When it comes to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, most people naturally look towards Jocko Willink as one of the biggest celebrities who trains. However, less is typically known about his podcast co-host, Echo Charles. The story goes that they randomly met when Jocko was a podcast guest on a different show. Jocko asked Charles if he could produce a podcast and the rest is history.
After training with Jocko for several years at his Victory MMA gym, Echo Charles was promoted to black belt in 2019. This special belt promotion was given by his two main teachers, Jocko Willink and the legendary Dean Lister. As you would expect, training with these two would toughen you up, so it’s safe to say that Echo Charles definitely earnt his BJJ black belt.
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What is Echo Charles job?
Echo Charles’s main job is helping run and produce his podcast alongside Jocko Willink. This is a massively successful podcast, so financially it pulls in quite a lot of cash. As a result, the net worth of Echo Charles is estimated to be around $3 million…not bad for a podcast co-host. If you’re a fan of BJJ and motivation, then check out the podcast. It’s full of success stories and inspiration. However, it also offers practical advice on how to improve your BJJ.
What is the height and weight of Echo Charles?
Echo Charles stands at 5’11 meaning he is around average height. However, if you have seen him then you will know that he’s a physical behemoth of man. The weight of Echo Charles is 100KG. That would make him a super heavy weight under IBJJF rules. This is not fat either, Echo Charles is incredibly lean and athletic, as seen by his scary arms. Now, imagine rolling with a guy who is a 100KG black belt, trained by Dean Lister. The thought is a scary prospect.
Who is the wife of Echo Charles?
Although is personal life is relatively quiet, Echo Charles is married to a woman named Sara and has children. As for his beginnings, he was raised in Hawaii but now lives on the mainland of USA. With a successful career, happy family and great physical attributes, you could say that Echo Charles has accomplished the American dream.
What is Echo Charles like at BJJ?
When it comes to BJJ, Echo Charles has been filmed rolling with Jocko Willink. During these sparring clips, he’s seen playing a seated guard along with half guard. It’s also clear from his social media that Charles is primarily a no gi player. Whilst he does dabble in the gi, like Jocko he is a bigger fan of rolling without the gi.
There is also a video of him showing a gift wrap back take from mount. However, it is not really known whether he competes much at BJJ. This differs from his teacher Jocko Willink, who was a known competitor and there’s even footage out there of him taking on Jeff Monson.
