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 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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Stake Pass From Lasso Guard Review with Side Smash Details | Part 2

Stake Pass From Lasso Guard Review with Side Smash Details | Part 2

Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Stake Pass From Lasso Guard Review with Side Smash Details, during the fundamental class on 02/22/2024.

Part 1 - https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/stake-pass-from-lasso-guard-review-with-side-smash-details-part-1

Rolando Samson received his black ...
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Stake Pass From Lasso Guard Review with Side Smash Details | Part 1

Stake Pass From Lasso Guard Review with Side Smash Details | Part 1

Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Stake Pass From Lasso Guard Review with Side Smash Details, during the fundamental class on 02/22/2024.

Part 2 - https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/stake-pass-from-lasso-guard-review-with-side-smash-details-part-2

Rolando Samson received his black ...
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Stake Pass From Lasso Guard - Part 1

Stake Pass From Lasso Guard - Part 1

Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Stake Pass From Lasso Guard, during the fundamental class on 02/21/2024.

Part 2- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/stack-pass-from-lasso-guard-part-2

Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x IBJJF World No-Gi...
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Intro to Pass Lasso With One Sleeve Control | Part 2

Intro to Pass Lasso With One Sleeve Control | Part 2

Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Intro to Pass Lasso With One Sleeve Control, during the fundamental class on 02/20/2024.

Part 1- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/intro-to-pass-lasso-with-one-sleeve-control-part-1

Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June ...
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Intro to Pass Lasso With One Sleeve Control | Part 1

Intro to Pass Lasso With One Sleeve Control | Part 1

Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Intro to Pass Lasso With One Sleeve Control, during the fundamental class on 02/20/2024.

Part 2- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/intro-to-pass-lasso-with-one-sleeve-control-part-2

Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June ...
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Passing Lasso Using Cross Grip

Passing Lasso Using Cross Grip

Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Passing Lasso Using Cross Grip, during the fundamental class on 02/19/2024.

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 duri...
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Lasso Omoplata Defense to Leg Drag | Part 2

Lasso Omoplata Defense to Leg Drag | Part 2

Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Lasso Omoplata Defense to Leg Drag, during the fundamental class on 02/16/2024.

Part 1- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/lasso-omoplata-defense-to-leg-drag-part-1

Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x IBJ...
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Lasso Omoplata Defense to Leg Drag | Part 1

Lasso Omoplata Defense to Leg Drag | Part 1

Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Lasso Omoplata Defense to Leg Drag, during the fundamental class on 02/16/2024.

Part 2- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/lasso-omoplata-defense-to-leg-drag-part-2

Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x IBJ...
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Passing Lasso Drill | Part 2

Passing Lasso Drill | Part 2

Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Passing Lasso Drill, during the fundamental class on 02/15/2024.

Part 1- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/passing-lasso-drill-part-1

Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x IBJJF World No-Gi Champion, an IB...
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Passing Lasso Drill | Part 1

Passing Lasso Drill | Part 1

Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Passing Lasso Drill, during the fundamental class on 02/15/2024.

Part 2- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/passing-lasso-drill-part-2

Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x IBJJF World No-Gi Champion, an IB...
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Passing Lasso Using the Toreando Pass | Part 2

Passing Lasso Using the Toreando Pass | Part 2

Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches how to Pass Lasso Using the Toreando Pass, during the fundamental class on 02/14/2024.

Part 1- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/passing-lasso-using-the-toreando-pass-part-1

Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He...
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Passing Lasso Using the Toreando Pass | Part 1

Passing Lasso Using the Toreando Pass | Part 1

Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches how to Pass Lasso Using the Toreando Pass, during the fundamental class on 02/14/2024.

Part 2- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/passing-lasso-using-the-toreando-pass-part-2

Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He...
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2 Lasso Guard Pass Options Using Knee Cut | Part 2

2 Lasso Guard Pass Options Using Knee Cut | Part 2

Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches 2 Lasso Guard Pass Options Using Knee Cut, during the fundamental class on 02/13/2024.

Part 1- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/2-lasso-guard-pass-options-using-knee-cut-part-1

Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017...
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2 Lasso Guard Pass Options Using Knee Cut | Part 1

2 Lasso Guard Pass Options Using Knee Cut | Part 1

Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches 2 Lasso Guard Pass Options Using Knee Cut, during the fundamental class on 02/13/2024.

Part 2- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/2-lasso-guard-pass-options-using-knee-cut-part-2

Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017...
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2 Lasso Guard Pass Options - Part 2

2 Lasso Guard Pass Options - Part 2

Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches 2 Lasso Guard Pass Options, during the fundamental class on 02/12/2024.

Part 1- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/2-lasso-guard-pass-options-part-1

Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x IBJJF World No-Gi C...
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2 Lasso Guard Pass Options - Part 1

2 Lasso Guard Pass Options - Part 1

Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches 2 Lasso Guard Pass Options, during the fundamental class on 02/12/2024.

Part 2- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/2-lasso-guard-pass-options-part-2

Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x IBJJF World No-Gi C...
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Spider Lasso Guard Pass Variations

Spider Lasso Guard Pass Variations

Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Spider Lasso Guard Pass Variations, during the fundamental class on 02/09/2024.

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 ...
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Passing Lasso Review With Extra Details

Passing Lasso Review With Extra Details

Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Passing Lasso Guard, during the fundamental class on 02/08/2024.

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 colo...
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Passing Spider Lasso With Knee Cut | Part 2

Passing Spider Lasso With Knee Cut | Part 2

Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches how to Pass Spider Lasso With Knee Cut, during the fundamental class on 02/07/2024.

Part 1- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/passing-spider-lasso-with-knee-cut-part-1

Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x...
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Passing Spider Lasso With Knee Cut | Part 1

Passing Spider Lasso With Knee Cut | Part 1

Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches how to Pass Spider Lasso With Knee Cut, during the fundamental class on 02/07/2024.

Part 2- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/passing-spider-lasso-with-knee-cut-part-2

Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x...
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Passing Lasso With Stack Pass & Split Pass | Part 2

Passing Lasso With Stack Pass & Split Pass | Part 2

Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches how to Pass Lasso With Stack Pass & Split Pass, during the fundamental class on 02/06/2024.

Part 1- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/passing-lasso-with-stack-pass-split-pass-part-1

Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June ...
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Passing Lasso With Stack Pass & Split Pass | Part 1

Passing Lasso With Stack Pass & Split Pass | Part 1

Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches how to Pass Lasso With Stack Pass & Split Pass, during the fundamental class on 02/06/2024.

Part 2- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/passing-lasso-with-stack-pass-split-pass-part-2

Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June ...
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One Leg X Variations - Concepts | Part 1

One Leg X Variations - Concepts | Part 1

6X IBJJF World Champion Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches One Leg X Variations, during the advanced class on 02/05/2024.

Part 2- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/one-leg-x-variations-concepts-part-2

Andre Galvao is one of the greatest BJJ athletes of all time, with 6 IBJJF Wo...
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Intro to Pass Lasso Guard With Leg Drag Finish | Part 2

Intro to Pass Lasso Guard With Leg Drag Finish | Part 2

Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Intro to Pass Lasso Guard With Leg Drag Finish, during the fundamental class on 02/05/2024.

Part 1- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/intro-to-pass-lasso-guard-with-leg-drag-finish-part-1

Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in...