Instructors
Chuck Berry
Owner & Head Instructor
Chuck Berry brings more than 20 years of grappling experience to the mat, including 14 years dedicated to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. A BJJ black belt under Professor Kelly Grissom (a Leo Dalla black belt), Chuck earned every rank—blue through black—under Professor Grissom's guidance, a testament to loyalty and consistency rare in the sport. Chuck began his BJJ journey while on active duty in the United States Marine Corps, training for seven years in Stafford, Virginia, before relocating to Richmond and joining the 804 Jiu-Jitsu family in 2018.
A retired Marine with over 21 years of active-duty service, Chuck served as an attack helicopter pilot, forward air controller, operational planner, and defense experiment portfolio manager. A southern New Jersey native, he is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy and holds two master's degrees in military studies.Chuck brings the same discipline, precision, and leadership that defined his military career to every class he teaches—whether you're stepping onto the mat for the first time or preparing for competition.
Tony Garr
Instructor
Tony started his martial arts journey during his High School years at Matoaca High School, were he wrestled for four years. After High School, he transitioned into Mixed Martial Arts at MMA Institute, were he also first experienced Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and was awarded his Blue Belt by Professor Rick McCoy. Tony ended his MMA career with a record of 2 Wins and 1 Loss. After being away from training for several years, he decided to start training Jiu-Jitsu again and currently he is one of 804 Jiu-Jitsu Instructors. Tony Garr received his Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu from Professor Heriberto Lopez. He currently works for the Virginia DOC as a Truck Driver and teaches the morning BJJ classes at 804 Jiu-Jitsu. He also assists coaching our competitors during BJJ tournaments.
Robert DuPont
Wrestling Instructor
Robert started his grappling career in 2005 while he was a student in the 3rd grade. He wrestled competitively throughout middle school and high school at Benedictine College Preparatory, winning two individual state titles, three state team titles, and gaining All-American status placing at the national tournament. Additionally, Robert competed and won at the Division 1 level at the Virginia Military Institute. After wrestling, Robert started training BJJ in the fall of 2019 at VMI’s BJJ Club and competed at his first BJJ tournament with them. Robert continued his Jiu-Jitsu Journey at 804 Jiu-Jitsu, joining the team in the Spring of 2020.
Currently, Robert is a 804 Jiu-Jitsu Wrestling Coach and has been teaching wrestling and sharing his grappling and takedown techniques to integrate with BJJ. Robert received his Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu from Professor Tony Passos/Heriberto Lopez in 2026.
Robert has medaled at every tournament he has competed with the team since joining 804 Jiu-Jitsu. He also assists in coaching our competitors and besides teaching wrestling techniques, he has also become a great Jiu-Jitsu coach
Faith Harry
Coach (Kids Program)
Faith, was born in Midlothian, Virginia. She started her Jiu-Jitsu journey in December of 2020. Some of her goals are to become fluent in speaking Spanish and Portuguese and to become a Black Belt World Champion in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and to complete her Four-Year College Degree. Currently, Faith Harry is a Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. She was awarded her Purple Belt on April 2024 by Prof. Heriberto Lopez.
Some of her competition achievements are:
- 2023 IBJJF Atlanta Open: Gold (Adults Gi)
- 2023 IBJJF Austin Winter Open: Gold (Gi)
- 2023 AGF, Doswell: Gold (Adults Gi) / Gold Juvenile (GI) / Gold Juvenile (NOGI)
- 2022 COPA Virginia: Gold (Adult Gi) / Silver (Juvenile Gi)
- 2022 IBJJF Charlotte Open: Gold (NOGI) / Silver (Absolute) / Bronze (GI)
- Grappling Industries VA Beach April 2021 Gi Division- GOLD / NOGI - GOLD
- FUJI BJJ Championship Midlothian VA August 2021 Gi Division - SILVER
- American Grappling Federation October 2021 Gi Division – GOLD / NOGI – SILVER /
- Challenger Open Gi Division – GOLD / Challenger Open NOGI Division - GOLD
- Grappling Industries VA Beach October 2021 Gi Division - GOLD