BJJ Charleston Podcast

Josh Williams is a two-stripe Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt with a foundation in wrestling and an instructor at Daniel Island Jiu-Jitsu. He started his journey on the mat as a high school wrestler, later transitioning into Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA in 2010. Since then, he’s competed extensively — both in Jiu-Jitsu tournaments and professional MMA bouts — testing his skills across multiple organizations.

https://www.dijiujitsu.com

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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 Florida State University, Noah enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he served for six years in naval special operations as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician.  After separating from the military, he completed his MBA at the University of San Diego in 2020.  

While in business school, Noah founded Flowhold.  Flowhold is an extension of his love and passion for martial arts.  Noah began training at the age of 16 and has competed as a mixed martial arts fighter and submission grappler.  

https://www.flowholdsd.com

Instagram: @flowhold

Sponsored by @matpro_solutions

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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 stage where athletes feel respected, supported, and treated like professionals. His mission is to grow Scrap into one of the premier Jiu-Jitsu promotions in the world - putting athletes on the front page and giving them the recognition they truly deserve.

http://www.scrapsuperfights.com

Instagram: @scrapsuperfights

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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 officers nationwide.

With over 25 years of combined service in the Secret Service and Federal Air Marshal Service, Tom has dedicated much of his career to teaching defensive tactics and firearms training to fellow agents. His battle-tested experience, passion for Jiu-Jitsu, and laid-back teaching style make him one of the most respected and approachable instructors on the mat.

Tom lives on Daniel Island, South Carolina with his wife and three children.

https://www.dijiujitsu.com/

Instagram: @danielislandjiujitsu

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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 instructor of Heritage Jiu-Jitsu in Moncks Corner, South Carolina.

https://heritagebjj.com

Instagram: @heritage_jiujitsu / @dennis_origin

https://originusa.com

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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 Bricks.

https://www.chsboxing.com

Instagram: @botbchs

Duration: 28m: 01s

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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.

https://www.gingerjitsu.com

Instagram: @officialgingerjitsu

https://substack.com/@officialgingerjitsu

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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

https://christophermwojcik.com/learn-bjj-faster/

Instagram: @chrismwojcik/@thegrapplersdiary

Duration: 1h: 18m: 2s

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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

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Guest: Jepha, Founder & Director of Chick Jitsu

Duration: 46m: 4s

https://chickjitsu.com

Instagram: @chickjitsu/@jephamooi

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