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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Connecting Attacks Using Guard Retention | Part 1
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches how to Connect Attacks Using Guard Retention, during the fundamental class on 09/06/2023.
Part 2- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/connecting-attacks-using-guard-retention-part-2
Part 3- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/connecting-attacks-u... -
Connecting Attacks Using Guard Retention | Part 2
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches how to Connect Attacks Using Guard Retention, during the fundamental class on 09/06/2023.
Part 1- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/connecting-attacks-using-guard-retention-part-1
Part 3- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/what-s-new/videos/connecti... -
Connecting Attacks Using Guard Retention | Part 3
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches how to Connect Attacks Using Guard Retention, during the fundamental class on 09/06/2023.
Part 1- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/connecting-attacks-using-guard-retention-part-1
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IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Con: Rolando Samson and Ronaldo Jr Seminar
Rolando Samson and Ronaldo Jr. taught an amazing seminar for almost 100 people during the Jiu-Jitsu Con. Watch now for a sneak peek.
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De la Riva Guard Retention | Part 1
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches De la Riva Guard Retention, during the fundamental class on 09/05/2023.
Part 2- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/de-la-riva-guard-retantion-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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De la Riva Guard Retention | Part 2
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches De la Riva Guard Retention, during the fundamental class on 09/05/2023.
Part 1- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/de-la-riva-guard-retention-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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Countering Cross Grip With Lasso | Part 1
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches how to Counter Cross Grip With Lasso, during the fundamental class on 08/24/2023.
Part 2- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/countering-cross-grip-with-lasso-part-2
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x IBJ...
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Countering Cross Grip With Lasso | Part 2
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches how to Counter Cross Grip With Lasso, during the fundamental class on 08/24/2023.
Part 1- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/countering-cross-grip-with-lasso-part-1
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x IBJ...
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Arm Drag From Lasso Guard | Part 1
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Arm Drag From Lasso Guard, during the fundamental class on 08/22/2023.
Part 2- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/arm-drag-from-lasso-guard-part-2
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x IBJJF World No-Gi Cha...
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Arm Drag From Lasso Guard | Part 2
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Arm Drag From Lasso Guard, during the fundamental class on 08/22/2023.
Part 1- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/arm-drag-from-lasso-guard-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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Brabo Choke With Variations | Part 1
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Brabo Choke With Variations, during the fundamental class on 08/17/2023.
Part 2- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/brabo-choke-with-variations-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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Brabo Choke With Variations | Part 2
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Brabo Choke With Variations, during the fundamental class on 08/17/2023.
Part 1- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/brabo-choke-with-variations-part-1
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x IBJJF World No-Gi...
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Brabo Back Take With Arm Bar | Part 2
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Brabo Back Take With Arm Bar, during the fundamental class on 08/15/2023.
Part 1- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/taking-the-back-with-brabo-grip-part-1
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x IBJJF World ...
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Taking the Back With Brabo Grip | Part 1
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Taking the Back With Brabo Grip | Part 1, during the fundamental class on 08/15/2023.
Part 2- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/brabo-back-take-with-arm-bar-part-2
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x IBJ...
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Passing Chest on Chest Half Guard Review
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Passing Chest on Chest Half Guard Review, during the fundamental class on 08/15/2023.
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...
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Quick Week Review
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson shows Quick Week Review, during the fundamental class on 08/11/2023.
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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Long Step Using the Waist Grip | Part 3
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Long Step Using the Waist Grip, during the fundamental class on 08/10/2023.
Part 1- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/long-step-using-the-waist-grip-part-1
Part 2- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/long-step-using-the-waist-grip-part-2Rolan...
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Long Step Using the Waist Grip | Part 2
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Long Step Using the Waist Grip, during the fundamental class on 08/10/2023.
Part 1- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/what-s-new/videos/long-step-using-the-waist-grip-part-1
Part 3- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/what-s-new/videos/long-step-using-the-wa... -
Long Step Using the Waist Grip | Part 1
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Long Step Using the Waist Grip, during the fundamental class on 08/10/2023.
Part 2- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/long-step-using-the-waist-grip-part-2
Part 3- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/long-step-using-the-waist-grip-part-3Rolan...
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Shin Pass from Reverse DLR | Part 1
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Shin Pass from Reverse DLR, during the fundamental class on 08/08/2023.
Part 2- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/shin-pass-from-reverse-dlr-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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Shin Pass from Reverse DLR | Part 2
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Shin Pass from Reverse DLR, during the fundamental class on 08/08/2023.
Part 1- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/shin-pass-from-reverse-dlr-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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Sasae Takedown
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Sasae Takedown, during the fundamental class on 08/04/2023.
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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One Leg X Sweeps Combinations
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches One Leg X Sweeps Combinations, during the fundamental class on 08/03/2023.
Watch the warm-up prior to this technique.
https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/kouchi-gari-takedown-warm-upRolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June ...
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Kouchi-Gari Takedown - Warm Up
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Kouchi-Gari Takedown, during the fundamental class on 08/03/2023.
After completing the warm-up, please observe Professor Rolando as he demonstrates the technique.
https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/one-leg-x-sweeps-combinationsRolando Samson rece...
