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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Detailing the Lasso Pass Part 2
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Detailing the Lasso Pass Part 2, during the advanced class on 07/05/2023.
Part 1: https://atosbjjondemand.com/videos/detailing-the-lasso-pass-part-1
Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x IBJJF World No-Gi Champi...
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Passing Lasso Review
Atos HQ black belt Andy Murasaki teaches Passing Lasso Review, during the fundamental class on 07/05/2023.
Andy Murasaki received his black belt from Andre Galvao in December 2020. He is a 2x IBJJF Pan Champion (brown and purple); a 2x European Champion (brown and purple); and a 2x IBJJF World ...
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High "S" Mount Triangle Submission & Variations
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches High "S" Mount Triangle Submission & Variations, during the fundamental class on 06/28/2023.
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 C...
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Rolando Samson Belt Promotion | Black Belt 2nd Degree
Professor Rolando Samson has been training at Atos since his blue belt and now, after six years as a black belt, it's time to become a black belt 2nd degree. Congratulations Professor.
June 27, 2023.
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50/50 Pass Review
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches 50/50 Pass Review, during the fundamental class on 06/22/2023.
You should check out this one too:
https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/what-s-new/videos/50-50-guard-passRolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x IBJJF W...
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Break Your Opponent's Posture When He Is Tall: Leg Drag Passing from DLR Guard
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches how to break your opponent's posture when he is tall starting from DLR guard and finishing on a leg drag position to side control, during the fundamental class on 06/21/2023.
✅ PART 1: 00:00 - 03:26
✅ PART 2: 03:27 - 15:03Don't forget to watch this one...
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Back Take From 50/50 Review
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Back Take From 50/50 Review, during the fundamental class on 06/20/2023.
✅ PART 1: 00:00 - 03:26
✅ PART 2: 03:27 - 15:03Don't forget to watch this one as well: https://live.atosbjjondemand.com/videos/taking-the-back-from-50-50-on-botton
Rolando Samso...
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Squid Guard to X Guard
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Squid Guard to X Guard, during the advanced class on 06/13/2023.
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 Champion (all during his colo...
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Passing Lasso Guard With Knee Cut
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches how to Pass Lasso Guard With Knee Cut, during the fundamental class on 05/31/2023.
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 (a...
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Passing Lasso Guard
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Lasso Guard Pass, during the fundamental class on 05/30/2023.
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 colored...
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Omoplata Escape Review
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Omoplata Escape Review, during the fundamental class on 05/25/2023.
✅ PART 1: 00:00 - 04:06
✅ PART 2: 04:07 - 10:10Rolando 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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Closed Guard Pull
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Closed Guard Pull, during the advanced class on 05/19/2023.
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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Tractor Sweep
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Tractor Sweep, during the fundamental class on 05/18/2023.
✅ PART 1: 00:00 - 02:45 warm up
✅ PART 2: 02:46 - 08:58 techniqueRolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x IBJJF World No-Gi Champion, an IBJJF World Champ...
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Single Leg X Sweep
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Single Leg X Sweep, during the fundamental class on 05/17/2023.
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 color...
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Long Step from Head Quarters
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Long Step from Head Quarters, during the advanced class on 05/08/2023.
✅ PART 1: 0:00 - 04:13
✅ PART 2: 04:14 - 14:20Rolando Samson received his black belt from Andre Galvao in June 2017. He is 2x IBJJF World No-Gi Champion, an IBJJF World Champion, an...
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Passing Single Leg X with Knee Cut Review
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Passing Single X with Knee Cut Review, during the fundamental class on 05/02/2023.
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 (a...
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Passing Single Leg X With Knee Cut
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches how to Pass Single Leg X With Knee Cut, during the fundamental class on 05/01/2023.
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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Basic Single Leg X Pass
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Basic Single Leg X Pass, during the fundamental class on 05/01/2023.
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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X guard Sweep & Submission
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches X guard Sweep & Submission, during the fundamental class on 04/25/2023.
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 h...
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De la Riva Sweep
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches De la Riva Sweep, during the fundamental class on 04/24/2023.
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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2 Entries From X Guard
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches 2 Entries From X Guard, during the fundamental class on 04/17/2023.
✅ PART 1: 00:00 - 03:09
✅ PART 2: 03:10 - 08:46
✅ PART 3: 08:47 - 16:54Rolando 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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Mount Escape to Single Leg X
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Mount Escape to Single Leg X, during the fundamental class on 04/12/2023.
✅ PART 1: 00:00 - 04:56
✅ PART 2: 04:57 - 14:14Rolando 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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Drop Seoi-Nage Takedown
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Drop Seoi-Nage Takedown, during the fundamental class on 04/06/2023.
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 Champion (all during his ...
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Guard Retention Using Collar Grip - Part 2
Atos HQ black belt Rolando Samson teaches Guard Retention Using Collar Grip, during the fundamental class on 04/05/2023.
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 d...
