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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X Guard Entry Double Pants Sweep | Part 1
6X IBJJF World Champion Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches X Guard Entry Double Pants Sweep, during the fundamental class on 07/31/2023.
Part 2- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/x-guard-entry-double-pants-sweep-part-2
Andre Galvao is one of the greatest BJJ athletes of all tim...
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X Guard Entry Double Pants Sweep | Part 2
6X IBJJF World Champion Atos HQ Head Black Belt Andre Galvao teaches X Guard Entry Double Pants Sweep, during the fundamental class on 07/31/2023.
Part 1- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/x-guard-entry-double-pants-sweep-part-1
Andre Galvao is one of the greatest BJJ athletes of all tim...
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Guard Recovery to K Guard Drill | Part 1
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Guard Recorer to K Guard Drill, during the fundamental class on 07/27/2023.
Part 2- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/guard-recover-to-k-guard-drill-part-2
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x IBJJF World...
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Guard Recovery to K Guard Drill | Part 2
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Guard Recover to K Guard Drill, during the fundamental class on 07/27/2023.
Part 1- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/guard-recorer-to-k-guard-drill-part-1
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x IBJJF World...
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X Guard Entry to Polish Ankle Lock | Part 1
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches X Guard Entry to Polish Ankle Lock, during the fundamental class on 07/26/2023.
Part 2- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/x-guard-entry-to-polish-ankle-lock-part-2
Part 3 - https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/x-guard-entry-to-polish-ankle-lock-... -
X Guard Entry to Polish Ankle Lock | Part 2
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches X Guard Entry to Polish Ankle Lock, during the fundamental class on 07/26/2023.
Part 1- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/x-guard-entry-to-polish-ankle-lock-part-1
Part 3 - https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/x-guard-entry-to-polish-ankle-lock-... -
X Guard Entry to Polish Ankle Lock | Part 3
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches X Guard Entry to Polish Ankle Lock, during the fundamental class on 07/26/2023.
Part 1- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/x-guard-entry-to-polish-ankle-lock-part-1
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Guard Pull to K Guard Entry with Triangle Finish - Part 1
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Guard Pull to K Guard Entry with Triangle Finish - Part 1, during the advanced class on 07/24/2023.
Watch part 2 of this technique: https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/guard-pull-to-k-guard-entry-with-triangle-finish-part-2
Rolando Samson received h...
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Guard Pull to K Guard Entry with Triangle Finish - Part 2
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Guard Pull to K Guard Entry with Triangle Finish - Part 2, during the advanced class on 07/24/2023.
Watch part 3 of this technique: https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/guard-pull-to-k-guard-entry-with-triangle-finish-part-3
Rolando Samson received h...
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Guard Pull to K Guard Entry with Triangle Finish - Part 3
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Guard Pull to K Guard Entry with Triangle Finish - Part 3, during the advanced class on 07/24/2023.
Watch part 1 of this technique: https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/guard-pull-to-k-guard-entry-with-triangle-finish-part-1
Watch part 2 of this tech...
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K Guard Entry Review [Warm Up] | Part 1
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches K Guard Entry Review, during the advanced class on 07/21/2023.
Watch part 2 of this technique: https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/k-guard-entry-review-part-2
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x IBJJF Worl...
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K Guard Entry Review | Part 2
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches K Guard Entry Review, during the advanced class on 07/21/2023.
Watch the warm-up of this technique: https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/k-guard-entry-review-warm-up-part-1https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/crab-ride-warm-up
Rolando Samson recei...
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Passing 50/50 Single Leg X | Part 1
On July 21, 2023, Professor Rolando Samson demonstrated the Passing From 50/50 Single Leg X technique.
Part 2- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/passing-50-50-single-leg-x-part-2
Instagram: @rolando_samson
Better your skills with professor Rolando Samson.
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Passing 50/50 Single Leg X | Part 2
On July 21, 2023, Professor Rolando Samson demonstrated the Passing From 50/50 Single Leg X technique.
Part 1- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/passing-50-50-single-leg-x
Instagram: @rolando_samson
Better your skills with professor Rolando Samson.
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Single Leg X Defense to Crab Ride
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Single Leg X Defense to Crab Ride, during the fundamental class on 07/20/2023.
Watch the warm-up that comes before this technique: https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/crab-ride-warm-up
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June...
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Crab Ride Warm Up
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson shows Crab Ride Warm Up, during the fundamental class on 07/20/2023.
Check out the technique demonstrated in this class: https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/single-leg-x-defense-to-crab-ride
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2...
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Single Leg X Counter to Half Guard | Part 1
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Single Leg X Counter to Half Guard, during the fundamental class on 07/18/2023.
Part 2- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/single-leg-x-counter-to-half-guard-part-2
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x IBJ...
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Single Leg X Counter to Half Guard | Part 2
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Single Leg X Counter to Half Guard, during the fundamental class on 07/18/2023.
Part 1- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/single-leg-x-counter-to-half-guard-part-1
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x IBJ...
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Crab Ride Review With Back Take Recovery - Part 2
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Crab Ride Review With Back Take Recovery, during the fundamental class on 07/13/2023.
Part 1- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/crab-ride-review-with-back-take-recovery-part-1
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. ...
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Crab Ride Review with Back Take Recovery | Part 1
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Crab Ride Review with Back Take Recovery, during the fundamental class on 07/13/2023.
Part 2- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/crab-ride-review-with-back-take-recovery-part-2
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. ...
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Crab Ride Progression Drills to Back Take | Part 1
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Crab Ride Progression Drills to Back Take, during the advanced jiu-jitsu class on 07/11/2023.
Part 2 - https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/crab-ride-progression-drills-to-back-take-part-2
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in J...
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Crab Ride Progression Drills to Back Take | Part 2
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Crab Ride Progression Drills to Back Take, during the advanced class on 07/11/2023.
Part 1- https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/crab-ride-progression-drills-to-back-take-part-1
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. H...
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Passing Spider Lasso to Quarter Guard
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches how to Pass Spider Lasso to Quarter Guard, during the fundamental class on 07/06/2023.
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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Detailing the Lasso Pass | Part 1
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Detailing the Lasso Pass Part 1, during the advanced class on 07/05/2023.
Part 2: https://atosbjjondemand.com/videos/detailing-the-lasso-pass-part-2
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x IBJJF World No-Gi Champi...
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