Rolando Samson
Rolando Samson is a Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt under André Galvão, Rolando has also earned a reputation as one of the top athletes of his generation while competing in the lower ranks of this sport/martial art, winning important championships like the World Championship, the World No-Gi Championship, and the American Nationals of the International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation (IBJJF). Additionally, Samson is recognized for his hard work ethic.
Rolando Samson is a Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt under André Galvão, Rolando has also earned a reputation as one of the top athletes of his generation while competing in the lower ranks of this sport/martial art, winning important championships like the World Championship, the World No-Gi Championship, and the American Nationals of the International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation (IBJJF). Additionally, Samson is recognized for his hard work ethic.
Rolando Samson was born on September 13, 1994 in San Diego, California – United States of America.
Rolando became interested in martial arts as a child, influenced by cartoons like Dragon Ball Z. After watching classes at the after-school karate program in his neighborhood, Samson's curiosity increased.
At the age of nine, Samson showed a keen interest in martial arts and was guided by his father to a Brazilian jiu jitsu school. Rolando’s dad was a mixed martial arts (MMA) fan and had a decent understanding of grappling and it’s value in hand-to-hand combat, opting to register his son to Alex Brandão’s academy – a gym under the lineage of Master Fábio Santos.
His first IBJJF World Championship came while competing for Brando, where he was a child and juvenile belter. He began to ponder switching to a gym that emphasized competition over his jiu jitsu career as a blue belt. This thought was doubled down on after a conversation with fellow competitor Michael Liera Junior – who advised Rolando to try a class at Atos HQ in San Diego.
Already a big fan of André Galvão‘s game, Rolando decided to take the challenge and visit this famed grappling stable. Once there, and given that Samson was already a relatively well known blue belt competitor, he was put through ‘the ringer’. In an interview given to BJJ Heroes in 2017 Rolando remembered that first experience at Atos HQ: “I tried to keep up and I was completely exhausted. I learned so much in that one night and I was already looking forward to the next class right after the class finished. That was how I knew Atos was where I wanted to be“.
While training and competing regularly, Rolando Samson’s focus never strayed from his academic studies having attended a junior college for 3 years before being transferred to San Diego State University to further his education – all this while also working part-time.
On June 2017, after another fantastic competitive year where he achieved a silver medal at the Worlds (while training only 2 times per week), Samson was promoted to black belt by André Galvão.
Today you can find Rolando teaching our fundamentals classes with a lot of enthusiasm helping every single student to achieve their goals on and off the mats!
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In Action: Rolando Samson Applies a Perfect Collar Choke at the 2023 IBJJF Pan
Learn this full technique by Professor Andy Murasaki: https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/collar-choke-from-the-back
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In Action: Rolando Samson "Yoko Tomoe Nage" in the 2023 IBJJF Austin Open
Learn Rolando Samson Full Technique here: https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/the-secrets-behind-rolando-samson-s-finest-technique-at-the-austin-open-finals
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Dealing with Double Collar Guard Pull
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Double Collar Guard Pull, during the fundamental class on 03/16/2023.
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x IBJJF World No-Gi Champion, an IBJJF World Champion, and a UAEJJF Abu Dhabi Pro Champion (all during his...
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Single Leg Review Part 2
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Single Leg Review, during the fundamental class on 03/15/2023.
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x IBJJF World No-Gi Champion, an IBJJF World Champion, and a UAEJJF Abu Dhabi Pro Champion (all during his colore...
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Interview: Rolando Samson is Back in Top Shape For His Next Challenges 🔥
In two tough matches last weekend, Rolando Samson won the gold medal at the IBJJF LA Open. One of those fights was against one of the toughest guys in his generation, Johnatha Alves (AOJ), and Rolando won. Now he's ready for the IBJJF Pan in Florida next week. He will compete in the Middle Weight...
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Single Leg Review and More
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Single Leg Review and More, during the fundamental class on 03/14/2023.
✅ PART 1: 00:00 - 03:42
✅ PART 2: 03:43 - 13:59Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x IBJJF World No-Gi Champion, an IBJJF World Champion, ...
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SLX Entry and Sweeps
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Single Leg X Entry & Sweeps, during the advanced class on 03/08/2023.
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x IBJJF World No-Gi Champion, an IBJJF World Champion, and a UAEJJF Abu Dhabi Pro Champion (all during his...
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Single Leg X Entry & Sweeps
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Single Leg X Entry & Sweeps, during the fundamental class on 03/08/2023.
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x IBJJF World No-Gi Champion, an IBJJF World Champion, and a UAEJJF Abu Dhabi Pro Champion (all during ...
