newbreedbjj / @davidnheller
Guest: Will Santiago
Owner - Mat Pro Solutions
Professional deep cleaning for all athletic mats. Our official sponsor.
Duration: 43min: 45sec
Instagram: @matpro_solutions
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 Collins
Duration: 1h: 24m: 11s
Instagram: @botbchs
Sponsor: Mat Pro Solutions / Instagram: @matpro_solutions
Guest: Trent Creech
Duration: 1h: 49s: 28s
Gracie Jiu Jitsu Charleston
Gracie Barra Summerville
Instagram: @trentcreech83
Sponsor: Mat Pro Solutions / Instagram: @matpro_solutions
Guest: Kage Salvo
Kelly “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 served from 2000 to 2015, with assignments at the Pentagon supporting the Secretary of Defense and Air Force Acquisition, as well as roles with U.S. Strategic Command and U.S. Central Comman...
Guest: Jaclyn Young
**MATURE CONTENT** Listener Discretion is Advised. This episode contains strong language and mature content.
Duration: 1h:27m:00s
Alliance, Brown Belt, World Champion
Instagram: @badjackieo
Guest: Cole Stanley
Sensei - Student 1st Martial Arts, Monroe, NC/4M Martial Arts, Indian Trail, NC
Duration: 1h: 16m: 33s
Website: https://student1stmartialarts.com
Youtube: Student 1st Martial Arts
Spotify: Well Rounded Grappler
Guest: Tyler Ross
Founder Fighters Passport
Duration: 52m: 52s
Website: https://app.fighterspassport.com
Instagram: fighterspassport
- App Development
- Cancer Diagnosis
- Jesus and Jiu Jitsu
- Marcus Buchecha
- Jiu Jitsu Con
- Competitions
Guest: Jon Thomas
Founder/Executive Director Tap Cancer Out
Duration: 55m:55s
Website: https://tapcancerout.org/
Instagram: @tapcancerout
Duration: 41m:49s
Guest: Andrew Wooten
Gracie Barra Summerville, SC
Mighty Oaks Foundation
Instagram: @mightyoaksfndn @graciebarra_summerville
Seminar: April 18, 2026, 2:00-5:00PM
Summerville High School: 1101 Boone Hill Rd
Summerville, SC 29483
Duration: 1h:22m:26s
Guest: Dennis Iler
Origin USA
Chango BJJ
Instagram: @dennis_origin
Origin Immersion Camp Black Belt Promotion Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2S2_cwQhbo
Duration: 1h:16m:13s
Guest: Rodrigo Fajardo, "Pimpolho"
2x European Champion
2x South American Champion
Brazilian Champion
Owner: Gracie Barra Curitiba, Brazil & Gracie Barra North Charleston, SC
IG: @gbnorthcharleston/@pimpolhogb
Duration: 3:47
BJJ Charleston Podcast Episode 6, October 2025
Duration: 3:21
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