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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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...
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Intro to Pass Lasso Guard With Leg Drag Finish | Part 1
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Intro to Pass Lasso Guard With Leg Drag Finish, during the fundamental class on 02/05/2024.
https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/intro-to-pass-lasso-guard-with-leg-drag-finish-part-2
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 20...
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Spider Guard Sweep From Single Leg X | Part 2
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Spider Guard Sweep From Single Leg X, during the fundamental class on 02/01/2024.
part 1- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/spider-guard-sweep-from-single-leg-x-part-1
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x...
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Spider Guard Sweep From Single Leg X | Part 1
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Spider Guard Sweep From Single Leg X, during the fundamental class on 02/01/2024.
Part 2- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/spider-guard-sweep-from-single-leg-x-part-2
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x...
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Spider Guard Sweep From RDLR | Part 1
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Spider Guard Sweep From RDLR, during the fundamental class on 01/31/2024.
Part 2: Part 1: https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/what-s-new/videos/spider-guard-sweep-from-rdlr-part-2
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is...
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Spider Guard Sweep From RDLR | Part 2
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Spider Guard Sweep From RDLR, during the fundamental class on 01/31/2024.
Part 1: https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/what-s-new/videos/spider-guard-sweep-from-rdlr-part-1
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x IBJJ...
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Spider Guard Concepts review with Sweep & Submission | Part 2
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Spider Guard Concepts review with Sweep & Submission, during the fundamental class on 01/30/2024.
Part 1: https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/what-s-new/videos/spider-guard-concepts-review-with-sweep-submission-part-1
Rolando Samson received his black belt...
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Spider Guard Concepts review with Sweep & Submission | Part 1
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Spider Guard Concepts review with Sweep & Submission, during the fundamental class on 01/30/2024.
Part 2: https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/what-s-new/videos/spider-guard-concepts-review-with-sweep-submission-part-2
Rolando Samson received his black belt...
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Long Step Hugging the Head | Part 2
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Long Step Hugging the Head, during the fundamental class on 01/25/2024.
Part 1- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/long-step-hugging-the-head-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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Long Step Hugging the Head | Part 1
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Long Step Hugging the Head, during the fundamental class on 01/25/2024.
Part 2- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/long-step-hugging-the-head-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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Long Step Pass When Opponent Has a Grip On Your Pants | Part 2
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Long Step Pass When Opponent Has a Grip On Your Pants, during the fundamental class on 01/24/2024.
Part 1- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/long-step-pass-when-opponent-has-a-grip-on-your-pants-part-1
Rolando Samson received his black belt from A...
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Long Step Pass When Opponent Has a Grip On Your Pants | Part 1
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Long Step Pass When Opponent Has a Grip On Your Pants, during the fundamental class on 01/24/2024.
Part 2- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/long-step-pass-when-opponent-has-a-grip-on-your-pants-part-2
Rolando Samson received his black belt from A...
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Long Step Drills with 3 Reactions | Part 2
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Long Step Drills with 3 Reactions, during the fundamental class on 01/23/2024.
Part 1- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/long-step-drills-with-3-reactions-part-1
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x IBJJF...
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Long Step Drills with 3 Reactions | Part 1
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Long Step Drills with 3 Reactions, during the fundamental class on 01/23/2024.
Part 2- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/long-step-drills-with-3-reactions-part-2
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x IBJJF...
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DLR Under Hook With Lapel | Part 1
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches DLR Under Hook With Lapel, during the fundamental class on 11/21/2023.
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 hi...
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DLR Under Hook With Lapel | Part 2
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches DLR Under Hook With Lapel, during the fundamental class on 11/21/2023.
Part 1: https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/dlr-under-hook-with-lapel-part-1
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x IBJJF World No-Gi Cha...
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Sit-up Guard to Lapel Guard
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Sit-up Guard to Lapel Guard, during the fundamental class on 11/16/2023.
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 ...
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Lapel Fundamental Review | Part 1
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Lapel Fundamental Review, during the fundamental class on 11/14/2023.
Part 2: https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/lapel-fundamental-review-part-2
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x IBJJF World No-Gi Champ...
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Lapel Fundamental Review | Part 2
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Lapel Fundamental Review, during the fundamental class on 11/14/2023.
Part 1: https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/lapel-fundamental-review-part-1
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x IBJJF World No-Gi Champ...
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Leg Trap Pass Flow Drills | Part 1
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Leg Trap Pass Flow Drills, during the fundamental class on 11/09/2023.
Part 2- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/leg-trap-pass-flow-drills-part-2
Part 3- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/leg-trap-pass-flow-drills-part-3Rolando Samson recei...
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Leg Trap Pass Flow Drills | Part 2
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Leg Trap Pass Flow Drills, during the fundamental class on 11/09/2023.
Part 1- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/leg-trap-pass-flow-drills-part-1
Part 3- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/leg-trap-pass-flow-drills-part-3Rolando Samson recei...
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Leg Trap Drills | Part 1
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Leg Trap Drills, during the fundamental class on 11/07/2023.
Part 2- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/leg-trap-drills-part-2
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x IBJJF World No-Gi Champion, an IBJJF Worl...
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Leg Trap Drills | Part 2
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Leg Trap Drills, during the fundamental class on 11/07/2023.
Part 1- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/leg-trap-drills-part-1
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x IBJJF World No-Gi Champion, an IBJJF Worl...
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X Guard Sweep Options | Part 1
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches X Guard Sweep Options, during the fundamental class on 11/02/2023.
Part 2- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/x-guard-sweep-options-part-2
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x IBJJF World No-Gi Champion, a...
