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Author: David McWilliams

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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 [email protected] to submit your suggestion for our next guest.

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Podcast 45: Jerry Brewer | The Charleston O.G., Relson, Renzo, & Christmas Time

Podcast 45: Jerry Brewer | The Charleston O.G., Relson, Renzo, & Christmas Time

2026-09-2901:03:08

Jerry Brewer is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Grandmaster Relson Gracie and one of the foundational figures in Charleston’s Jiu-Jitsu community. Beginning his Jiu-Jitsu journey in 1998, Jerry is credited with bringing Gracie Jiu-Jitsu to Charleston and establishing what became Relson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Charleston. A successful competitor and longtime instructor, Jerry earned gold in the Advanced Heavyweight Division at the 2004 South Carolina State Grappling Championship and silver at ...
Podcast 44: Heather Morgan | Instagram Content, BJJ Codependency, & The Robot Apocalypse

Podcast 44: Heather Morgan | Instagram Content, BJJ Codependency, & The Robot Apocalypse

2026-09-2501:32:36

Heather Morgan is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, accomplished competitor, coach, and content creator based in San Diego, California. A former competitive gymnast, Heather discovered Jiu-Jitsu after college while working as a personal trainer in South Carolina. After quickly falling in love with the sport, she made the decision to leave behind her life on the East Coast and move across the country to San Diego to pursue Jiu-Jitsu at the highest level. Heather spent years training at the leg...
Podcast 43: Sean McSwain | Church 242, Hanahan Jiu-Jitsu, & Water Mission

Podcast 43: Sean McSwain | Church 242, Hanahan Jiu-Jitsu, & Water Mission

2026-09-2202:04:54

Sean McSwain is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, founder & senior pastor of Church 242 in Hanahan, SC, and owner & head instructor at Hanahan Jiu-Jitsu. He's a former Naval officer and member of Water Mission; a North Charleston–based Christian engineering nonprofit that designs and installs safe-water, sanitation and hygiene systems in developing countries, refugee communities and disaster areas. https://www.church242.org/ https://www.hanahanjiujitsu.com/ Instagram: @Sean.mcswain/@c...
Podcast 42: Pepe Lacerda | Gold Star Family, Unorthodox Promotions, & Anderson Silva

Podcast 42: Pepe Lacerda | Gold Star Family, Unorthodox Promotions, & Anderson Silva

2026-09-1801:37:31

Pedro "Pepe" Lacerda is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu brown belt, competitor, and coach at Gracie Barra Charleston & Gracie Barra West Ashley. He frequently cross-trains at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Charleston and is a fixture in the competition scene, including wins at Scrap Super Fights. Instagram: @pepelacerda Send us Fan Mail Support the show
Podcast 41: Miyo Strong | The Elizabeth Smart Foundation, Sexual Violence, & Engaged Fathers

Podcast 41: Miyo Strong | The Elizabeth Smart Foundation, Sexual Violence, & Engaged Fathers

2026-09-1501:10:36

Miyo Strong is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and the Program Director of Smart Defense for the Elizabeth Smart Foundation. She helps lead a trauma-informed self-defense program designed to give woman and girls practical tools to recognize danger, establish boundaries, defend themselves, and build confidence. She has helped develop the Smart Defense curriculum, which incorporates elements of BJJ, Krav Maga, and Muay Thai. https://www.elizabethsmartfoundation.org Instagram: utahjitsmama Send...
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