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Spider Guard Pass Variation
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Spider Guard Pass Variation, during the fundamental class on 03/02/2023.
✅ PART 1: 00:00 - 01:13
✅ PART 2: 01:14 - 07:58
✅ PART 2: 07:59 - 11:27Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x IBJJF World No-Gi Champion, ...
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Alternative Spider Guard Sweep
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Shin Slice Pass, during the fundamental class on 03/01/2023.
✅ PART 1: 0:00 - 6:05
✅ PART 2: 6:06. - 9:06
✅ PART 3: 9:07 - 12:34Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x IBJJF World No-Gi Champion, an IBJJF World ...
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Live Class - Collar & Pant Grip Pass Drill by Rolando Samson
We streamed this class on February 24th, 2023. Receive notifications of the next live class by downloading the APP.
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Long Step From Collar & Pant Grip
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Long Step From Collar & Pant Grip, during the fundamental class on 02/23/2023.
✅ PART 1: 00:00 - 06:32
✅ PART 2: 06:32 - 15:58Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x IBJJF World No-Gi Champion, an IBJJF World Cha...
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Passing Open Guard With Collar & Pant Grip Review + Long Step Variation
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches how to Pass Open Guard With Collar & Pant Grip Review + Long Step Variation, during the fundamental class on 02/22/2023.
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x IBJJF World No-Gi Champion, an IBJJF World Champion, ...
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Collar & Pant Grip Pass
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Collar & Pant Grip Pass, during the fundamental class on 02/22/2023.
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x IBJJF World No-Gi Champion, an IBJJF World Champion, and a UAEJJF Abu Dhabi Pro Champion (all during his ...
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Passing Open Guard With Collar & Pant Grip
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches how to Pass Open Guard With Collar & Pant Grip, during the fundamental class on 02/20/2023.
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x IBJJF World No-Gi Champion, an IBJJF World Champion, and a UAEJJF Abu Dhabi Pro Ch...
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DLR to Single Leg X Review
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Single Leg X Review, during the advanced class on 02/15/2023.
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x IBJJF World No-Gi Champion, an IBJJF World Champion, and a UAEJJF Abu Dhabi Pro Champion (all during his colored...
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Technical Stand up in Base Sweeps from DLR
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Technical Stand up in Base Sweeps from DLR, during the fundamental, class on 02/13/2023.
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x IBJJF World No-Gi Champion, an IBJJF World Champion, and a UAEJJF Abu Dhabi Pro Champ...
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Passing DLR Guard
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Passing DLR Guard, during the advanced class on 02/10/2023.
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x IBJJF World No-Gi Champion, an IBJJF World Champion, and a UAEJJF Abu Dhabi Pro Champion (all during his colored b...
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Getting to Half Guard from De la Riva
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches how to Get to Half Guard from De la Riva, during the fundamental, class on 02/09/2023.
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x IBJJF World No-Gi Champion, an IBJJF World Champion, and a UAEJJF Abu Dhabi Pro Champio...
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Passing Knee Shield | Part 2
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches how to Pass Knee Shield Part 2, during the advanced class on 02/08/2023.
✅ PART 1: 00:00 - 07:45
✅ PART 2: 07:46 - 18:07Watch part 1 here: https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/rolando-samson/videos/passing-knee-shield
Rolando Samson received his black bel...
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Passing Knee Shield
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches how to Pass Knee Shield, during the fundamental class on 02/07/2023.
✅ PART 1: 00:00 - 09:25
✅ PART 2: 09:26 - 15:12Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x IBJJF World No-Gi Champion, an IBJJF World Champion, and...
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Straight Arm Bar From Closed Guard with Sweep
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Straight Arm Bar From Closed Guard with Sweep, during the fundamental class on 02/02/2023.
✅ PART 1: 00:00 - 01:28
✅ PART 2: 01:29 - 05:32
✅ PART 2: 05:33 - 13:10Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x IBJJF Worl...
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🤯The Secrets Behind Rolando Samson's Finest Technique at the Austin Open Finals
In the past weekend, Professor Rolando Samson got the gold medal at the IBJJF Austin Open winning his final match in 15 seconds with a beautiful Yoko Tomoe Nage finishing his opponent in a very technical Arm Bar. Learn this technique now full of rich details!
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Gubber Guard to Omoplata
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Gubber Guard to Omoplata, during the fundamental class on 01/30/2023.
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x IBJJF World No-Gi Champion, an IBJJF World Champion, and a UAEJJF Abu Dhabi Pro Champion (all during his...
