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.

Podcasting since 2025 • 25 episodes

BJJ Charleston Podcast

Latest Episodes

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...

June 23, 2026 • Episode 25 • 28:01

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...

June 20, 2026 • Episode 24 • 56:04

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...

June 12, 2026 • Episode 23 • 1:18:02

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

June 04, 2026 • Episode 22 • 59:12