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A man sitting in front of a San Diego Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu logo, wearing a white gi with patches, staring forward with a serious expression.

Meet the Founder

Andy Gates is the owner and head instructor at Eagle Mountain Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy, LLC. He is a Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo under Professor Paulo Fernando and Professor Walter Dean, with lineage to Carlson Gracie Sr., Octavio de Alameida Jr., and Shigueto Yamasaki. Mr. Gates has been active in the Law Enforcement community for over 15 years.

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Black Belt Certifications

Diploma from the United States Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Association awarded to Norman Gates for earning a black belt on 12/14/2019, with signatures from Paulo Fernando Augusto, Adam Schmaltz, and Katia Augusto.
Diploma from the United States Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Association awarded to Norman Gates for earning the 1st Degree Black Belt, dated October 2, 2024, signed by Paulo Fernando Augusto, Norman Gates, and Katia Augusto.
Diploma certificate from the United States Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Association awarded to Norman Andrew Gates for Judo Shodan on February 19, 2022, signed by officials including Paulo Fernando Augusto, Adam Schmalz, and Katia Augusto. The diploma features a black, white, green, and red graphic of two martial artists in a bow.
Diploma from the United States Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Association awarded to Norman Gates for earning a 2nd Degree Black Belt, dated March 15, 2025. The diploma features the association's logo with a stylized face of a person wearing a gi and belt, along with signatures of the president and secretary.
Certificate from the United States Judo Association recognizing Norman Andrew Gates for achieving the Black Belt Judo Rank, dated December 4th, 2024, with signatures, official seals, and decorative borders.
Diploma from the United States Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Association awarded to Norman Gates for Judo Nidan, dated March 15, 2025, signed by officials including Paulo Fernando Augusto, Andrew Edison, and Katia Augusto.