From Garage Mats to a Thriving Jiu-Jitsu Community | Daniel Nunez & Grapple Cove

"Send us a text and let us know how we're doing"In this episode of Old Man On The Mat, Tony Jones reconnects with Daniel Nunez of Grapple Cove to discuss the journey of building a community-focused Jiu-Jitsu academy in Melbourne, Florida.We dive into faith, perseverance, business growth, overcoming struggles, and how staying true to your core values can help build something meaningful both on and off the mats.This conversation is packed with lessons on leadership, mindset, community building, and personal growth for martial artists, entrepreneurs, and anyone chasing a bigger purpose. Like, follow & subscribe to Old Man On The Mat New episodes weeklyChapters:00:00 Introduction and Background of Daniel Nunez03:16 Growth and Community at Grapple Cove06:34 The Importance of Personal Connection in Jiu-Jitsu09:18 Investing in the Business and Community12:18 Adding Value to Students' Lives15:12 Taking the Leap: Business Growth and Challenges18:07 Overcoming Personal Struggles and Finding Purpose22:45 Overcoming Darkness: A Personal Journey25:43 The Power of Faith and Support28:45 Mindset Shift: Embracing Struggles32:57 The Importance of Connection and Community38:17 Future Aspirations: Growth and Expansion40:36 Core Values: Staying True to Yourself44:15 1756849464234 (2).wav#bjj #jiujitsu #martialarts #grappling #community #smallbusiness #entrepreneur #faith #motivation #mindset #oldmanonthemat #personalgrowth Support the showSupport Our Podcast:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/oldmanonthematLike and comment on our social media below:(1) Facebookhttps://x.com/oldmanonthemat1https://www.tiktok.com/@old.man.on.the.mathttps://www.instagram.com/oldmanonthematwww.youtube.com/@oldmanonthematCheck out our AMAZING T-Shirts, Hoodies and Rash Guards @ www.OldManOnTheMat.comsupport us at:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2351260/supportThank you for listening!